Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Herbal Shaving Soap. So the hard puck. To me, that’s what Sandalwood should smell like. This is my benchmark. Love it
Awesome video. My all time favourite is TOBS. To me it’s so refined and posh. Like something a refined gentleman would wear. Thanks again for the great video. Cheers
Like I said on another comment I love the smell of TOBS sandalwood though I haven't used it yet, but Everytime I open my drawers to get my shaving supplies I open it up and smell it. It genuinely makes me smile when I smell it.
I love the smell of sandalwood from TOBS. I haven't used it yet but I'm working may way to it. I just got Truefitt& Hill Apsley shaving cream. It's smells good. I opened it up to smell it and there was a tiny bit just on the lid. I wiped it off so it wouldn't get on the threads, closed it up, and decided to lather it up in my hand just to get a feel for it. Lathered up pretty well the the tiny amount I had on the tip of my finger. But what really impressed me is the amount of time it lasts after you wash it off. It's been about an hour and I can still smell it on my hands.
Hi Kevy- Very nice overview of a range of sandalwood creams; thank you! I have only tried TOBS, and it was nice, but it is not really a go-to soap scent for me. I think your shaves this month will definitely open various new possibilities for me, though; I’m looking forward to it! I hope your week ahead is a good one and all the best!
Thanks Mike. I'm looking forward to the shaves. I haven't used these soaps and creams for quite a while now. It'll be interesting to see how they perform. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Nice Kevy. I have TOBS, Proraso and AOS sandalwood. None of the soaps and creams are going to smell like pure sandalwood or the oil for that matter. Soap making has it's limitations. Sometimes I add a drop of pure oil into my bowl while lathering, works great. I'm a sandalwood fan, I have many bottles of pure oil and pieces of wood from India that are 20+ years old. Beautiful scent. Just waiting on the shaves now. Enjoy!
Hi Terry. I've had some Mysore sandalwood bath soap in the past and the real sandalwood scent is very strong and quite pungent to my nose. All these soaps smell nothing like it! I guess they've all been jazzed up,a little to make them more appealing to the wet shaving marketplace. Still, they all smell lovely. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Based on your comment in another video: "Everyone should have a Proraso" I bought my first soap and guess what: Proraso Saldalwood. Another great video... Thank you so much.
Yeah Kevy. And thanks to you now I can "enjoy the process" (as you mentioned in one of your videos) and bring the 'boring shaving process' 😩 into a 'complete pleasant experience'😀. Thank you so much 👌👍
Going to use my Proraso Red for my leg shave tonight. I am allergic to TOBS Sandalwood, so want to revisit the Proraso to see if I get a reaction to that, and see if certain ingredients I react to or the Sandalwood itself.
So true. Both the cream and soap were fantastic. I am fortunate enough to have stocked up when the outlet stores were open. I have yet to find something close C&E scent-wise.
I recently bought a couple of different sandalwood shaving creams. Scent wise, my favourite is Taylor of Old Bond Street. Performance wise, my favourite is D.R. Harris
Truefitt and Hill is epic. Worth a blind buy, tried a purchased sample size cream with matching balm loved it. Performer, as advertised. Will purchase soon.
Proraso red and TAOS sandalwood, very similar like you said Kevy, both are nice, I'll like to try TOBS sandalwood, I have st james and almond scent on tobs and like their performance a lot
I actually love all the ones featured! I haven't tried Trumper's cream, but I have the skin food. It is marvelous. My favorite is Jakarta, by Fairhope Soap Co. It has an amazing balance of woody, oily, and an emergent sweetness in the dry down.. Second place is ToBS. I have every accoutrement except the talc, and shower gel.
I have the TAOS and Stirling sandlewoods and love them both. The TAOS has a better scent but Stirling preforms a bit better. Can’t go wrong with having them both in your collection. Thank you for the review.
