I had the Sandalwood one from them which is brilliant, but after watching you lather the coconut i bought some and used it today and can safely say it's the best ive ever used of any brand. Class
IMO You really don't need that much soap to create a very nice lather. I actually just take the damp brush and put it right in the container and brush it across the soap to get some on it. Works like a charm. Thanks for the video
I agree. I use a wet brush and lather on my face and I use a tiny amount of this (sandalwood scent) and it lathers up so thick and smells great. I saw the amount he loaded and was shocked. I use 1/20th that amount and get a very thick, slick shave.
The first time I used Taylor of old bond street shaving cream, I was tempted to throw out all of my other creams and soaps. I actually did trash the soaps. And I agree, this guy uses way, way too much. I soak the brush, shake it out, and just lightly swirl it in the tub once or twice, just enough to coat the tip of the brush. When you think you don’t have enough, that’s just about the right amount. The Taylor web site advises using “ a penny size amount”
UPS just delivered my Amazon order of this one, along with my Merkur #180 razor, Personna Blades, and Semogue 1250 boar hair brush. I really enjoyed the experience of shaving like this; much better than the old 5-blade cartridges and canned shaving gel. I do have to say that I am disappointed with the smell. I love coconut anything and was expecting something along the lines of Hawaiian Tropic. This didn't even come close and I really have to use my imagination to get any coconut smell at all. My wife even said it is a funky smell that she doesn't care for. I look forward to trying other brands that you have reviewed. Great review though!
Thanks for all of your awesome videos! I've been shaving with a Gilette Super Speed safety razor for a couple of years now. I had a bad experience with my first shave soap (the soap that they sell at Walmart), so I have used canned Barbasol since then. I started watching your videos a couple weeks ago. I ended up ordering some TOBS Lavender cream and a Omega 10049 brush from Amazon this morning. Wanted to get something that I could get Prime 2 day shipping on. Really looking forward to trying it. I also want to get some Catie's Bubbles Rose scented (can't remember the name of it) soap when I can afford it.
I really love your videos, I'm from the UK & finding soaps & razor blades hard to find at local shops. But I do recommend shaving oil. The best one is King Of Shaves oil. Have you done a video yet of using oil?
This is, in my opinion, the best shaving cream out there. And you can get a new experience every time you buy a new jar, due to their wide range of different scents. I have the avocado one at the moment, and I agree with you, it is not their best scent, smells more like cucumber to me, although it is still a quite good scent. Going to try the rose one next time, as it has been getting good reviews also. By the way, you should really try Nanny's Silly Soap, and do a review fo those. It is soft handmade soaps from England, have a really good ingredient list. So sell for around 9-10 dollars for 3.5 oz.
Dude that cream reminds me of Cool Whip in terms of lathering. Since I have sensitive skin, I try to avoid shaving products that have alot of perfumes and especially alcohol of any kind. This sold me on Taylor of Old Bond Street. The Jermyn Street Sensitive Skin formula is my next purchase.
Larry Benjamin Thanks Larry, but after using many different formulas of TOBS, I've found that only the All Natural formula is the only one I like and it tends to dry out my skin in terms of post shave quality. I did like the scent of TOBS Jermyn Street. They're ok creams. Geo. F. Trumper is better, but I really can't afford their products. Right now I'm using Artisan made soaps such as HTGAM/Synergy soaps, RazoRock, and Tiki Bar soaps.
TOBS sandalwood (soap) is the only sandalwood I've tried and while I like it, it's a bit too sharp smelling for my taste. Sandalwood IMO, is more of a subdued, relaxing smell, the sharp edge goes contrary to that. But it's great on days I need to liven up. :) Thanks for a great review.
So far the best shaving cream I used is CREMO ,but I’m looking to find something different would you say that this shaving cream on the video is better?
Could you do a video where you compare the brushes you own? I have an Escali brush that has been shedding like crazy, and I've been thinking about buying an Omega brush, probably the 10049. Great videos, by the way.
