C & E

[djr7572]

Greetings gents,

This is kind of a broad question, but I just wondered what you guys think of Crabtree & Evelyn products in general ?? I sure see them a lot in photos on this forum (Shave Of The Day) so they must be pretty popular. I've never tried any of their products but all three of their scents do sound intriguing.
How does she shave cream perform? How about the after shave balm?

Thanks!

- Dave

[roughrider]

I have tried all 4 scents. They are all great and perform fantastic for me. Stop by a C&E store and request samples of all 4 scents and the 3 a/s balms.

[djr7572]

I have tried all 4 scents. They are all great and perform fantastic for me. Stop by a C&E store and request samples of all 4 scents and the 3 a/s balms.

Great, thank you. Do you find the after shave balms to be a good consistency? Not too greasy?

[Scotto]

The C&E creams are quite good. I would say the lather and shave is of slightly poorer quality than Taylors, etc., but these are small differences.

The balm is very good as well. Medium weight, easily absorbed, and quite soothing.

[joel]

Their sandalwood scent is among my favorite, all of their products are superb, and they have very interesting scents. The a/s balm is like a superior version of DR Harris a/s milk and works quite well, the shave cream is good, the shave soap is superb, the deodorants are superb, their colognes are great - overall a very good english firm!

Buy with confidence!

[Austin]

Dave, I agree with everyone. Do yourself a favor and try the almond shave cream. I would compare it favorably with the the 3 Ts.

[djr7572]

Thank you kind sirs .... I think I'll be making a visit to my local C & E store this weekend :001_smile

[DoubleE]

Dave, I agree with everyone. Do yourself a favor and try the almond shave cream. I would compare it favorably with the the 3 Ts.

While most of the creams are not my favorites, the almond would be the exception. Yesterday's SOTD (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=22404&postcount=54) provide some tremendous lather. In general, I prefer their soaps to the creams with almond being the exception. Their ASBs are on par with the best. They're all top-notch and like Joel said, are medium weights and absob quickly and work extremely well. The sandalwood EDT is one of my favorite scents! Love it!

[KUJO]

Dave,

I'll echo the sentiments of the collective.

I really like the scents of the C&E creams, with Nomad being in my top 3 all-time favorites.

The shave creams all offer about the same lather consistency in my mind, with the main difference being in the scent.

The after shave balms are very nice as well. They absorb quick and leave a non-greasy feeling, which is real important to me; can't stand the greasy kid stuff

[djr7572]

thanks guys! I appreciate all the feedback.

[djr7572]

hey, do any of you guys own more than one C & E scent or cream (or EDT)? Or do all of you just have one out of their lineup? I took the plunge yesterday and bought Sienna - I got the EDT, shave cream tube, and A/S balm. At the time I bought it, the Sienna was my favorite of the three scents that they offer. Although, now, I'm really wanting the Sandalwood as it took a very close 2nd place. Their Sandalwood is very nice ... very earthy. I have little experience with "true" Sandalwoods and this one seems pretty close to what I'd think Sandalwood would smell like. It does seem to be pretty much just a single-note Sandalwood ... which, I guess, is great for the Sandalwood lover. That's kind of why I went with the Sienna - it just seemed a little more interesting at the time I was sampling everything in the store.

what do you guys think?

- Dave

[Scotto]

I have a variety of stuff from C&E. I think the Sandalwood cream, ASB, and EdT are the best of the lot. I don't believe it is truly a single-note sandalwood, but the the scent is sublime. If you want to get a sense of what true sandalwood EO smells like on its own, try AOS Sandalwood cream or QED's Sandalwood soap. The real thing is quite dry and balsamic - a different beast from some of the other offerings out there.

[Austin]

hey, do any of you guys own more than one C & E scent or cream (or EDT)? Or do all of you just have one out of their lineup? I took the plunge yesterday and bought Sienna - I got the EDT, shave cream tube, and A/S balm. At the time I bought it, the Sienna was my favorite of the three scents that they offer. Although, now, I'm really wanting the Sandalwood as it took a very close 2nd place. Their Sandalwood is very nice ... very earthy. I have little experience with "true" Sandalwoods and this one seems pretty close to what I'd think Sandalwood would smell like. It does seem to be pretty much just a single-note Sandalwood ... which, I guess, is great for the Sandalwood lover. That's kind of why I went with the Sienna - it just seemed a little more interesting at the time I was sampling everything in the store.

what do you guys think?

- Dave

Dave, you did good. Sienna is a great scent that lasts all day. I actually like it better than their sandalwood. For a really great sandalwood, give Floris' version a try.