Happy Sunday Kevy! Now see here, Mr. Parr. You got all that foreign gear there, but you completely forgot Scottish products. I know for a fact that Lord Forbes produces a fine Cedarwood and Sandalwood shave cream...oh, aye! Maybe you heard of it? Castle Forbes? Made just up the road in Keig. I am sure Ian knows the product, so don't trouble yourself with a road trip to see his Lordship...just pop into the Gentleman's Groom Room (Your local by the way) and ask to see the complete line, FFS. ROTFLOL. Actually, I am quite pleased you reviewed the scents on these creams and soaps. I never was a sandalwood fan so I didn't brother myself to smell them. Thanks to you inspiration, I will take carefully inspect sandalwood scents in the future. Take care!
Hey Todd! Castle Forbes? Keig? I think(?) I've heard of,that from somewhere...! 😉 Ian does carry that in the Groom Room but I've never smelled it. Must rectify that on my next visit. Sandalwood scents are so varied. I hope you find one you can enjoy. Have a good week. Kevy 👍
I just used the Geo S Trumpers sandalwood shaving cream this morning, and while it is a decent barbershop scent, there isn't even a trace smell of sandalwood present. It's a shame, they shouldn't be calling it Sandalwood if you can't even detect it at any point in the shave or thereafter.
Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood is real nice i think. Never had a full tub but I’ve had a few samples of it over the years. Always liked it, well worth a try if you haven’t already ;)
I share your preference for TOBS and CELLA (sweet almond scent) but have yet to try SIMPSONS. I'll skip Mitchell's for now. If you haven't already tried it, have a few shaves with De Vergulde Hand (dutch for "the golden hand" if I got it right). It appears to be perhaps the oldest documented soap brand in Europe. Lathers fantastically, has pleasantly delicate "clean" scent and is extremely soothing for the skin. What's more, its not at all expensive. Look forward to hearing about your impressions.
@kevyshaves new sub to your channel Kevy and I’m loving all these older videos. Would love to see an updated video of this because I’m infatuated with sandalwood shaving soaps 😂 such a weird thing to be infatuated with - but I love sandalwood and would love to hear any new ones you might enjoy! Thanks! PS - right now my FAV sandalwood is Viking Revolutions sandalwood shaving cream, but moreover their aftershave balm… MAN that is really an amazing sandalwood scent. If you pickup a bottle of it would love to know what you think it compares to as I’m on a quest to find the best smelling & performing sandalwood shaving soap (even tho it’s probably super subjective)
Lothur grooming just released a real sandalwood scent called Lonny. That is a superb sandalwood scent and is very close to a true sandalwood scent. Cheers. Kevy 😃
Great idea, "Sandelwood September" 😊 Basically I love realistic sandalwood fragrance. Unfortunately most shaving creams and soaps called "Sandelwood" are mixtures that smell of anything except true sandelwood. After a few disappointments I turned my back on them and went for other of my favorite scents. The only which is left, is the red Proraso cream in a tube, with a scent that is a little chemical-artificial, but still ok. After your comments on the "Simpson's" and "Trumper" I might be tempted to getting samples and trying them.
Thanks Patrick. None of these come close to true smelling sandalwood. The Trumper isn't too bad but the Simpsons is probably the earthiest smelling Sandalwood I've tried. Cheers. Kevy 👍
my granddaughter who is 7 , got in love with the figure of the old lady on the furniture behind you ,close to the owls, very nice , yes kevy I am looking to have the Simpsons sandalwood, the TOBS scent is very nice, the proraso is not heavy enough but has unbelievable lather, greetings robert
Proraso Red. One of my first soaps (cream/tube). Still a favorite. Always in the rotation. Sometimes use it with the Red pre-shave but, It's not necessary. Cheers ;)
I watched this video many times and I had to come back to it cause I just got my first Tobs Sandlewood in the mail and I absolutely hate it. I do have samples of jermyn street and st James and I’m a little mad I didn’t get either of those scents. I’ve heard so much good things about the Tobs so I figured I would try it but I really love the proraso and Art of Shaving much much better . Proraso Red is probably my favorite soap cause it was my first one. But I was so mad I didn’t like the Tobs Sandlewood! I really wanted to like it
Hey Mike. That's a shame you don't like it. I've had soaps in the den and when I first bought them, I didn't care much for them, then after a while, I came back to try it and I liked it! The same with certain blades. I'm sure you can sell it on, there's lots of guys enjoy the scent. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves yeah I know your most definitely right! I shouldn’t jump the gun on the first whiff! And I didn’t even shave with it yet . I’ll be patient. Ya know I hated Arko at first , now I enjoy it lol
Do you have an opinion why many wet shavers hate Proraso? I don't really understand. With the Proraso Soap don't forget the Red Proraso Pre Shave! Such a smell enhancer!