Thanks! I highly recommend getting an Omega brush - best performance for the money, by far! I've made some videos with the brushes, but I didn't compare them
+TheRichie213 old spice is usually my go to aftershave, but i find that with the sandelwood scent is so good that i like to use a very light smelling aftershave after it. too good to waste/
Hi. I love your your reviews, great stuff! (My wallet hates you, though). Have you tried the Mühle/Edwin Jagger Sandalwood? I find that the scent is not as intense as the TOBS, and has a much more natural and clean scent. Scent-wise, it's definitely a notch or two above TOBS in my opinion. Got some samples of the cream, and it performed wonderfully as well.
Hi Bud, just noticed your comment. go www.shaving.ie for the TOBS products. Free post. Am not affiliated to them in any way. Just checking out product reviews before I buy. Got some items from them last week - badger brush and holder. Fast delivery.
I see I messed up the first drops of my TOBS cream. Used too little cream and too much water, should have used just moisture on my badger brush. Btw hot water might loosen up your brush's glue causing shedding and expansions of its bristles may crack it, warm water is just fine.
No. Generally, the electric shaver must be a wet/dry variety in order to use shaving cream. Ummm Panasonic comes to mind, but I am sure there are other brands out there.
+Faroek Nasierkhan If you shave every day then probably around 6 months I guess. It is a fantastic cream. It won't last anywhere near as long as certain excellent shave soaps like Arko but this is much thicker and better stuff (and certainly much nicer smelling than the said Arko which smells like toilet cleaner).
great cream, but I'm a little disappointed in the scent, I don't really get much coconut in it, its more of a sweet cake like/creamy smell, still good though
I just ordered some of their natural based cream which is preservative and fragrance free. Here's the link: www.westcoastshaving.com/Taylor-of-Old-Bond-Street-Shaving-Cream-Bowl-Natural_p_2559.html I also ordered an Omega Boar Brush (best for bowl lathering) and some Proraso Pre & Post shave cream (green formula). I've gotten some killer shaves with the Pre & Post cream. Next month I'll be trying some Synergy/HTGAM shave soaps, Proraso's White formula shave stuff and a Merkur 37C slant which I'm told that I'll love.
Amazon runs out of grapefruit pretty easily, and now I know why. I would not recommend the lemon and lime, which is pretty underwhelming. I've been trying out TOBS and comparing it to Musgo Real's lime basil, a scent I love. TOBS has them hands down on the lather, but so far M.R.'s up on the scent.
Jermyn street is pronounced 'German Street'... Please use it correctly or we will revoke your independence... (sarcasm cannot be pronounced so well on text type...) Yours, An English Toff...
I had the Sandalwood one from them which is brilliant, but after watching you lather the coconut i bought some and used it today and can safely say it's the best ive ever used of any brand. Class
IMO You really don't need that much soap to create a very nice lather. I actually just take the damp brush and put it right in the container and brush it across the soap to get some on it. Works like a charm. Thanks for the video
If your brush is too wet or your water hard, you really run the risk of ruining(diluting) the cream.
I agree. I use a wet brush and lather on my face and I use a tiny amount of this (sandalwood scent) and it lathers up so thick and smells great. I saw the amount he loaded and was shocked. I use 1/20th that amount and get a very thick, slick shave.
The first time I used Taylor of old bond street shaving cream, I was tempted to throw out all of my other creams and soaps. I actually did trash the soaps. And I agree, this guy uses way, way too much. I soak the brush, shake it out, and just lightly swirl it in the tub once or twice, just enough to coat the tip of the brush. When you think you don’t have enough, that’s just about the right amount. The Taylor web site advises using “ a penny size amount”
UPS just delivered my Amazon order of this one, along with my Merkur #180 razor, Personna Blades, and Semogue 1250 boar hair brush. I really enjoyed the experience of shaving like this; much better than the old 5-blade cartridges and canned shaving gel. I do have to say that I am disappointed with the smell. I love coconut anything and was expecting something along the lines of Hawaiian Tropic. This didn't even come close and I really have to use my imagination to get any coconut smell at all. My wife even said it is a funky smell that she doesn't care for. I look forward to trying other brands that you have reviewed. Great review though!
