Truefitt & Hill 1805 Shave Cream Bowl for Men, Fresh Oceanic scent, 6.7 oz.

Incredible Shave. Pleasant lite scent.

As with all Truefitt & Hill products this is an excellent shaving cream. I was pleasantly surprised by the light refreshing scent of this cream. I usually stay away from the perfumed products and was a little hesitant with trying this scent, but after reading other reviews that commented on the light fresh scent I relented and decided to give it a whirl. As I work in a medical practice I do not like to wear heavy scents, this was not an issue with the 1805 fragrance. I found it to be light with a mild spice that leaves a pleasant undertone throughout the day, I would equate it to maybe a classic ocean faring scent, my wife says it smells more floral (I was unable to detect this floral aspect), and states that she does like the scent.The cream itself is excellent, as would be expected from this very reputable manufacturer. There were no disappointments to be found here. The cream is very luxuriant and incredibly slick and smooth, and I did get an incredibly close shave, that resulted in neither razor burn nor nicks. I will say that this is a premium shaving cream and probably does work better with a higher end badger brush, probably best badger at the least. I say this due to the fact that it worked best with slightly more water than I would use with a D R Harris or TOBs cream but closer to what I expect when using the G F trumper creams. I state this only because I know the difference I achieve in lather between my pure badger brushes and my silver tip brushes as the latter are able to retain much more water. I do not view this as a negative as this is a premium cream and thereby may be expected to work optimally with premium accessories (this is of course an assumption on my part). I will however test this cream with my pure badger brushes to confirm my speculation and will update this review If I find my that I am in error. (I apologize to any boar brush users as I am unable to test this, as I do not own one)UPDATE!!! I must admit that I was mistaken in my earlier conclusion about brushes. I used my least expensive pure badger His Tweezerman Deluxe Shaving Brush (my travel brush) thinking I would work up from here. The shaving cream lather was excellent, while it was slightly thicker than I prefer when using my silver tip brush, it still lathered excellently. I was concerned that it would not hold lather for all three of my passes and my final touch up pass, but the concern proved false as there was ample lather for the complete shave. I did add drips of water to base of brush through lathering process in order to thin a little as it did remain a bit thicker on the brush. I therefore must revise my earlier comment and say this is just an excellent cream regardless of the brush you are using. Although my personal preference would be that I like the consistency offered by a brush that retains a little more water.I shave with the same ritual daily, only substituting one item at a time when trying new products.1. Homemade shave oil that I apply in the shower and allow to soak in to beard and skin.2. Face wash with Musco Real Glycerin lime soap. After showering.3. Taylor of Old Bond Street Herbal Pre-shave Gel4. Truefitt & Hill 1805 Shave Cream Jar5. Applied with Kent Brushes Shaving Brush Large Size (BK8)6. Edwin Jagger De89bl Double Edge Safety Razor Chrome Plated with Feather Hi-Stainless Platimum Double Edge Razor Blades 100 Ct7. Hot then cold water wash then alum applied. RazoRock Alum Block (Clean and replace shaving gear while this is allowed to sit on face, followed by cold water rinse.)8. Geo F. Trumper’s Limes Skin Food, 200ml Applied to towel dried skin and not diluted with water. Two drops is sufficient to cover entire face and neck. I allow this to soak in while I brush teeth.9. Aftershave by Feather (unscented during work days) non work days Castle Forbes Lime Oil Aftershave Balm Again applied to dried skin.

Quality product!

My past experiences with shaving cream were primarily the spray foam variety and inexpensive shaving soap for brush use. I recently decided to splurge on a higher quality product, and after perusing Amazon and seeing all the positive revues for Truefitt & Hill I went for it. I ordered the Trafalgar and I must disagree with it being labeled a musky scent; I found it light and clean but mature with a subtle hint of gin. If anything I wish the scent were a little stronger, but I love the smell of it, and my girlfriend approves as well. I actually look forward to shaving much more now, and I feel motivated to invest in a proper razor and brush. The shaving cream does not dry out my skin or irritate it, and a little dab goes a long way, usually enough for two passes. Although the T&H is expensive, I think the tub will last me up to a year (I only shave once a week or so). I know I’d certainly be interested in purchasing it again!

Great smelling shaving cream

This shaving cream has a lovely smell to it. Not too overpowering though. It lathers up very easily and you only need to use a tiny bit. I don’t shave everyday (I work from home a lot). So a pot this size often lasts me 6 months. So although it may seem expensive, it goes a long way. Certainly cheaper and much nicer that the standard canned shaving foams/gel. I moved over to double edged razors just over a year ago. And, I definitely wouldn’t go back. This shaving cream is definitely my favourite now. I also use Truefitt and Hill pre-shave oil. Which also smells lovely and works well to produce a smoother shave.

Clean smell, and helps reduce irritation

Clean smell that’s not overpowering, and is easy to create a nice lather foam. Definitely helped me minimize (if not stop) cuts from using a safety razor and is building my confidence up towards moving to a single edge razor now. Lasts about a year (I use a few dabs each shave about once a week) which is also a plus as I don’t break the bank.

At least as good as my favorite (Taylor of Old Bond Street, Avocado)

Love the smooth shave it provides as well as the fragrance. The most important thing for me is a smooth comfortable shave–the fragrance is secondary, especially since it doesn’t persist much after the shave. I’ve tried several shaving creams & soaps and have been consistently using TOBS Avocado almost exclusively for over a decade. I had tried Truefitt & Hill Shaving Cream (samples) a long time ago, but that limited experience didn’t win me over at that time. This time, I’m loving it.What it interesting is that both TOBS and T&H come in containers that are exactly the same size, but their weights are different. TOBS is 150g (5.3 oz) and T&H is 190g (6.7 oz). Obviously showing that the latter has a more dense composition. Interestingly, I find that this difference seems to be reflected in the consistency of the lather they produce. This products lather is more dense, but still quite luxurious feeling.This difference, for me, like the fragrance, is less important than how my skin feels during, and more importantly, after shaving. And on this front, I feel like this product has earned its place as part of my shaving regimen from now on. It is awesome. I’m not likely to abandon my old standby, but I have room for both of them.Oh, by the way, I think the fragrance is very pleasant, and wish it was more persistent after the shave (much nicer the the TOBS Avocado–very mild).

A true classic shave cream.

I returned to traditional wet shaving 15 years ago and since then I have tried multiple shave creams. This became one of my favorites and it hasn’t changed over the years. It’s a classic masculine scent that’s not overpowering but has a definite presence. Just a small amount the size of an almond applied with a shaving brush is enough. It provides a slick cushion for shaving unlike any canned product.