Less expensive alternative to DR Harris/Taylors?
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Tom's of Maine and KMF have their fans.
The Taylors creams are almost the same price (~$13 for a 5.3 oz tub) versus $10 for a 5oz tube of proraso.
Try the shaving creams from Colleen at the The Gentleman's Quarter. They are outstanding. You can email Colleen at [email protected]
I think her site is still under construction.
Jordan
I think her site is still under construction.
Jordan
+2...very good creams, not just for the price.
I agree, however, be careful of the avocado. It has a unique scent that might not be for everyone. I enjoy the shaves, but the scent isn't for me.
Lots of soaps are less than Harris/Taylor.
Erasmic, Palmolive or Ingrams 
Taylors is nice, but already covered.
Maybe give Mugo Real a try.
Are you sold on creams? There are quite a few sources for cheap, but high quality soaps.
Maybe give Mugo Real a try.
Are you sold on creams? There are quite a few sources for cheap, but high quality soaps.
You know, Frasers would also fit the bill here.
Erasmic, Palmolive or Ingrams
The only inexpensive creams over here
Taylors IMHO is the best value of the 3T's
If we move onto soaps, De Vergulde Hand from Barbershop Classics in Holland is top notch and a bargain
I've not tried any of Colleen's creams, but if you ever want to try out some quality, nicely priced soaps, you can't go wrong with Colleen's The Gentleman's Quarter soaps.
Others have mentioned Taylor's creams, and I would have to agree totally. I have only used the Taylor's Lavender and Avocado, and loved both. They are not priced bad either.
Haha! Why are you always suggesting the terrific but hard to obtain Canadian products!!?
Haha! Why are you always suggesting the terrific but hard to obtain Canadian products!!?
Yes but once you have it...you've got a tub for life!
IMHO as far as price goes nothing beats Florena. 3.50 $CAN for a 100 ml tube. This cream seriously performs.
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If you can find it, try Ingrams, a UK brand that has a light menthol scent and lathers quite well, kind of a tuned-down Proraso.
European Palmolive is good, but equally difficult to find and may require extra shipping which drives the price up.
German brands Nivea and Florena (a brand that belongs to the same Beiersdorf group as Nivea, but is more aimed at discount stores) also make outstanding, fairly neutral shaving creams. Florena can be found in large discount drugstores, at least in Canada.
This is a bit confusing. Taylor's is usually about half price of DR Harris creams. Kiss My Face and Tom's of Maine are certainly contenders if you are looking to save dollars. Proraso is certainly quite a bit less than Taylor's. T&H is definitely less expensive than DR Harris. I'm not sure what you are looking for.
Randy
Oh yeah, how about Speick?
Jordan
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