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    I was wondering if the product line from The Art of Shaving is worth $100. They also sell a Thiers-Issar straight razor. Could anyone tell me about their experience with these? I'm the type of person who won't buy anything that's at the front of a shelf, if you know what I mean, so I am reluctant to buy a used straight razor. Thanks ahead of time!

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    Honestly i have the sandlewood shaving cream and its nothing to write home about, it lathers good, but for that amount of money you can get way better stuff(IMO) and that goes for razors too there, although Ive heard good stuff about there pre-shave but again its pricey

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    Thewatermark,

    I disagree about the AOS Sandalwood shave cream, imho there's isn't much better with true EO out there as far as lather-ability and moisturizing quality.

    I think they do a good job with soaps and creams.

    I had the 100 package someone gave it to me as a gift, and it was one of the first trust shave items I got nearly 4 years ago, it was well used on my end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirshavesalot View Post
    Thewatermark,

    I disagree about the AOS Sandalwood shave cream, imho there's isn't much better with true EO out there as far as lather-ability and moisturizing quality.

    I think they do a good job with soaps and creams.

    I had the 100 package someone gave it to me as a gift, and it was one of the first trust shave items I got nearly 4 years ago, it was well used on my end.

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    David
    I guess what i meant to say is its all in who u ask, i know a lot of people that love AOS stuff and swear buy it, so much that i went out and bought some and i like the sandlewood cream( the smell is great and the lather is good too) it did leave me kinda dry and the price was not inviting for what it did. But Alraz's "the bomb" is the same price and blows doors off the AOS stuff, but again the thing i love about this forum is its just my opinion, in the end whatever you like to shave with is great!

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    thewatermark,
    I haven't purchased Al's stuff, I have spoken to him about it, but his is pricier at 25 bucks. I heard its very good but then again I'm a finicky cat, I hated Castle Forbes and sold it, it didn't lather worth a crap for me.

    I agree we all have opinions, bang for the buck, MWF is the shit 11 bucks for a puck it lasts a long time, and its amazing at moisturizing, you don't even need ASB.

    David

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    I enjoy the sandalwood soap from AOS. It is pricey, but its one of those things that are just worth the money IMO because I enjoy it each time I use it.

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    The Sandalwood cream was one of my firsts and is still a favorite of mine.

    The real test is easy enough: Get yourself some samples and have at it!

    The brushes and razors are over priced but do a good job if you have money to burn.

    -Rob

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    They want to sell good products and TI is reputable. Overall, I think they do Ok with people unaware of SRP. Pricewise, I think the vendors on SRP are savvy and they are fellow straight shavers.

    Take your time and read on SRP and SRP classified.

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    The TI rebadged by AOS is... a TI rebadged by AOS. You pay for the AOS badge. I have the one with wood scales, and it's a mightly fine razor. I view AOS as a brick and mortar store to help you get your foot in the door with a high quality product. Are there better products out there? Yes. Are there worse products? Most definetely. Do you pay more for AOS products? Yes. Does that have something to do with the overhead of brick and mortar stores? Probably.

    I still think they make the best cartridge razor handles, and their brushes are very nice. I plan on having mine for some time to come. Their creams are good, but not my style. They also tend to irritate some people. Their soaps are good, but I've come to not like their scents at all. (I used to love the sandalwood, now I can't stand it.) I've tried the pre-shave oil, and it is a good one. I have just come to find that I don't care for pre-shave oils. The balms are good, but they tend to irritate the same people that are irritated by the creams. I don't have this issue, just stating what friends have reported.

    All in all, I wouldn't steer anyone away from AOS. I think they are a high quality product, just priced beyond the quality of the product. AOS helped me get started, and I can't complain about that. FWIW, they recently got purchased by Proctor and Gamble.

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    I think their soaps and creams are about as good as anyone's. Their brushes are good, but I think you can do better for the money if you research a bit on the boards. I don't know what they are charging for their straight razors these days. I'd compare with the online vendors who sell TIs and see how they stack up. Be skeptical of anything their sales staff tells you.

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