I'm not sure. There are better soaps out there and I guess it's all down to personal preference or maybe some shavers like to agree with others 😉 I prefer to make my own mind up. I think Proraso soap and all their products are excellent value for money and work just great for me. Cheers. Kevy 👍
That's why I like your channel. Although you have tried uncountable number of soaps, you never ignore the cheaper ones, when of course they perform well like Proraso! Well done Kevy!
Just got the AOS sandalwood hard soap, and I'm quite sure there is now Iso-e-super in it, a synthetic wood chemical, it just ruins the soap for me... the soap would be perfect if they'd have left it how it used to be, I'm pretty sure I didn't ever pick up on this chemical in my previous soaps, which were actually the same cream version you are using. Does anyone else pick up on the Iso-e-super in the AOS sandalwood hard soap? Does the current formulation of the cream have it?
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well i will never be 100% myself again. they was overtaking me while driving and then they did shoot 2 time with a shotgun throw the driver side windows and hit me in the head bouth time. i black out about 2 week later i woke up in a hospital lucky to be alive. they did surgery on for about 48 hours was i told, the one site of my skull was almost gone including my eye. they did build all that up again in titanium and new jaw og that side. so i was very lucky to be alive today. but its not easy some time then think go wrong.
Thank you Chris. I think I've had a sample of the Edwin Jagger sandalwood, but I can't recall what it was like! Simpsons is good. TOBS is a lovely smelling Sandalwood. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves martin de candre, but declaration grooming , wholly and barrister Made good fougere,last one in the market West coast shaving fougere duck fat and jojoba oil...but shipping are very expemsive to italy
Proraso red is my pick there ... I can't go past that subtle ,earthy, woody, real sandalwood scent. It's a mainstream soap but I find Proraso ticks all the right boxes for performance as well (I just wish they'd give their soaps better tubs so you can get at the bottom bit without dumping it into a lathering bowl like a sawn-off sponge pudding!! LOL) . TOBS has a nice scent but it's not my idea of a Sandalwood...more like a sweet, musky, powdery kind of deal (like a Musk Stick from the corner store) I find the Sandalwood gets a little lost in the mix. It smells like a lolly LOL. It tends to burn my skin a little as well. Simpsons is nice, AOS I find to be sickly (a bit heavy on the spices..much like Fine's "Santal Absolut" which almost gets me gagging from the cinnamon OD)
Rocco Contini, sorry, I confused with Malbogie of PAA. I had Harris Marlborough soap and EdT. Great scent, it is a mix of cedarwood and sandelwood. Again, it is almost impossible to find a true, straight sandelwood scent.
Sandal wood September? So you will be wearing wood flip flops this month? hahaha sorry, old joke, I know. hahaha I'm not really into sandalwood scents, but you got me interested now. Very good idea, indeed. Hopefully you will manage to show a detailed video review of each soap/cream as you did in your last video. Cheers, and have a great week, sir!
