I have mentioned how much I love TOBS. I like the scent of Proraso Red better, but TOBS performs better for me. Anyhow, now I see why GFT shaving creams are so popular. Of course my disclaimer of YMMV. [especially with scents]
Products used:
1. Washed face in shower with Noxzema.
2. GFT Sandalwood Skinfood as a pre shave.
3. GFT Sandalwood Shaving Cream.
4. Witch Hazel with 14% alcohol.
5. Proraso Red Aftershave.
6. GFT Sandalwood Skinfood.
First of all the scent is really nice. Somewhat mild but more woodsy than TOBS. I would say that TOBS smells more "soapy". To me the shaving cream smells somewhat like the Skinfood. I find that using the Skinfood as a preshave really goes well with the cream. Topping it off with Proraso Red Aftershave and Sandalwood Skinfood is pure sandalwood heaven!
The cream lathers up really well. I would say that it lathers the same as TOBS. I use a combo of bowl and face lathering with a TOBS Badger Brush. I get a very slick razor glide. Great cushion. Really good post shave feel, even before using my aftershave products. I have shaved twice now, and I think it is quite similar to TOBS in performance. However. I do think that the GFT performs somewhat better than TOBS. But I will have to alternate between the two a few more times before I can say for sure.
I used a Merkur 42001 razor, which is mild. My last shave was with a German "Wilks" blade. I have been also using Feathers. I am still trying to decide which one I like better.
Anyhow, I highly recommend this shaving cream! Almost forgot to mention that I like the scent of this more than TOBS. I look forward to trying some of the other scents. Does anyone have any feedback on GFT Spanish Leather? Both the shaving cream and skinfood. Well guys, I hoped my somewhat long review was helpful. Have a great day everyone!
Products used:
1. Washed face in shower with Noxzema.
2. GFT Sandalwood Skinfood as a pre shave.
3. GFT Sandalwood Shaving Cream.
4. Witch Hazel with 14% alcohol.
5. Proraso Red Aftershave.
6. GFT Sandalwood Skinfood.
First of all the scent is really nice. Somewhat mild but more woodsy than TOBS. I would say that TOBS smells more "soapy". To me the shaving cream smells somewhat like the Skinfood. I find that using the Skinfood as a preshave really goes well with the cream. Topping it off with Proraso Red Aftershave and Sandalwood Skinfood is pure sandalwood heaven!
The cream lathers up really well. I would say that it lathers the same as TOBS. I use a combo of bowl and face lathering with a TOBS Badger Brush. I get a very slick razor glide. Great cushion. Really good post shave feel, even before using my aftershave products. I have shaved twice now, and I think it is quite similar to TOBS in performance. However. I do think that the GFT performs somewhat better than TOBS. But I will have to alternate between the two a few more times before I can say for sure.
I used a Merkur 42001 razor, which is mild. My last shave was with a German "Wilks" blade. I have been also using Feathers. I am still trying to decide which one I like better.
Anyhow, I highly recommend this shaving cream! Almost forgot to mention that I like the scent of this more than TOBS. I look forward to trying some of the other scents. Does anyone have any feedback on GFT Spanish Leather? Both the shaving cream and skinfood. Well guys, I hoped my somewhat long review was helpful. Have a great day everyone!