T&H West Indian Limes Shave Cream [Archive]

CraigK

05-21-2006, 06:00 PM

Kyle,

This the first English Cream I ever used, and still keep it at the top of my list. I also use the after shave balm as well. Might just use it tomorrow along with some Dominican Bay Lime.

CraigK

roughrider

05-21-2006, 07:16 PM

Nicely done Kyle. I can't keep my nose from sniffing the brush after using this cream. :biggrin:

Kyle

05-21-2006, 07:23 PM

Nicely done Kyle. I can't keep my nose from sniffing the brush after using this cream. :biggrin:
I hear you on that. Sadly, anytime I'm in the bathroom and see the tub, I end up taking a sniff.

roughrider

05-21-2006, 07:29 PM

I hear you on that. Sadly, anytime I'm in the bathroom and see the tub, I end up taking a sniff.

Tell me about it. I sometimes used take a sniff before I went to bed. Now I do it with the QED New Rose shave stick. Man, I think we need help. :biggrin:

Austin

05-21-2006, 08:12 PM

This was my first lime shave cream and still one of my favorites.

rtaylor61

05-21-2006, 08:32 PM

I've had limes from Classic Shaving and from Coates. Nice, but I just don't really get into it...I must be trying the wrong stuff. I'll wait for Ashford to get it in!

Randy

Scotto

05-22-2006, 05:20 AM

It is a great scent. I have the shampoo and body wash, it is is ridiculously intense. Makes the whole house smell like Lime soda. My kids like to shower with it as well.

guenron

05-22-2006, 05:44 AM

It is a great scent. I have the shampoo and body wash, it is is ridiculously intense. Makes the whole house smell like Lime soda. My kids like to shower with it as well.
I have the body bar too! Nice, like rubbing lime Lifesavers all over yourself..:w00t:
But tell us about the trip. Museum? Canal Tour? Bordellos?:lol:

mrob

05-22-2006, 06:42 PM

Kyle

05-22-2006, 08:00 PM

I've not smelled the Coates version, so I can't make the comparison. I do, however, find the T&H to be a very strong scent.

Austin

05-22-2006, 08:05 PM

I have both and Coates would be more limey. T&H is a tad sweeter.

guenron

05-23-2006, 05:43 AM

mrob

05-23-2006, 06:53 AM

Ron,

Should have known you'd have all of them in your personal SC library! I'll look forward to your thoughts. . .or should I say smells!

Scotto

05-23-2006, 08:25 AM

They are all very different scents. Not to steal Ron's' thunder but....

Taylor - "woody first, citrus later"
Coates - "bitter lime"
T&H = "fizzy lime soda"
Trumpers = "mild, sweet lime"

and don't forget the best lime scent of them all:

QED Fresh Limes - "an intense fresh lime blast"

I am sure some high-faluttin' type will chime in with how Castle Forbes kicks all their a$$es, but such is life. :rolleyes:

Austin

05-23-2006, 09:39 AM

Castle Forbes Lime rocks! Just kidding. I have not smelled it.

guenron

05-23-2006, 09:54 AM

Castle Forbes Lime rocks! Just kidding. I have not smelled it.
Scotto was right, Hi Falootin' from Baja Oklahoma too!

Austin

05-23-2006, 10:14 AM

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

water

05-23-2006, 02:24 PM

The QED Lime is intense. No mistaking it.

I tried the GFT Lime cream (sample) this morning and while it provided a very good shave (though not as good as the other GFT creams I own), the scent was pretty dull. GFT creams are pretty much my favourite, so this was a little bit of a let-down.

I think I will see if I can get a sample of the T&H Lime sent to me. I have heard so many good things about it and this review has accelerated my interest.

guenron

05-24-2006, 06:44 AM

Ron,

Should have known you'd have all of them in your personal SC library! I'll look forward to your thoughts. . .or should I say smells!
Ran the Coates this morning.. Nice dry lime fragrance. Hint of something else in the background that I could not put my finger on. The kind of lime you want ot put in a gin and tonic to give it puckerability.

rtaylor61

05-24-2006, 07:46 AM

I hear you on that. Sadly, anytime I'm in the bathroom and see the tub, I end up taking a sniff.

Please tell me you are talking about the "tub" of West Indian Limes! :eek:

Randy

Kyle

05-24-2006, 08:39 AM

Please tell me you are talking about the "tub" of West Indian Limes! :eek:

Randy
A gentleman never tells.:biggrin:

water

05-24-2006, 08:41 AM

At least you didn't say "bowl" instead of "tub". :001_smile

guenron

05-24-2006, 08:53 AM

At least you didn't say "bowl" instead of "tub". :001_smile
:lol: :lol: :lol:

guenron

05-25-2006, 06:58 AM

I have the Coates Limes shave cream, and just don't get that limey kick I'm looking for from it. Does the T&H smell more limey?

