Just tried a sample of Castle Forbes

[richmondesi]

And it is great! I'm predominately a soap guy, but the CF was just wonderful... I now know what the hype is with CF... I've been told that the Penhaligon's cream was as good or better, and I would like to know for sure. There's certainly room in my rotation for the CF! Excellent stuff!

 

[WhosYerBob]

For creams, I've yet to find anything that can surpass Castle Forbes. It's good stuff.

 

[richmondesi]

For creams, I've yet to find anything that can surpass Castle Forbes. It's good stuff.

That was going to be my question. For all of you cream guys, what creams are on the level of CF?

 

[texbilly]

Paul, where does one get a sample of CF? Sorry in advance if this is easy to find. I'm about 80% soaps, but have really enjoyed some of the better creams.

 

[richmondesi]

Paul, where does one get a sample of CF? Sorry in advance if this is easy to find. I'm about 80% soaps, but have really enjoyed some of the better creams.

Mine was from Colonial Drug in Boston. They don't have a website, but they're very helpful by phone call... I'm sure some of the other vendors will offer them too, but I don't know.

EDIT: It came with a purchase... I don't know if they'll just give out samples.

 

[beginish]

I think that CF is better than Pen's creams by a long shot. CF is very slick and cushioning at the same time....not to mention that the scent is unbelievable. CF Lime gets most of the attention, but I just bought the Lavender cream, and I prefer it over their Lime. Any Cedarwood Sandalwood users? The stuff is pricey, but a little goes a long way. You can pick up the travel sized tub for about $15 (which I did). I also heartily recommend their ASB.

I posted another thread asking what creams are the most soap-like, because I think CF makes creams that are more like soaps. I put the Trumpers creams and Musgo Real in that same category, but not the same class.

Bob

 

[richmondesi]

I don't really care for the Musgo Real cream... The sample I got was the Cedarwood Sandalwood. The scent kind of reminded me of a weird nutty, chocolatey Christmas time treat... I'd be much more interested in their lavender and limes to purchase, but the performance was noteworthy.

 

[lsbrodsky]

I think DR Harris performs better than CF; I love the Marlborough. The scent is similar to cedarwood sandalwood, but not as strong.
Larry

 

[richmondesi]

I think DR Harris performs better than CF; I love the Marlborough. The scent is similar to cedarwood sandalwood, but not as strong.
Larry

Really!? I didn't really care for the Harris... 1,000,000,001st YMMV situation I guess

 

[Rudy Vey]

That was going to be my question. For all of you cream guys, what creams are on the level of CF?

None!

...but there a few very good creams out there....

 

[Torcams]

CF Lime is probably my favorite cream. I say "probably" because GFT rose is a very close second. Have not tried the lavender or cedar/sandalwood yet but look forward to trying them.

 

[gollum83]

Mine was from Colonial Drug in Boston. They don't have a website, but they're very helpful by phone call... I'm sure some of the other vendors will offer them too, but I don't know.

EDIT: It came with a purchase... I don't know if they'll just give out samples.

Well, that's not quite true. They do have a website. It just doesn't sure much of a purpose other providing contact information. Anyway, Bill, give them a call or shoot them an email. They're more than willing to send you some Castle Forbes samples.

 

[mdunn]

aww man.

just when I was weaning myself off creams

 

[richmondesi]

Well, that's not quite true. They do have a website. It just doesn't sure much of a purpose other providing contact information. Anyway, Bill, give them a call or shoot them an email. They're more than willing to send you some Castle Forbes samples.

I didn't even know they had that... I found them randomly, cool

 

[texbilly]

Well, that's not quite true. They do have a website. It just doesn't sure much of a purpose other providing contact information. Anyway, Bill, give them a call or shoot them an email. They're more than willing to send you some Castle Forbes samples.

Many thanks, Matt!

 

[gollum83]

I didn't even know they had that... I found them randomly, cool

But like I said, it isn't much.

Many thanks, Matt!

You're welcome.

 

[beginish]

aww man.

just when I was weaning myself off creams

I hear that. Just when I was swearing off creams for soaps, I went and picked up 2 more (Institut Karite is coming with my Provence Sante Green Tea puck).

 

[ProphetNoir]

Paul, I am happy to hear that you liked the CF cream. My learning curve with it was quite steep, but I perservered and finally got the knack of building a lather that is as good on the third pass as it is on the first. It really is remarkable stuff, the lavender scent is otherworldly.

 

[richmondesi]

Paul, I am happy to hear that you liked the CF cream. My learning curve with it was quite steep, but I perservered and finally got the knack of building a lather that is as good on the third pass as it is on the first. It really is remarkable stuff, the lavender scent is otherworldly.

I was afraid of that... I may have to try to get my hands on some of that stuff...

 

[beginish]

I was afraid of that... I may have to try to get my hands on some of that stuff...

It's the best lavender I have smelled. If you spring for the Lavender ASB, too, you'll get to enjoy it for hours.