I have no idea what scents I really like nor the performance of a particular cream/soap. Although reviews are nice, one person's experience does not a trend make. There is no substitute for experience. Buying samples is a reasonable way to try a wide variety of products.
Buying and using just one or two products for an entire life is, well boringggggg. Life is too short to have boring mornings.
Although the price of samples is obviously higher, on a per oz basis, than buying the full product, I do not begrudge the pricing structures. Usually additional labor is required to repackage the product or the company must acquire different size containers. Its the price of doing business.
For those companies who do not sell samples or companies who will not repackage and sell their samples, IMO, you lost a sale before you began. If you have no time to produce a sample, then I have no time for you. Would you buy a new car sight unseen without a test drive? We are not talking about $30,000 cars here but cheap shaving soaps/creams. Its not liquid gold. If you want me to try your product, provide a sample. I'm willing to pay for them. No sample? No sale.
To help others, here is a list of the companies I have found that sell samples. Some repackage existing products. Others are samples directly from the manufacturer. I cannot vouch for nor endorse any listed place. However, I will say that all samples are not created equal. Some are more equal than others. If a brand is mentioned, that does not mean the company selling it carries all scents from the brand. Some also sell samples of aftershave or other men's products. Feel free to add to the list. I have not tried all these companies. There are far to many. I am always looking though. Good luck in your quest to find the perfect shaving cream/soap
INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES
Al’s Shaving Products http://alsshaving.com/
Bronson Soap Company http://www.bronsonsoap.com
Captain’s Choice http://www.captainschoicestore.com
Chiseled Face http://www.chiseledface.com/samples/
Cold River Soap Works http://www.coldriversoapworks.com
Ginger’s Garden http://www.gingersgarden.com
Honey Bee Soaps http://www.honeybeesoaps.net
Kell’s Original http://kellsoriginal.com/
Mama Bears Soaps http://mamabearssoaps.com/
Mike’s Natural Soaps http://www.mikesnaturalsoaps.com
Mountain Country Soap http://www.mountaincountrysoap.com
Mystic Waters Shaving Soap http://www.mystic4men.com/soap.html
Outlaw Soaps http://www.outlawtradingco.com
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements http://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/ (Crown King Kokum Butter Shave Soap)
Queen Charlotte Soaps http://www.queencharlottesoaps.com
Reef Point Soaps http://reefpointsoaps.com
Sampsons Shaving Soap http://www.sampsonsallnatural.com/products/shaving-soap
Soap Commander http://soapcommander.com/
Stirling Soaps http://www.stirlingsoap.comstone
Stone Cottage Soapworks http://stonecottagesoapworks.com
Truefitt & Hill https://www.truefittandhill.com
Wet Shaving Products http://wetshavingproducts.com
REPACKERS or Resellers
Maggards Razors http://www.maggardrazors.com
The Superior Shave http://thesuperiorshave.com
The Old Town Shaving Shop http://www.oldtownshaving.com/
Gary’s Sample Shop http://sampleshop.blogspot.com
ShoeBox ShaveShop http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com
StraightRazors http://straightrazors.com
Amazon http://www.amazon.com
Buying and using just one or two products for an entire life is, well boringggggg. Life is too short to have boring mornings.
Although the price of samples is obviously higher, on a per oz basis, than buying the full product, I do not begrudge the pricing structures. Usually additional labor is required to repackage the product or the company must acquire different size containers. Its the price of doing business.
For those companies who do not sell samples or companies who will not repackage and sell their samples, IMO, you lost a sale before you began. If you have no time to produce a sample, then I have no time for you. Would you buy a new car sight unseen without a test drive? We are not talking about $30,000 cars here but cheap shaving soaps/creams. Its not liquid gold. If you want me to try your product, provide a sample. I'm willing to pay for them. No sample? No sale.
