Cream Recommendations for a "Soap Guy"

**SteveWY** · 05-31-2012, 07:42 AM

Thanks you gentlemen! I now have an AD wish list started. I'm realizing that there is a fine line between soaps, croap, & soft (Italian) soaps. I brush load from a tub of Cella and a sample of TOBS now. I usually load the brush and go to face lathering but sometimes I will build the lather in the bowl first. Whatever you call the product I can see there are some high quality products recommended here that are "must try". Thanks again!

**jsj_297** · 05-31-2012, 07:22 PM

DR Harris any flavor is a must, and speick. KMF is a wonderfully available locally cream too.

**Triad** · 05-31-2012, 08:42 PM

Another vote for AOS
Sandlewood and Ocean Kelp are my two favorite and they lather good

**ODJ** · 06-01-2012, 12:03 PM

Queen Charlotte Soaps creams (croaps).

**Alejandro1969** · 06-01-2012, 12:38 PM

cella

**Cochese2323** · 06-01-2012, 08:24 PM

I just purchased my first full tub of cream, been using all soaps since i started. Castle Forbes Lavender for this guy. Couldn't be happier. Stuff isn't really a cream in the full sense, more like a soft soap, but who cares. Stuff is amazing. Lathers easy peasy and it is slick! Oh yeah, and it smells outstanding.

**nrv216** · 06-01-2012, 09:02 PM

T&H 1805 cream is a must try in my book. Although I admit it is a very short book at this point.

nrv216

**mftoms59** · 06-02-2012, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by jazzguy

... will the KMF lather with a brush?

Yes & very well.

**musicman1951** · 06-02-2012, 07:36 AM

My favorites are:
AK 1869 in the pot
Castle Forbes Lavender first and then Lime - both wonderful.

**Julius** · 06-03-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by SteveWY

There probably is a thread in the section of the forum somewhere but please excuse my impatience.

I am mainly a hard soap in a mug, face latherer.

I do use some Bigelow in a tube at home and for travel. I enjoy Cella but that is more of a soft soap. I have plenty of soaps "on deck" to keep me going for a couple years. I'm wondering if I am missing out on some variety with not exploring some good creams. What should be on my list? Thanks for your advice.

I'm pretty biased, but I have to second some other opinions on Trumpers Coconut. Its one of my favorites although I'm a bit of a Trumpers fan. It's quite nicely cushioning, and pretty slick as well. Although if you try it and want it a little slicker it does respond well to being super-lathered with a plain or scent-free soap. Its not cheap, but your face is worth it.. (that's the excuse I give myself, it's worked so far..)

**Predict** · 06-03-2012, 05:46 PM

Any cream. Try several and you may find that your not a soap guy after all. I use both soaps and creams. Like them equally just like some variety. Can't go wrong with TOBS or AOS

**Antique Hoosier** · 06-03-2012, 05:48 PM

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

**Amir** · 06-09-2012, 05:00 PM

My first two creams were Truefitt and Hill 1805 and Trumpers Almond.

I took a chance with the T & H 1805 and found it to be terrific! While Old School, it's got a nice fresh smell.

I've used some Almond scented French soaps (lady friend's) in the shower, and figured Almond was a safe bet.

(It was)