I've never used a straight razor. I have one but I don't have the time to master it and hone it etc., just now so I'm sticking to DE and SE razors for now. Maybe in the future I'll try the straight out. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Hi Chai. Yes, if I use a soap I rinse off the excess soap after I'm done shaving and leave it upside down with the lid off for a day or two to dry out completely before putting it back into storage. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
For me AOS always. Disclaimer it’s nostalgic because I bought it at the storefront like 13 years ago when I first started wet shaving. It will always be my numero uno. I’m likely in the minority not liking the TOBS. Smells medicinal to me. The Proraso is too earthy for my taste. The Trumpers is too “old man like.” The others I have not tried but I’m resolved to my AOS :)
AOS is kinda the same for me. I'd always heard great things about the scent and performance, so when I picked some up from the shop in the States, it kinda felt like I was in the gang! Lol! Any good sandalwood frags? Trumper's is nice and projection and longevity is amazing! 8+ hours easy. Cheers mate. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves like the soaps there’s tons but it all boils down to taste. The AOS iteration of theirs is sandalwood and Cyprus. I actually have it mixed with some generic iso E super and let it sit to get better performance on it. Again for my personal taste it’s pretty solid. I need to wear it more as I’m steadily trying to widdle my clutter I mean collection down. Another one is creed original Santal though I wish the cinnamon was more reserved as my personal taste doesn’t gravitate to that cinnamon note. I’d gladly send you a decent. Not sure how much shipping is across the pond though!
I must say that of all of my sandalwood soaps I really only hate one....TOBS sandalwood....bad scent and gives me a headache....Proraso is my fave! I must have 10 sw soaps...all the ones you have there (sans soap commander) and more....tobs sw is my nightmare.
TOBS isn't for everyone. There's been a few comments from people saying they don't like the scent. Proraso is good, I like that one too. There's so much sandalwood soaps out there. Do you find them all to have different scents? Kevy 😀👍
yes. some are more powdery...others seam to be more sweet...while others are darker...one I have smells ore like actual wood. the tobs sw is way to perfumy...really gets my nose to reacting negatively. proraso seems more sweet with a touch of powder. my nose loves proraso.
I own 4 sandalwood soaps: 1) Proraso Sandalwood 2) TOBS Sandalwood 3) D.R. Harris Sandalwood 4) TFS Crazy Sandalwood Forte (Tcheon Fung Sing, an Italian artisan soap maker despite its Chinese name) Scent-wise I love Proraso Sandalwood and TFS Crazy Sandalwood Forte. You should check out TFS Crazy Sandalwood Forte. It's a masculine scent which reminds me a bit of spicy cloves. This scent has really grown on me. I know you can buy them in the Netherlands (they do ship to the UK it seems). You can switch the website language to English at the top. www.barbieredifigaro.nl/TFS%20Scheerzeep%20Crazy%20Sandalwood%20Forte%20150%20ml
Great list. I do know of Tcheon Fung Sing soaps. I think they make the soaps for RazoRock. I've never tried their sandalwood, sounds great. Also, I've never tried DR Harris sandalwood. Thanks for,sharing. Kevy 👍😀
It is not so much my favorite as it is the ONLY sandalwood shaving soap I've smelled, used, seen(in person)and actually have in my collection. I speak of Proraso Red.
I've tried quite a few TOBS creams and don't understand the hype around the brand - it works well for shaving, but the scents are all very cheap and chemically. I can't use any except the peppermint as I don't want to smell like Flash.
That's what makes this hobby so interesting. That's the first I've heard from someone who didn't like the smell of TOBS Sandalwood. Just as well, the world would be a dull place if we all enjoyed the same things. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Sandalwood is just a timeless classic. Every man needs a sandalwood cream, gel, lotion, or soap in their shave collection (den).
I Love the Proraso Red and their Wood and Spice....great stuff
Old formula was better. But red is good.
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Herbal Shaving Soap. So the hard puck.
To me, that’s what Sandalwood should smell like. This is my benchmark. Love it
Nice video Kevy! I love the autumn season, not only for its colors, but also for shaving products that can be used again! Good Sunday!
Thanks Marco. Yes, the autumn season means the warmer smelling soaps can be used again. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Proraso red is great stuff. I love the scent. Not using it that much but enjoying every single shave!
Looking forward to the shaves!
Jens
Ha, used it today. Your fault ;-)
Awesome video. My all time favourite is TOBS. To me it’s so refined and posh. Like something a refined gentleman would wear. Thanks again for the great video. Cheers
Thanks Kirk. That's a perfect description of TOBS. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Sandelwood September lol, I had the same idea recently.
Thanks for the overview Kevy=)
Like I said on another comment I love the smell of TOBS sandalwood though I haven't used it yet, but Everytime I open my drawers to get my shaving supplies I open it up and smell it. It genuinely makes me smile when I smell it.