[djr7572]

I have a variety of stuff from C&E. I think the Sandalwood cream, ASB, and EdT are the best of the lot. I don't believe it is truly a single-note sandalwood, but the the scent is sublime. If you want to get a sense of what true sandalwood EO smells like on its own, try AOS Sandalwood cream or QED's Sandalwood soap. The real thing is quite dry and balsamic - a different beast from some of the other offerings out there.


Thanks Scott. That just shows my lack of experience with Sandalwoods. "Dry" and "earthy" was what came to mind when I sampled the C&E Sandalwood. I liked it because it's different. I don't think most people even really know what Sandalwood is ... or have even heard of it. It does offer a nice change though if you want something a little different.

[AACJ]

I have the C & E Sandalwood Hard Soap and a nice little tube of Nomad Ron gave me. Plus if go in there and inquire about a product, they will make a sample up for you without asking. I usually buy something while I'm there anyway so I don't feel like a mooch.

My wife and I both use their Aloe Vera Lip Balm and I use their Sandalwood Hair and Body Wash (same Sandalwood scent as the rest of that line).

Plus we have a few C & E stores close by.

[Scotto]

It's funny how different people perceive scents differently. Everyone seems to love Sienna, but on me.... :18: :18: :07:

[djr7572]

It's funny how different people perceive scents differently. Everyone seems to love Sienna, but on me.... :18: :18: :07:


True. True. Sienna just seemed the most interesting of the 3. Sandalwood was a close second but I went with my gut-feeling and chose Sienna. Nomad came in at #3 for me ... it just struck me as a little too "mainstream" and not very interesting. It definately wasn't what I was expecting. I just feel like I've smelled that scent in so many other colognes .... it was very pleasant and fresh, just too common.

[Nitrox]

I was at the C&E store and bought the Almond and Sienna scents, they are really nice. I did take a whiff of the Nomad and did not like it at all. The sandalwood was nice too, I'll probably pick that up next time I go there.

[roughrider]

My wife and I both use their Aloe Vera Lip Balm.




I also use the Aloe Vera Lip Balm. It's fantastic.

[rtaylor61]

I have found all of the C&E products to be first class. Their Almond is my favorite, and I have it both in cream and soap. They also sell branded Edwin Jagger badger brushes, and I have their small Best Badger and travel brush (which is NOT a turnback).

Randy

[crackstar]

I think C & E puts out one of the finest selection of shaving stuff on this planet. I love the scent of the almond cream, as well as the Sienna, and thanks to connections, I pay next to nothing.

Jeff

[roughrider]

and thanks to connections, I pay next to nothing.

Jeff


Thanks for the info Jeff. Next time I need anything from C&E, I'll be sure to let you know. :wink: :biggrin:

[djr7572]

[QUOTE=crackstar]I think C & E puts out one of the finest selection of shaving stuff on this planet. I love the scent of the almond cream, as well as the Sienna, and thanks to connections, I pay next to nothing.



I'll have to try the Sweet Almond Oil cream ... I tried the other three, but not the Almond.

[roughrider]

[QUOTE=crackstar]
I'll have to try the Sweet Almond Oil cream ... I tried the other three, but not the Almond.


Get some as when you get a chance. You're missin' out on some good stuff.

[djr7572]

What's the consensus amongst you gents on the C&E creams .. ? Do you notice any difference in performance amongst the different scents, or is it just simply a difference in smell? I would imagine that all 4 varietals are created equal with the only difference being the scent ...

- dave

[Bflotom2]

Good Evening
I have all three scents as well as both styles in the almond. I find that the Sienna is lighter and not as long lasting as a scent compared to the others. I also find the almond cream to be richer then either Sienna or Nomad. As I have stated before I tend to hold the Almond for when my face feels below par or when the blade is near the end of it's life but it's not "change the blade day". I don't want to start a revolution but IMHO the C&E creams are superior to the three "T". All of the C&E products as stated before are of high quality.
The only other cream that I find to be close to the Almond is the Taylor of Bond street Hypo-Allergenic. Though the TofBS tends to dry out prematurely.
As several people pointed out get the samples and try them all.
Regards
Tom

[djr7572]

I'll tell ya what .... up until the last few days, Nancy Boy has been my shave cream of choice - above all others. I've been using a sample of C&E Almond cream the past few days and I'm thinking that this stuff is going to knock Nancy Boy into the #2 spot. The C&E Almond is out of this world ... the cream is so rich, so easy to apply, so easy to shave with. It protects even better than Nancy Boy and the lather seems to hold up better. I can't believe how moisturized my face felt when I was rinsing - and afterward.