Thanks for all of your awesome videos! I've been shaving with a Gilette Super Speed safety razor for a couple of years now. I had a bad experience with my first shave soap (the soap that they sell at Walmart), so I have used canned Barbasol since then. I started watching your videos a couple weeks ago. I ended up ordering some TOBS Lavender cream and a Omega 10049 brush from Amazon this morning. Wanted to get something that I could get Prime 2 day shipping on. Really looking forward to trying it. I also want to get some Catie's Bubbles Rose scented (can't remember the name of it) soap when I can afford it.
I really love your videos, I'm from the UK & finding soaps & razor blades hard to find at local shops. But I do recommend shaving oil. The best one is King Of Shaves oil. Have you done a video yet of using oil?
Diggin This
I mixed the Col. Conk Amber soap with the TOBS Sandalwood cream together and got the best lather ever. Smelled really nice.
This is, in my opinion, the best shaving cream out there. And you can get a new experience every time you buy a new jar, due to their wide range of different scents.
I have the avocado one at the moment, and I agree with you, it is not their best scent, smells more like cucumber to me, although it is still a quite good scent. Going to try the rose one next time, as it has been getting good reviews also.
By the way, you should really try Nanny's Silly Soap, and do a review fo those. It is soft handmade soaps from England, have a really good ingredient list. So sell for around 9-10 dollars for 3.5 oz.
Dude that cream reminds me of Cool Whip in terms of lathering. Since I have sensitive skin, I try to avoid shaving products that have alot of perfumes and especially alcohol of any kind. This sold me on Taylor of Old Bond Street. The Jermyn Street Sensitive Skin formula is my next purchase.
TOBS is great stuff, it was my first shaving cream and is still a favorite
You may want to order TOB's new Organic Shaving Cream. It's unscented with aloe and jojoba. It's next on my list to try.
Larry Benjamin Thanks Larry, but after using many different formulas of TOBS, I've found that only the All Natural formula is the only one I like and it tends to dry out my skin in terms of post shave quality. I did like the scent of TOBS Jermyn Street. They're ok creams. Geo. F. Trumper is better, but I really can't afford their products. Right now I'm using Artisan made soaps such as HTGAM/Synergy soaps, RazoRock, and Tiki Bar soaps.
TOBS sandalwood (soap) is the only sandalwood I've tried and while I like it, it's a bit too sharp smelling for my taste. Sandalwood IMO, is more of a subdued, relaxing smell, the sharp edge goes contrary to that. But it's great on days I need to liven up. :)
Thanks for a great review.
Miss your videos
I found the Truefitt & Hill's sandalwood shaving cream to be the best smelling sandalwood scent.
So far the best shaving cream I used is CREMO ,but I’m looking to find something different would you say that this shaving cream on the video is better?
Could you do a video where you compare the brushes you own? I have an Escali brush that has been shedding like crazy, and I've been thinking about buying an Omega brush, probably the 10049. Great videos, by the way.
Thanks! I highly recommend getting an Omega brush - best performance for the money, by far! I've made some videos with the brushes, but I didn't compare them
Tommy Harris i agree!
Love this review I plan on getting some of this cream and trying it
Roger
Thanks! Its really a great soap
Do you think old spice aftershave would go well with that?
+TheRichie213 old spice is usually my go to aftershave, but i find that with the sandelwood scent is so good that i like to use a very light smelling aftershave after it. too good to waste/
Hi. I love your your reviews, great stuff! (My wallet hates you, though). Have you tried the Mühle/Edwin Jagger Sandalwood? I find that the scent is not as intense as the TOBS, and has a much more natural and clean scent. Scent-wise, it's definitely a notch or two above TOBS in my opinion. Got some samples of the cream, and it performed wonderfully as well.
You tried so many lathers and shaving creams, which is your favorite? Cheers
I highly recommend soaps, I have yet to use a cream that compared with the slickness of soaps
nick shaves Till now i just used soaps as well, which soap is your absolutely favorite?
very great
Best Shaving Creams For You
Another great vid !!!