My favorite summe cologne is a lime scent--I'd love to have a great lime shave cream, too.
Mitch,
I have the T&H, Taylors, and Coates laying about. Promise I'll sniff them out this evening and give you a report. Think I have the Trumper also.. I'll have to search.
I seem to be doing this backwards, but with all of this tub and tube sniffing!
This AM was a serious disappointment, Taylor Lemon & Lime. Definitely not one to use if you are looking for a lemon or lime zing. Tomorrow we will do the T&H WI Limes Extract.
Let's review the similies here:
1. Coates: Like a (very dry) lime in a gin and tonic (preferably Scweppes and Beefeaters thank you)
2. Taylor: Like you squeezed a wedge of lemon into your iced tea (brewed from a tea bag) and missed the glass for the most part. (Very weak and only lemon)
Till tomorrow's installment.

water

05-25-2006, 08:13 AM

Beefeater Ron?! Surely Tanqueray at the very least.

guenron

05-25-2006, 08:53 AM

Beefeater Ron?! Surely Tanqueray at the very least.
I am trying to pass on the sense of smell from a common experience base. The Tanqueray, while well represented in the liquor cabinet, has too many good things going that distort the lime's fragrance.

Drew

05-25-2006, 08:57 AM

I'm with Ron on this one... Beefeater gin for me as well. When it comes to mid-priced offerings, Gordon's gin is pretty good also. It is nice and dry as is the Beefeater. However, I am not as insistent as Ron re: the brand of tonic that is used in my drink.

I recently ordered a tub of the T&H limes cream. After seeing the review here, and being in the market for a lime cream for a while, everything seemed to line up well. For sake of full disclosure, a tub of Trumpers coconut cream, a bottle of DR Harris Arlington aftershave and a bottle of Taylors Victorian Limes No. 74 aftershave also found their way into my shopping cart.

executiveshaving.com doesn't get much press here, but I found their prices, all-in, very reasonable... it was less than $110 delivered for this purchase.

Drew

KUJO

05-25-2006, 07:20 PM

I recently ordered a tub of the T&H limes cream. After seeing the review here, and being in the market for a lime cream for a while, everything seemed to line up well. For sake of full disclosure, a tub of Trumpers coconut cream, a bottle of DR Harris Arlington aftershave and a bottle of Taylors Victorian Limes No. 74 aftershave also found their way into my shopping cart.

Do you put 'da Lime in 'da Coconut? :biggrin:

Kyle

05-25-2006, 07:26 PM

Do you put 'da Lime in 'da Coconut? :biggrin:
I'm not sure it you are joking or serious, but that combo might make for a very interesting cream.

mrob

05-25-2006, 07:30 PM

Now that sounds great!

ouch

05-25-2006, 07:32 PM

I'm no expert on gin, but I do enjoy an occasional Plymouth or Henkdrick's.

As, as for vino....................:001_rolle

KUJO

05-25-2006, 07:46 PM

I'm not sure it you are joking or serious, but that combo might make for a very interesting cream.

I've actually given thought to mixing creams up, so I'm glad to see you've actually mixed Taylor's Lavender and Tom's Mint.

Put de lime in de coconut and call me in the morning (http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/clipserve/B000159ELA001007/0/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_007/104-3430972-1363138)

guenron

05-26-2006, 05:38 AM

And I previously said:

I seem to be doing this backwards, but with all of this tub and tube sniffing!
This AM was a serious disappointment, Taylor Lemon & Lime. Definitely not one to use if you are looking for a lemon or lime zing. Tomorrow we will do the T&H WI Limes Extract.
Let's review the similies here:
1. Coates: Like a (very dry) lime in a gin and tonic (preferably Scweppes and Beefeaters thank you)
2. Taylor: Like you squeezed a wedge of lemon into your iced tea (brewed from a tea bag) and missed the glass for the most part. (Very weak and only lemon)
Till tomorrow's installment.
3. Truefitt & Hill: WI Limes Extract may be a misnomer. This is a dead ringer for Key Lime pie filling before you add any sweetner. EXCELLENT!
Tomorrow QED (a soap) or Trumpers (soap or cream) any druthers?

Pilot

05-26-2006, 10:11 PM

I have the T&H West Indies Lime Aftershave Balm - I bought it purely for the scent. Now I'm want to own the shave cream too - damn you Kyle:cursing:, the SCAD is getting me bad

:smile:

Kyle

05-27-2006, 04:35 AM

I have the T&H West Indies Lime Aftershave Balm - I bought it purely for the scent. Now I'm want to own the shave cream too - damn you Kyle:cursing:, the SCAD is getting me bad

:smile:
Fighting it only hurts. Embrace the dark side.:wink:

guenron

05-27-2006, 04:42 PM

And I previously said:

I seem to be doing this backwards, but with all of this tub and tube sniffing!
This AM was a serious disappointment, Taylor Lemon & Lime. Definitely not one to use if you are looking for a lemon or lime zing. Tomorrow we will do the T&H WI Limes Extract.
Let's review the similies here:
1. Coates: Like a (very dry) lime in a gin and tonic (preferably Scweppes and Beefeaters thank you)
2. Taylor: Like you squeezed a wedge of lemon into your iced tea (brewed from a tea bag) and missed the glass for the most part. (Very weak and only lemon)
3. Truefitt & Hill: WI Limes Extract may be a misnomer. This is a dead ringer for Key Lime pie filling before you add any sweetner. EXCELLENT!
Today's Installment:
4. QED Lime: Talk about lime in your face! No subtle nuance here, just lime, lime, and more lime. Smells like you got a fresh lime at the nearby grocery, cut it open and squeezed in into you palm!