Castle Forbes

[JPM]

I have been shaving with Castle Forbes exclusively for about 3 weeks now. I have not found a soap or cream that compares to CF for lather and comfort. I really love the scents as well. At first I wasn't sure about the Cedar and Sandalwood but it has really grown on me.

I like the AS balms as well. They are very soothing.

 

[djh]

Sounds good John. IMHO there are loads of great creams and soaps out there, but I am yet to try the offerings from CF. Something to look forward to, I'm sure.

 

[HoratioCaine]

What's your lathering technique for it?

 

[Marco]

I have been shaving with Castle Forbes exclusively for about 3 weeks now. I have not found a soap or cream that compares to CF for lather and comfort. I really love the scents as well.

That is exactly my opinion, too.
Castle Forbes is simply the very best shaving cream available on the market.
Truly outstanding.
It can't compare.

 

[Marco]

What's your lathering technique for it?

I take a peanut size of cream with my finger and press it carefully in my bowl for about 20-30 seconds to reduce its density.
Also, doing so, I avoid to have those annoying hard chunks of cream moving around the bowl, which are difficult to smash with your brush.
Then I start lathering in the bowl and, as soon as a small lather appears, I proceed lathering on my face.
I always get an incredible good lather with this technique.

 

[flcrx]

Just ordered some CF, this week.... my first "encounter" with this company....
I'm on the "look out" for it...

 

[JPM]

What's your lathering technique for it?

I actually bowl lather with it. I put a very small dollop, maybe half an almond in the bowl and then lather with a fairly wet brush. I find using a boar brush works best. Occasionally I have to add a bit more water but the CF usually just bursts into lather. I then swirl on my face.

 

[Mitts]

I actually bowl lather with it. I put a very small dollop, maybe half an almond in the bowl and then lather with a fairly wet brush. I find using a boar brush works best. Occasionally I have to add a bit more water but the CF usually just bursts into lather. I then swirl on my face.

I do the same. I have a boar and a two band super badger Both work well. The boar requires a double dip in water and the stiffness whips up the lather fast. The badger is softer, but holds more water, and takes about 15 seconds longer to whip up a 3 pass lather. about 45 seconds does it.
Russ

 

[richmondesi]

CF is the only cream in my den, and although it doesn't get a ton of use, it's quite nice.

 

[Optometrist]

I have been shaving with Castle Forbes exclusively for about 3 weeks now. I have not found a soap or cream that compares to CF for lather and comfort. I really love the scents as well. At first I wasn't sure about the Cedar and Sandalwood but it has really grown on me.

I like the AS balms as well. They are very soothing.

I thought I was very much a soap shaver but just purchased CF Limes and WOW! Best lather ever compared to soaps in my rotation- GFT, Floris and Harris.
Completed my 4th shave with CF this morning and wanting the lavender most definitely. I now exclusively face lather. Can't be doing with that bowl any longer.

David

 

[moodymick]

CF Lavender is the best cream i have ever used, this stuff just explodes with flavour(!) you just need very little, then as Marco says above, put some in a mug and smear it around a little before going at it with your brush. it is both fabulously lathery and has some serious scent going on!

 

[Cuttingboard]

I like to twirl my brush in CF and face lather, produces tons of goodness. My second favorite cream behind Acqua di Parma.

 

[HoratioCaine]

I was at Whole Foods last night and sniffed some cedar essential oil. It was very nice. If that's what the CF cedarwood/sandalwood cream smells like, I think I would like it. I can see a purchase is in order.

 

[brothers]

I purchased the Cedarwood/Sandalwood not being familiar with the fragrance. Amazing! I got lucky with that pick. I know some guys do not enjoy it as much as I do, but I've got some kind of physiological addiction to this stuff. Can't get enough of it, now I have a backup tub of the C/S and also a tub of Lavender. Undoubtedly right up there among the world's best. I didn't say THE best, just that it's among the best!

 

[HoratioCaine]

I didn't say THE best, just that it's among the best!

I don't think there is such a thing as THE best. Being among the best is praise enough.

 

[pauls51]

Am really looking forward to trying some CF limes... It has been authorised by SWMBO!

 

[Cuttingboard]

Am really looking forward to trying some CF limes... It has been authorised by SWMBO!

What did you have to give up?

 

[HoratioCaine]

What did you have to give up?

I certainly hope it wasn't watching sports. It's NBA playoffs time.

 

[pauls51]

Promised her that I wouldn't make another purchase for the next couple of months.....

Still get to watch the NBA and NHL!!!

 

[Ignatius]

I have been shaving with Castle Forbes exclusively for about 3 weeks now. I have not found a soap or cream that compares to CF for lather and comfort. I really love the scents as well. At first I wasn't sure about the Cedar and Sandalwood but it has really grown on me.

I like the AS balms as well. They are very soothing.

Just out of interest, how much CF would you say you have gotten through in that time?