Taylor's

Pen-in-Hand · Post by **Pen-in-Hand** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:11 pm

These creams are about half as expensive as others such as Truefitt? How are they by comparison?

Thanks.

jojo · Post by **jojo** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:17 pm

I had had what I thought was just an ok experience with Taylors stuff a year or so ago when I was starting out with wetshaving (after twenty five years of goo and cartridges). I decided just recently to go back and give it a try again. I'm now a convert. I must say, I think it's first rate stuff -- on par with the other T's, in my opinion -- at least the creams.

kd7kip · Post by **kd7kip** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:27 pm

It used to be that T&H and Trumper's cremes were worth the premium you paid over Taylors. Recent reformulations have turned that all around, and I certainly plan to add a couple tubs of Taylor's to my shave tack soon. I've used several in the past (rose, avacado, lemon/lime, lavendar) and been pleased; Trumpers simply used to be better.

Right now I'm very fond of T&H Luxury soap...

-Scott

Pen-in-Hand · Post by **Pen-in-Hand** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:29 pm

I've posted my dislike of the rather heavy after-scent of Sandlewood previously. I wonder if you've tried it and what your opinion is.

Thanks.

IanS · Post by **IanS** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:30 pm

I'm a Taylors junkie. I flirt with soaps and sticks, but my "go-to" is Taylors Sandalwood. I also lke Taylors Rose and Taylors Lemon & Lime. But they're all from tubs. I had a bad experience with a tube - it didn't seem the same at all. I've tried Trumpers, Truefitts and Floris as well. They're all good but Taylors is the equal of any (IMHO).

Don't let the price put you off - it means you can buy twice as many!

IanS

Pen-in-Hand · Post by **Pen-in-Hand** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:32 pm

Thanks, Ian. The price is VERY seductive.

J.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:08 pm

Jay, See my post regarding Taylors on your other thread. Speaking of these classic English products before any recent 'problems', Taylors was always obviously the 'best buy' of all the top shelf creams. Whether or not it was quite 'as good' as the more expensive ones was a matter of endless debate, and everyone had their favourites. Personally I was most fond of Coate's, but I was also among the first to bring the old forum's attention to the great buys that Taylors were, and to generally beat the drum for them. They were superb shaving creams, at a much more reasonable price.....and they still largely are, as far as I can tell.
Regards,
Gordon

drumana · Post by **drumana** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:27 pm

J

I haven't tried their soaps yet, but TOBS creams are probably the best bang for the buck out there, IMO. In particular, the Avocado - if you like the scent.

Pen-in-Hand · Post by **Pen-in-Hand** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:43 pm

Yes, my favorite, too.

alabamalawyer · Post by **alabamalawyer** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:45 pm

I really like the TOBS creams. I have most scents and enjoy them all and the shave they give. There are definitely worth trying out.

DavidB · Post by **DavidB** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:44 pm

I enjoy TOBS creams a lot. I have the Lemon & Lime, Rose, Almond and Avocado. Great bargain and a top performer. Vulfix Sandalwood, Proraso and Taylor are the mainstays of my creams arsenal.

Dave

2clfrwrds · Post by **2clfrwrds** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:51 pm

Absolutely worth a try, although some (such as me) see a bit of skin irritation with the heavily dyed creams like rose and lavender.

--Glenn

jlmwrite · Post by **jlmwrite** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:03 pm

I absolutely love TOBS. Definitely a "best buy"among the high end creams, and their performance is a best in class.

rtaylor61 · Post by **rtaylor61** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:21 am

Taylor's Shaving Shop and Mr. Taylor's along with the Avocado are my favorites. I prefer soaps, but these creams stay in my rotation. Kicking T&H 1805 down the list.

Randy

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:30 am

Before I became an addict, I used taylors soaps.....sandalwood and lavender. For you taylors cream fans thinking about soap, their product is quite decent.

Clive

ubuntu · Post by **ubuntu** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:19 am

Rose, Lavender and Avocado are my favourites, rose scented cream is probably one of the best shaving cream on the market...

kd7kip · Post by **kd7kip** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:21 am

ubuntu wrote:Rose, Lavender and Avocado are my favourites, rose scented cream is probably one of the best shaving cream on the market...

I agree entirely, regardless of price...

-Scott

scott s · Post by **scott s** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:08 am

I use mostly Taylors cream, The lemon and Lime is the only fragrance that I don't particularly like.
My only Taylors hard soap that I have is Sandalwood which I like a lot (but a few people do not like the scent of that one)

Scott

Furrball2 · Post by **Furrball2** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:30 am

TOBS Lavender soap is my daily goto.

dave

EverSharp · Post by **EverSharp** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:40 pm

The TOBS rose cream is one of my favortes. The scent is great, moisterizing is excellent as is the lathering and slickness.

SMF

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