I agree, it really is a lovely scent 🙂
I love the smell of sandalwood from TOBS. I haven't used it yet but I'm working may way to it. I just got Truefitt& Hill Apsley shaving cream. It's smells good. I opened it up to smell it and there was a tiny bit just on the lid. I wiped it off so it wouldn't get on the threads, closed it up, and decided to lather it up in my hand just to get a feel for it. Lathered up pretty well the the tiny amount I had on the tip of my finger. But what really impressed me is the amount of time it lasts after you wash it off. It's been about an hour and I can still smell it on my hands.
Hi Kevy- Very nice overview of a range of sandalwood creams; thank you! I have only tried TOBS, and it was nice, but it is not really a go-to soap scent for me. I think your shaves this month will definitely open various new possibilities for me, though; I’m looking forward to it! I hope your week ahead is a good one and all the best!
Thanks Mike. I'm looking forward to the shaves. I haven't used these soaps and creams for quite a while now. It'll be interesting to see how they perform. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
GREAT PRODUCT I BEEN USING IT FOR YEARS !
The sandelwood is kind of old fashion scent, I like it
Hello Kevy..another good one! I use the Proraso sandalwood currently..looking forward to trying the Taylor of Old Bond St.
Good choice JJ. TOBS sandalwood is lovely. Cheers. Kevy 😀
nice vid, ty for your inputs, not tried any sandalwood as yet, may just opt for the tobs, have a good one
Cheers Sean. There's lots of great Sandalwood soaps out there to try. TOBS is a good place to start. All the best. Kevy 😀
Nice Kevy. I have TOBS, Proraso and AOS sandalwood. None of the soaps and creams are going to smell like pure sandalwood or the oil for that matter. Soap making has it's limitations. Sometimes I add a drop of pure oil into my bowl while lathering, works great. I'm a sandalwood fan, I have many bottles of pure oil and pieces of wood from India that are 20+ years old. Beautiful scent. Just waiting on the shaves now. Enjoy!
Hi Terry. I've had some Mysore sandalwood bath soap in the past and the real sandalwood scent is very strong and quite pungent to my nose. All these soaps smell nothing like it! I guess they've all been jazzed up,a little to make them more appealing to the wet shaving marketplace. Still, they all smell lovely. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy
Based on your comment in another video: "Everyone should have a Proraso" I bought my first soap and guess what: Proraso Saldalwood. Another great video... Thank you so much.
Hi Eduardo. Yay, you got some Proraso red for your den. I love it! Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Yeah Kevy. And thanks to you now I can "enjoy the process" (as you mentioned in one of your videos) and bring the 'boring shaving process' 😩 into a 'complete pleasant experience'😀. Thank you so much 👌👍
just bought Proraso red, $7.25 US. Also ordered Proraso Green (euceliptus/menthol). Good soaps.
William jc you pay a very high price in Italy it costs 2.50 cents dollars
Great one Kevy👍👍👍👍💈
Thanks mate. 👍
Going to use my Proraso Red for my leg shave tonight. I am allergic to TOBS Sandalwood, so want to revisit the Proraso to see if I get a reaction to that, and see if certain ingredients I react to or the Sandalwood itself.
That's a shame TOBS didn't agree with you Jill. I've heard that from a few people. Good luck with the Proraso. Kevy 👍
Jill have you tried Mitchels wool fat on your legs? If so, what’s your opinion?
My favorite for years was Crabtree & Evelyn sandalwood, but they don't make it anymore.
So true. Both the cream and soap were fantastic. I am fortunate enough to have stocked up when the outlet stores were open. I have yet to find something close C&E scent-wise.
I don’t have any sandalwood besides Proraso at the moment. I had Evelyn and Crabtree it was pleasant.
I recently bought a couple of different sandalwood shaving creams. Scent wise, my favourite is Taylor of Old Bond Street. Performance wise, my favourite is D.R. Harris
Have to agree Dr. Harris is amazing just love the scent 👍🏼👍🏼💈
Alan H
Truefitt and Hill is epic. Worth a blind buy, tried a purchased sample size cream with matching balm loved it.
