TOBS ST.James

**pirateskull** · 11-17-2011, 05:20 AM

Have any of you guys used this cream?I just ordered some from WCS,and wanted to get some feedback.I am a big fan of TOBS shave creams,Rose,Almond,Sandalwood,and Lavender.The description of the scent sounds interesting.Thanks guys for any response.

**teffy_t** · 11-17-2011, 05:45 AM

I went to the TOBS shop in London in September and had a sniff of all of there offerings. For me, St James stood out as being a perfect blend of masculinity, perfume and winter comfort. I bought it together with the Mr. Taylor cream and so far haven't even cracked the latter open.

It does to my mind have a slightly looser consistency than the other TOBs cream yet still provides the trademark slick, volumous and protective lather.

All in all, in spite of it irritating my face a little, it's my favourite scent to date and well worth the 7 pounds spent.

Enjoy

**pirateskull** · 11-17-2011, 05:47 AM

Thanks for the info.

**cluelessdude** · 11-17-2011, 08:20 AM

I just bought it randomly like you and I really like it. the scent is great in my opinion.

**jwilock** · 11-17-2011, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by teffy_t

I went to the TOBS shop in London in September and had a sniff of all of there offerings. For me, St James stood out as being a perfect blend of masculinity, perfume and winter comfort. I bought it together with the Mr. Taylor cream and so far haven't even cracked the latter open.

It does to my mind have a slightly looser consistency than the other TOBs cream yet still provides the trademark slick, volumous and protective lather.

All in all, in spite of it irritating my face a little, it's my favourite scent to date and well worth the 7 pounds spent.

Enjoy

I have 6 TOBS products including St. James, Eton College and Mr. Taylor. Of this group preferred the smell of St. James. No accounting for taste as I'm sure this is a minority opinion. As proof of my preference, I just finished the St. James yesterday.

**beeranon** · 11-17-2011, 12:14 PM

It's funny, the last three TOBS creams I tried from my sample purchase were Mr. Taylor's, St. James, and Eton College, in that order. My notes on each as I tried them were identical: my favorite TOBS scent yet. All three just smell like a shaving cream ought to smell, although each is unique.

**Barber-Eile** · 11-17-2011, 12:21 PM

I bought this product on sale and ended up PIFing it because I wasn't keen on the scent but that's purely because it is a veeery masculine scent and I found it a touch too chemically for my liking.
I find the TOBS creams leave a lingering scent too which is great if you like the smell!

**lirijavdekje** · 01-22-2012, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by teffy_t

I went to the TOBS shop in London in September and had a sniff of all of there offerings. For me, St James stood out as being a perfect blend of masculinity, perfume and winter comfort. I bought it together with the Mr. Taylor cream and so far haven't even cracked the latter open.

It does to my mind have a slightly looser consistency than the other TOBs cream yet still provides the trademark slick, volumous and protective lather.

All in all, in spite of it irritating my face a little, it's my favourite scent to date and well worth the 7 pounds spent.

Enjoy

ROTFLMAO at your avatar.

**douglask** · 04-23-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks guys for the reviews here. I've been wanting to get TOBS St. James Aftershave. This helps give me an idea of the scent... sounds like exactly what I want. Now if only it wasn't out of stock at WCS, and Fendrihan. Italian Barber has it, but it's about $10 more than at WCS.

**cnnc97** · 04-23-2012, 12:23 PM

I traded for a sample of it a while back and I didn't care too much for the scent, can't really recall why. I did get great shaves out of it. I prefer the scents of Mr Taylor and Jermyn Street though.

**Le Buzz** · 04-23-2012, 12:28 PM

It's a great scent, probably the most modern scent of the TOBS creams, except for Jermyn st. It is very similar to T&T's Sandalwood, with a little less sandalwood if that makes sense.

Definitely something I would wear as an edt, and probably prefer the scent more in an edt than a cream actually. Nevertheless, I doubt you'll be sorry you bought it.

**edgerunner** · 04-23-2012, 12:39 PM

St. James and Jermyn St. are my favorite TOBS creams. My nose compares the scent of St. James with GFT Eucris.

**Rivguy** · 04-23-2012, 01:23 PM

I enjoy the TOBS creams very much. I like the St. James scent and the performance of both the cream and the shave stick. In fact, I like the scent so much I purchased both the AS and Cologne. My wife likes it as well. I find it to be a very fresh and masculine scent that stays with me for many hours. I have had several compliments on the scent. I get great shaves from this cream as I do with all the TOBS creams.

Regards,

Doug

**bkflyfisher** · 04-23-2012, 02:38 PM

I almost PIFd my tub of St. James to my buddy, since I mainly use soaps, but after using it a couple times and getting near BBS shaves, decided to keep it. Clean, masculine, modern and classy scent as other's have noted.
I think I'll always keep a tub of TOBS in my stash as it's the first luxury brand shaving cream I used when I started properly shaving a couple years ago. I also have the Rose which is great. Eventually I'll try Jermyn St. but I'm trying to keep ADs in check esp with creams because they have a shelf life.

**Roger Smith** · 04-23-2012, 03:42 PM

What does St. James smell like? Compare it to something.

**mistercitizen** · 04-23-2012, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by douglask

Thanks guys for the reviews here. I've been wanting to get TOBS St. James Aftershave. This helps give me an idea of the scent... sounds like exactly what I want. Now if only it wasn't out of stock at WCS, and Fendrihan. Italian Barber has it, but it's about $10 more than at WCS.

Try straightrazordesigns.com. I was like you and wanted to order it from WCS but I got it from here a couple weeks ago instead. Their prices are very good.

Ben

**bkflyfisher** · 04-23-2012, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Roger Smith

What does St. James smell like? Compare it to something.

Hmm, that's a tough one-I believe it's called an aquatic, cool water type scent. The only product I have that is somewhat similar for comparison is Nivea Energy AS. I usually finish a St james shave with Energy splash, as they go well together.

**Vivasanti** · 04-23-2012, 06:49 PM

It is a very STRONG scent compared to Jermyn St and Mr Taylors, it is quite nice, other describe it as sickly.

It the cream i use to take the pong off my brushes.

**Aku Aku** · 04-24-2012, 05:44 PM

Hard to describe the scent, but a worthy choice for sure. Hard to go wrong with the TOBS line.

**EBE** · 04-25-2012, 12:50 PM

I have kept a steady supply of TOBS Sandalwood, Eton College and St. James in my cabinet for several years. I love the stuff. I haven't tried the Jermyn St. yet but I am wanting to in the near future.