So many Lavenders, which one is best?

[mesmo]

For me AoS.

 

[4freek]

So many votes for the Castle Forbes, and I have to agree, 100%
I can actually get whiffs of lavender during the day when I use this cream,

 

[tlentz]

Does anyone know if there is a sampler pack out there?

 

[mftoms59]

I've had Castle Forbes, TOBS, T&H, and AOS, for best Natural Lavender scent I like AOS, Castle Forbes than T&H. For performance, Castle Forbes by a nose over AOS/ T&H.

 

[saltypaws]

I've had Castle Forbes, TOBS, GFT, and AOS, for best Natural Lavender scent I like AOS, Castle Forbes than GFT. For performance, Castle Forbes by a nose over AOS/ GFT.

Do GFT do a lavender? I've never seen that before!

 

[Ansel]

Why not go into a Lavendar shaving cream buying frenzy? Bet you will have lots of fun smelling and trying out all the different Lavendars....

 

[BBS Kirk]

I did not like AoS Lavender. I do enjoy Panna Crema's Lavandotto though. Very woody too.

Kirk

 

[paintflinger]

Does anyone know if there is a sampler pack out there?

There are travel sized ones at $16

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Cas...ial-Oil-Shaving-Cream-Travel-50ml_p_1322.html

also

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/160999-Castle-Forbes-Sample

 

[vito_f]

I haven't tried any lavender other than T&H - for me it is perfect. I get a huge amount of lather from an almond sized dollop and the lubrication is great for my skin. I will definitely try others just out of curiosity but I prefer the T&H lavender over the ultimate comfort.

 

[Atalk]

For Castle Forbes, an almond-sized dollop would generate enough lather for 10 passes.

 

[mftoms59]

Do GFT do a lavender? I've never seen that before!

~3 years ago after small Thread & PM debate on AOS vs. British SC performance, we exchanged samples,I sent AOS Lavender and unscented, he sent 3 samples of British Creams. I remember one scent was GFT, looked it up and it's by GFT, the other two SC's were TOBS and Trufitt & Hill. both Lavender. After the swap I still preferred the AOS Lavender scent, and thought any difference in performance with the Brits was negligible either way.

 

[evnpar]

Tabula Rasa Dark Lavender.

 

[CFSoto]

I've tried all (or most) of the lavender creams out there and for me,without a doubt,the best,by a large margin,is Castle Forbes. Superior in all areas.

Craig

 

[saltypaws]

~3 years ago after small Thread & PM debate on AOS vs. British SC performance, we exchanged samples,I sent AOS Lavender and unscented, he sent 3 samples of British Creams. I remember one scent was GFT, looked it up and it's by GFT, the other two SC's were TOBS and Trufitt & Hill. both Lavender. After the swap I still preferred the AOS Lavender scent, and thought any difference in performance with the Brits was negligible either way.

Interesting - thanks for the info. I might have to investigate.

 

[ODJ]

Queen Charlotte Soaps Lavender is one of my favorites.

 

[mftoms59]

Interesting - thanks for the info. I might have to investigate.

IIRC GFT, Trumper, T&H, & AOS Shave Creams are produced, unscented by a British Manufacturer named Creightons, they also distribute to The Body Shop Maca Root & "The Real Shaving Cream". Those compaines add scent & maybe some other ingredients before re-packaging.

That would explain the similar performance I experienced between the three T's & AOS.

 

[mftoms59]

Queen Charlotte Soaps Lavender is one of my favorites.

I'll need to try his Lavender, my favorite Floral, the Rose Otto is another good QCS Floral scent.

 

[Heron]

Does anyone know if there is a sampler pack out there?

You can get TOBS, Musgo Real, and Castle Forbes lavender samples from maggardrazors.com.

 

[DavidB]

My favorite lavender was Coates. Truefitt & Hill smells almost the same and performs similarly. That's my backup plan when my Coates runs out.

Dave

 

[n1ng]

Another vote for Castle Forbes