So I've been trying out my new Castle & Forbes Lime shaving cream the last couple of days. Paired it with Trumper's Lime Skin Food, and Musgo Real aftershave. I have to say I absolutely love this cream. The smell is out of this world...think super fresh super limey. Like someone else here said, think "the peel of a freshly cut lime". Its fantastic. The lather is large and in charge, very slick, and cushiony. Absolutely one of the best I have in my den. Fantastic stuff, albeit pricey. Love it!!
Castle Forbes Lime Shaving Cream WOW!
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I had a similar reaction to the CF Lavendar that I picked up last weekend. Great lather, amazing scent. Castle Forbes' reputation is justified.
It smells like skittles to me, but I like skittles and love CF creams!
It's beautiful stuff, isn't it?
Its a great summer scent. I have sampled it before and absolutely loved it. Its on my purchase list.
+1 I also love the CF Lavender!
Great stuff, although following it with Musgo a/s would kill it for me. But whatever works for you.
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Someday I'll order the CF lime aftershave and use that..just short on funds right now
Someday I'll order the CF lime aftershave and use that..just short on funds right now
You have something to look forward to, the after shave is just as good as the cream, and you really don't have to use much of it.
I am however somewhat biased as I prefer AS balms, but this one is great
- despite the price.
Castle Forbes produces some of the very best shaving creams on the market.
It is absolutely true that CF is "a cut above".
In my opinion Castle Forbes is as good as Truefitt & Hill, or maybe even better.
Moisturizing properties, slickness, scent and overall quality are top notch.
Really amazing.
It is absolutely true that CF is "a cut above".
In my opinion Castle Forbes is as good as Truefitt & Hill, or maybe even better.
Moisturizing properties, slickness, scent and overall quality are top notch.
Really amazing.
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Well I've only tried the CF Lime and the T&H Trafalgar, but I'd definitely say the CF is better!
Well I've only tried the CF Lime and the T&H Trafalgar, but I'd definitely say the CF is better!
Well, if I should choose one brand, Castle Forbes would be it.
No doubt.
I'm quickly developing a SCAD, and this is now on my shopping list.
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I understand! I developed an acute case of SSAD and SCAD instantly. I've now got 1 razor, 2 brushes, and like a dozen plus soaps and creams. Heheh.... now RRAD is starting to kick in and I'm going vintage shopping this weekend to hunt for an old fatboy, slim, and 40's style superspeed!
Just wait! 
That's a tough call for me. My top three favorite cream brands, though, without question are Trumper, T&H and CF. Asking which two I'd be willing to give up to name my single favorite would be like asking me which of my fingers I'd want to have chopped off. Today, I'd probably say Trumper would be the keeper (specifically Coconut), but that could just as easily change tomorrow, and probably will.
My top three favourite cream brands are the same you have just listed: Castle Forbes, Truefitt & Hill and Trumpers.
And exactly in that order.
Castle Forbes is so special and unique that I simply prefer it over everything else.
That's certainly an understandable point of view. I agree that CF wins in the uniqueness category. There really is nothing else out there like it.
Indeed. I wonder whether the hoopla over soap reformulation would die down if more members had a similar rotation of quality creams.
I doubt it. The soap folks love their soaps.
Although it comes with a high price tag, the density of CF cream borders along the lines of a soft soap so the CF cream is going to last a long time. When you average it out on a per shave basis and adding the product's superior quality I think you've found yourself a great bargain.
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