TWO Lucky Trumper's Finds

[Optometrist]

I was gutted recently when my 2008 puck of Trumper's Rose soap was no more. It was one of those earlier examples of how a Trumper's soap could really perform. We all know the issues with their soaps since 2010, so I was sorry to see it go. Earlier today I was in York and just happened to stroll down a side street where a gentlemen's hairdresser was. The window had numerous English shaving products on display, including two boxes of Trumper's Rose in wooden bowl soaps. I wasn't expecting what I found when I went in and asked to check the batch numbers. Not just one, but both of the soaps were of the same 2008 batch I have loved and enjoyed. Not to miss out on a good thing, I asked to check the batch numbers on the rest of their small stock, but unfortunately they had recently had a new delivery and all were of 2012 manufacture. I really couldn't believe my luck this morning. And before anybody asks, yes, I have lathered one up and it's a definite keeper.

 

[Memphis]

My recent purchase of GFT violets is my go to soap. I love it.

wanna sell the other

 

[RobW]

Could you fill in a newbie on what change to Trumper's product you're describing here? Sorry if I'm resurrecting a dead horse, but was just curious...

Glad you were able to find an old friend though!

 

[Optometrist]

My recent purchase of GFT violets is my go to soap. I love it.

wanna sell the other

Sorry but the Rose is my favourite of all the Trumper's scents.

Could you fill in a newbie on what change to Trumper's product you're describing here? Sorry if I'm resurrecting a dead horse, but was just curious...

Glad you were able to find an old friend though!

Rob, Trumper re-formulated their soaps away from tallow to vegetable a few years ago. Their early ones were excellent and lathered incredibly well. Unfortunately, around 2010, their soaps took a downturn. I can't be sure but I believe there was a change of manufacturer. Any Trumper soap from 2010 is hit and miss now. Typically, the lather produced evaporates very quickly. I have tried a couple of "duds" over the past year and I could barely finish shaving one side before having no lather. Get a good one and you'll be very happy . Unfortunately there is no way of telling until use how your puck will perform. 2009 and earlier is a guaranteed performer in my experience. A thread was started last year by David if you would like to read in to this further.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...ng?highlight=english+shaving+soap+comparisons

 

[RobW]

Bummer, as I have a puck of GFT Limes en route after buying one from someone on the B/S/T board. I'm hoping that when he said "I just don't like the smell", he didn't mean "This soap is terrible and you should help me recoup my costs".

 

[Kevan]

You literally get hit or miss these days. I have a 2009 Sandalwood that is excellent. My 2011 Almond is okay but could be better. A 2012 Rose is just....sigh. I can get a good lather from it but you have to work. It takes double or triple the time of other soaps.

 

[Kevan]

Bummer, as I have a puck of GFT Limes en route after buying one from someone on the B/S/T board. I'm hoping that when he said "I just don't like the smell", he didn't mean "This soap is terrible and you should help me recoup my costs".

Trumpers Soaps aren't bad in the sense like Caswell Massey. They are latherable...it just takes longer if you get a dud.

 

[Phog Allen]

David, glad to hear the good news. How does the veg rose compare to the older almond cake?

Cheers, Todd

 

[Optometrist]

David, glad to hear the good news. How does the veg rose compare to the older almond cake?

Cheers, Todd

Todd, the rose is much, much better. Although I could get a reasonable lather from the almond, it was never one that wanted me to reach for it that often. I wanted others to experience this tallow soap so I passed it on to a friend to try. I hope you don't mind.