I do like samples and I have tried a TOBS sample pack that I have ordered through Amazon that was fulfilled by West Coast Shaving. All of the soap's performance was great. That left the scent of the soaps to evaluate. Some scents I liked, others were okay, but still others I did not like and will not buy again. One such scent I won't by is TOBS version of Sandalwood!
Do you like samples?
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I really like samples, it has let me find soaps/creams and scents I liked . Samples have definitely saved me money over the years so I didn't pay for full tubs of items I found I disliked.
I hope you like it! Pomona was another sample that I enjoyed. The scent of apples and red wine is just amazing.
That's a great approach! What I found troubling is that I ordered all the Southern Witchcraft samples and unfortunately I like them all! LOL
In addition to performance, ingredients are super important to me. For instance all their aftershaves are comprised of the same basic ingredients: Witch hazel, water, aloe gel, fragrance, vitamin E, glycerin. Just the good stuff.
I discovered their products in this forum. I was really intrigued so I started investigating. I found this video on Youtube and took a chance on purchasing a full tub of Samhain. I loved it!
From there I decided to contact the company directly and the rest, as they say is history.
I have no justifiable explanation for it but I do not like samples. Apparently I also hate money.
Yes, this made SW jump to the top of my list of soaps to purchase next. The only question was whether to buy their full set of samples or a tub of Samhain and maybe 1-2 others. So I was already following this thread with interest.A few weeks ago I sent @T Bone the Samhain soap and aftershave samples and he's another fan.
I’ve been pretty happy in my limited experience with samples (the Sowhain, a Captain’s Choice soap, a few aftershaves) so I was leaning toward samples - not all were winners, but all gave me useful data. The mixed opinions here haven’t changed anything for me.
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Okay. You can count me as an official SW fan now!
That is awesome! Btw I’m a huge fan of the Captains Choice copper bowl! I purchased one earlier this year. It’s so well made. A work of art really!
I quite like them. I have 9 stirling samples (along with 3 full size) and another sample en route (ben franklin). for 3 or 4 bucks, can't go wrong. they also offer the 4 or 5 pack sampler for even more discount... same as the AS splash.
you folks saying you need more of a product to determine how it is, are we shaving the same way? I can't make a dent in any stirling product no matter how I try. I can easily see 25-30 shaves from a sample. not that I have done that. that is just a prediction.
OP, I mashed my stirling samples down into those tiny little mason jars. they fit well. easy storage and convenient, stackable, etc. it does not afford the lathering capabilities of a full size tub, but I have never had an issue being able to generate enough lather for a 3 pass shave.
I am working thru them all, with my recent order I will have an A/S splash for all now, as well. Some I know already are going to be full size winners, such as Agar, Boat Drinks, Sandpiper. Others I love, but will keep with the test of time (coniferous, weekends in malibu, etc)
you folks saying you need more of a product to determine how it is, are we shaving the same way? I can't make a dent in any stirling product no matter how I try. I can easily see 25-30 shaves from a sample. not that I have done that. that is just a prediction.
OP, I mashed my stirling samples down into those tiny little mason jars. they fit well. easy storage and convenient, stackable, etc. it does not afford the lathering capabilities of a full size tub, but I have never had an issue being able to generate enough lather for a 3 pass shave.
I am working thru them all, with my recent order I will have an A/S splash for all now, as well. Some I know already are going to be full size winners, such as Agar, Boat Drinks, Sandpiper. Others I love, but will keep with the test of time (coniferous, weekends in malibu, etc)