To help others, here is a list of the companies I have found that sell samples. Some repackage existing products. Others are samples directly from the manufacturer. I cannot vouch for nor endorse any listed place. However, I will say that all samples are not created equal. Some are more equal than others. If a brand is mentioned, that does not mean the company selling it carries all scents from the brand. Some also sell samples of aftershave or other men's products. Feel free to add to the list. I have not tried all these companies. There are far to many. I am always looking though. Good luck in your quest to find the perfect shaving cream/soap
INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES
Al’s Shaving Products http://alsshaving.com/
Bronson Soap Company http://www.bronsonsoap.com
Captain’s Choice http://www.captainschoicestore.com
Chiseled Face http://www.chiseledface.com/samples/
Cold River Soap Works http://www.coldriversoapworks.com
Ginger’s Garden http://www.gingersgarden.com
Honey Bee Soaps http://www.honeybeesoaps.net
Kell’s Original http://kellsoriginal.com/
Mama Bears Soaps http://mamabearssoaps.com/
Mike’s Natural Soaps http://www.mikesnaturalsoaps.com
Mountain Country Soap http://www.mountaincountrysoap.com
Mystic Waters Shaving Soap http://www.mystic4men.com/soap.html
Outlaw Soaps http://www.outlawtradingco.com
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements http://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/ (Crown King Kokum Butter Shave Soap)
Queen Charlotte Soaps http://www.queencharlottesoaps.com
Reef Point Soaps http://reefpointsoaps.com
Sampsons Shaving Soap http://www.sampsonsallnatural.com/products/shaving-soap
Soap Commander http://soapcommander.com/
Stirling Soaps http://www.stirlingsoap.comstone
Stone Cottage Soapworks http://stonecottagesoapworks.com
Truefitt & Hill https://www.truefittandhill.com
Wet Shaving Products http://wetshavingproducts.com
REPACKERS or Resellers
Maggards Razors http://www.maggardrazors.com
St James of London
Caties Bubbles
Wholly Kaw
Soap Smooth
Chiseled Face
Barrister & Mann
Mickey Lee
Throught the Fire
Cella
Castle Forbes
Musgo
Dapper Dragon
Strop Shoppe
DR Harris
Maggards
Proraso
LA Shaving
Taconic
Edwin Jagger
Geo F. Trumper
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Soap Smooth
Chiseled Face
Barrister & Mann
Mickey Lee
Throught the Fire
Cella
Castle Forbes
Musgo
Dapper Dragon
Strop Shoppe
DR Harris
Maggards
Proraso
LA Shaving
Taconic
Edwin Jagger
Geo F. Trumper
Taylor of Old Bond Street
The Superior Shave http://thesuperiorshave.com
Alles Seife Globetrotter 3-in-1 Shaving Soap
Cella
La Cigale 'Savon Barbe' Shaving Soap
Golddachs Shaving Cream
VP Leonhardy RasierSeife Shaving Soap
Mühle Organic Shaving Cream
Omega Shaving Cream
Proraso
RazoRock “XXX” Soap
Samson’s Soap
Savion Shaving Soaps
Simpsons Shaving Cream
Vulfix Shaving Cream
Zartgefühl 'Ziegen Bart' Shaving Soap
Cella
La Cigale 'Savon Barbe' Shaving Soap
Golddachs Shaving Cream
VP Leonhardy RasierSeife Shaving Soap
Mühle Organic Shaving Cream
Omega Shaving Cream
Proraso
RazoRock “XXX” Soap
Samson’s Soap
Savion Shaving Soaps
Simpsons Shaving Cream
Vulfix Shaving Cream
Zartgefühl 'Ziegen Bart' Shaving Soap
The Old Town Shaving Shop http://www.oldtownshaving.com/
Chiseled Face
LA Shaving
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
Martin de Candre
Xpec
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Salter
Vulfix
Simpsons
Barrister & Mann
Castle Forbes
DR Harris
Geo F Trumper
Antica Barbieria Colla
LA Shaving
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
Martin de Candre
Xpec
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Salter
Vulfix
Simpsons
Barrister & Mann
Castle Forbes
DR Harris
Geo F Trumper
Antica Barbieria Colla
Gary’s Sample Shop http://sampleshop.blogspot.com
See website for details
ShoeBox ShaveShop http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com
Taylor of Old Bondstreet
StraightRazors http://straightrazors.com
The Blades Grim Luxury Shaving Soap
Amazon http://www.amazon.com
Col Conk
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