Hey man... nice vid.. I was wondering where I can find this in North America
Check out Amazon or West Coast Shaving - hope that helps!
Nick, where do you get your shaving bowls?
Its the best soap you will eve get. But unfortunately they don't sell it here in Ireland. A friend gets it for me when he visits from London
Hi Bud, just noticed your comment. go www.shaving.ie for the TOBS products. Free post. Am not affiliated to them in any way. Just checking out product reviews before I buy. Got some items from them last week - badger brush and holder. Fast delivery.
fattycrowe
Am a Paddy by the way.
fattycrowe well the Taylors of old bond street soap is the best. It's expensive here in Dublin.
+Chris Coppola Try amazon?
Knights on the Green barbers sell it.
I see I messed up the first drops of my TOBS cream. Used too little cream and too much water, should have used just moisture on my badger brush. Btw hot water might loosen up your brush's glue causing shedding and expansions of its bristles may crack it, warm water is just fine.
What ever happened to you Nick? It's been over a year
Can I use shaving soap when shaving with an electric shaver?
No. Generally, the electric shaver must be a wet/dry variety in order to use shaving cream. Ummm Panasonic comes to mind, but I am sure there are other brands out there.
Great review
mmm coconut. BTW: Jermyn street is pronounced German street.
How many shaves does a jar like that gives you?
+Faroek Nasierkhan If you shave every day then probably around 6 months I guess. It is a fantastic cream. It won't last anywhere near as long as certain excellent shave soaps like Arko but this is much thicker and better stuff (and certainly much nicer smelling than the said Arko which smells like toilet cleaner).
Wauw thanks for the advice mate!
Hi, can you please review Jack Black supreme cream
I will see if I can get some!
Thanks!!! Keep it up
The almond scent I liked to.
great cream, but I'm a little disappointed in the scent, I don't really get much coconut in it, its more of a sweet cake like/creamy smell, still good though
I see what you mean - it is a more coconut cream pie scent for me. I still like it!
It's still a great scent. Try the Trumper's Coconut for a more realistic scent, not as sweet as Taylor's.
I just ordered some of their natural based cream which is preservative and fragrance free. Here's the link: www.westcoastshaving.com/Taylor-of-Old-Bond-Street-Shaving-Cream-Bowl-Natural_p_2559.html
I also ordered an Omega Boar Brush (best for bowl lathering) and some Proraso Pre & Post shave cream (green formula). I've gotten some killer shaves with the Pre & Post cream. Next month I'll be trying some Synergy/HTGAM shave soaps, Proraso's White formula shave stuff and a Merkur 37C slant which I'm told that I'll love.
You create enough lather to shave a grizzy bear!! Fun to watch though !!
oops, last night I let this TOBS sandalwood bloom and it created lots of air bubbles, LOL.
What happened to your thumb godlord
We can read the label ourselves , you know
It Has a lot of preservatives in it
Sexy-cream-sickle delicious. Gives it a bonus flavor.
I like the grapefruit scent.
I've heard good things about the grapefruit and lavender scents! Does it really smell like grapefruit?
nick shaves
The Grapefruit sent is amazing.
Amazon runs out of grapefruit pretty easily, and now I know why. I would not recommend the lemon and lime, which is pretty underwhelming. I've been trying out TOBS and comparing it to Musgo Real's lime basil, a scent I love. TOBS has them hands down on the lather, but so far M.R.'s up on the scent.
We can not get it in Canada . It does not pass the health Canada standards . Think about that .
The Health stds are indeed really low. Crappy health system, low quality food and ofc not labelled GMO foods.
David Coleman It makes me think about how overbearing your government is... not like ours is much better though...
Jermyn street is pronounced 'German Street'... Please use it correctly or we will revoke your independence... (sarcasm cannot be pronounced so well on text type...)
Yours,
An English Toff...
Sarcasm is the cream of comedy!
Love the way a ton of ingredients just get glossed over - "Oh I don't understand what these are so I'll just ignore them..." Hilarious.
I'm only ever here to watch you lather...
Great product! Its a really good seller at #TheLuxuryBarber !
I will head over there now to check it out!
Great!