[javyn]

For a really great sandalwood, give Floris' version a try.

I have a sample of Floris Santal cream and WOW it is phenomenal!


Do you notice any difference in performance amongst the different scents, or is it just simply a difference in smell?

I have tubes of Almond and Sandalwood, and unfortunately the Sandalwood is probably the poorest performer out of any shaving cream I've tried. The lather dissipates in the brush very quickly! Still, I love the scent, so I'll just have to lather up twice, once for each pass. That way I will run out sooner rather than later and get to buy something else.

Oh yes, the Almond Oil cream doesn't have this problem, and is one of the best performers I have tried. Makes the brush explode with a wet, slick, long lasting lather.

EDIT: Tried the Sandalwood again today, but used twice as much. Much better, but it was still not as lubricious as the Almond Oil. ;)

[PottyDoctor]

Visited my local C&E yesterday and bought a tub of the Almond Oil cream and got samples of Sienna and Nomad. I used the Almond Oil cream this morning and really, really love the fragrance and the performance.

Did I read somewhere that they are discontinuing the plastic tubs and going strictly with the glass jars? If they are discontinuing the plastic tubs I might go back and buy another one...they were only $12. Hope someone can fill me in on this.

[letterk]

I've heard the same about the discontinuing the plastic. I'm meeting my wife there after work and hope they have some plastic tubes.

[dadwasright]

My advice is to stock up on the 5.8 oz plastic tubs at $12 as they are quite the bargain.

The new glass jars, though beautiful, hold only 5.3 oz and cost $25.

[letterk]

Got the last two tubs of Almond Oil last night from my local store. It wasn't marked on sale but rang up for $12.

[PottyDoctor]

Got the last two tubs of Almond Oil last night from my local store. It wasn't marked on sale but rang up for $12.


I was at the C&E Outlet Store, located in the Tanger Factory Outlet Center in Myrtle Beach, SC about 3 weeks ago. They had very little shaving related accessories so all I was able to get there was a cake of Almond Oil shaving soap for $5. I had hoped to snag the $35 Badger Brush for pennies on the dollar, but they didn't have one at the time. But if you ever get the opportunity to stop there...by all means do! They have some great buys on many of their products. I bought the Gardener's Therapy Hand Lotion pump bottles for $11 and they are normally around $25. The bottles had slight dents.

And the folks who work there were excellent in their customer service! I don't know if C&E has any other factory outlet stores in other parts of the country or not.

[mrob]

Check it out! http://www.littlehousefashions.com/aloilshcring.html

[PottyDoctor]

Check it out! http://www.littlehousefashions.com/aloilshcring.html


Interesting find!!! It's strange that the Almond is $18.50 and their Nomad and Sienna are still $25! Thanks for the alert!

[roughrider]

I was at the C&E Outlet Store, located in the Tanger Factory Outlet Center in Myrtle Beach, SC about 3 weeks ago. They had very little shaving related accessories so all I was able to get there was a cake of Almond Oil shaving soap for $5. I had hoped to snag the $35 Badger Brush for pennies on the dollar, but they didn't have one at the time. But if you ever get the opportunity to stop there...by all means do! They have some great buys on many of their products. I bought the Gardener's Therapy Hand Lotion pump bottles for $11 and they are normally around $25. The bottles had slight dents.

And the folks who work there were excellent in their customer service! I don't know if C&E has any other factory outlet stores in other parts of the country or not.


How did you find a C&E Outlet Store? I'm wondering if they have one in California?

[PottyDoctor]

How did you find a C&E Outlet Store? I'm wondering if they have one in California?

When we were in Myrtle Beach on vacation my daughter was just looking through the store directory of the Tanger Outlet Stores and discovered a C&E store there. If you look on the C&E website under the store locator, you can find stores listed for your state. In California there is a C&E store in the Desert Hills Factory Stores in Cabazon, CA. That's the only way I know to tell if it is a Factory/Outlet store. You might call that particular store and ask them if there are other Outlet stores in CA or near your location.

[shaveking]

i picked up a plastic tub of the almond at a c&e outlet for 7.00 because the box was missing. all the others were 12.00.

pete

[Arby]

Roughrider,
To find the store closet to you go to the C&E website, at the bottom of the page click on ’Contact’.
On the left-hand side is a column labeled ‘Customer Service’
Click on Store Locater; third item from the bottom.

Ron