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    Default Shave Cream suggestions?

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    I am struggling with getting good foam with colonial conks shave soap, but doing just fine with shave cream. Well, it's time to re-order. Suggestions on a shave cream. I like heavy scents, particularly lavender and lemon.
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    Castle Forbes is a must try cream. They have versions in lavender, lime, and cedar & sandalwood.

    You might also try some soaps other than Conk. D.R. Harris and Tabac are good ones. Arko is another performer but some don't like the scent.

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    You cannot go wrong with Castle Forbes; I absolutely love their shaving cream and post-shave balm!

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    If you have a Body Shop store nearby get a free sample of their Maca Root shave cream to try out.

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    C.F. no other can compare.
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    Read the entire, but lengthy thread on First Tier Soaps and creams. This is what I did, and I learned a great deal. This is my best advice to you.

    Also, remember it's not the neat artwork on the tin that makes a fine product; it's what is inside that counts for everything!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Augustagj View Post
    Also, remember it's not the neat artwork on the tin that makes a fine product; it's what is inside that counts for everything!
    A corollary to that is that price is not everything necessarily. There are some fairly inexpensive shave creams that are very good too.

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    Thank you. I am a sucker for good packaging.
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    Aside from Col Conk, I use Mama Bear's and Captain's Choice. Good stuff in my book.

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    You probably have the Col Conk original glycerine soap which isn't well thought of among shaving enthusiasts. You don't mention which cream you have. I have found Col Conk's new Natual's Cream to be good stuff.

    Many have suggested Castle Forbes, which is a great cream. I view Baum.be equal in quality to Castle Forbes. Baum.be is about $28 for 250 ml and CF is about $40 for 200 ml.

    I wouldn't give up on soap based on experience with Col Conk's glycerine soap. Tabac, Stirling, Barrister & Mann and Soap Commander also make good everyday soaps. Klar Seifen is an elite tier soap.

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