Performer, as advertised. Will purchase soon.
Proraso red and TAOS sandalwood, very similar like you said Kevy, both are nice, I'll like to try TOBS sandalwood, I have st james and almond scent on tobs and like their performance a lot
I like the Taylor of Old Bond Street, but Truefitt & Hill is my favorite sandalwood cream.
Steve
I got set of TrueFitt Hill Sandalwood Soap is great aftershave man it smells like Calvin Klein so strong ohhhh little disappointed..
Alan H
can you also make i.e. a presentation of menthol scent soaps, etc etc , great idea to compare within soap producers
I think the TOBS sandelwood soap is way nicer smelling than the cremes. The cremes, aftershaves and balms smels a bit synthetic
I love your videos. I would love to hear your opinion of Antigua barbearia de bairro shave soap. I have found none better.
PAA and Sterling also have a good version..
I actually love all the ones featured! I haven't tried Trumper's cream, but I have the skin food. It is marvelous. My favorite is Jakarta, by Fairhope Soap Co. It has an amazing balance of woody, oily, and an emergent sweetness in the dry down.. Second place is ToBS. I have every accoutrement except the talc, and shower gel.
Nice. I haven't heard of the Fairhope Soap Co version. TOBS is a beautiful scent. Kevy 👍
I have the TAOS and Stirling sandlewoods and love them both. The TAOS has a better scent but Stirling preforms a bit better. Can’t go wrong with having them both in your collection. Thank you for the review.
There's never enough sandalwoods you can have in your den. There's so many of them out there and most smell different. Kevy 😀
It’s possible that Trumpers and Simpson soaps use Australian sandalwood. A more earthy scent
Happy Sunday Kevy! Now see here, Mr. Parr. You got all that foreign gear there, but you completely forgot Scottish products. I know for a fact that Lord Forbes produces a fine Cedarwood and Sandalwood shave cream...oh, aye! Maybe you heard of it? Castle Forbes? Made just up the road in Keig. I am sure Ian knows the product, so don't trouble yourself with a road trip to see his Lordship...just pop into the Gentleman's Groom Room (Your local by the way) and ask to see the complete line, FFS. ROTFLOL. Actually, I am quite pleased you reviewed the scents on these creams and soaps. I never was a sandalwood fan so I didn't brother myself to smell them. Thanks to you inspiration, I will take carefully inspect sandalwood scents in the future. Take care!
Hey Todd! Castle Forbes? Keig? I think(?) I've heard of,that from somewhere...! 😉 Ian does carry that in the Groom Room but I've never smelled it. Must rectify that on my next visit. Sandalwood scents are so varied. I hope you find one you can enjoy. Have a good week. Kevy 👍
I just used the Geo S Trumpers sandalwood shaving cream this morning, and while it is a decent barbershop scent, there isn't even a trace smell of sandalwood present. It's a shame, they shouldn't be calling it Sandalwood if you can't even detect it at any point in the shave or thereafter.
Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood is real nice i think. Never had a full tub but I’ve had a few samples of it over the years. Always liked it, well worth a try if you haven’t already ;)
I haven't tried T&H Sandalwood yet. I'll need to pick up a sample. Cheers. Kevy 👍
My brother got my a tub of TOBS and I love it. Good stuff I tell ya hwutt.
You should definitely try the lather and wood brand of sandalwood soap. It is my favorite. It smells way more manly than the proraso
That’s a great overview. Unfortunately, sandalwood makes me somewhat nauseous, but enjoy your September! Love/ Johan
Maybe there's one out there that you'll like, they're all so different. Cheers. Kevy 👍
I share your preference for TOBS and CELLA (sweet almond scent) but have yet to try SIMPSONS. I'll skip Mitchell's for now. If you haven't already tried it, have a few shaves with De Vergulde Hand (dutch for "the golden hand" if I got it right). It appears to be perhaps the oldest documented soap brand in Europe. Lathers fantastically, has pleasantly delicate "clean" scent and is extremely soothing for the skin. What's more, its not at all expensive. Look forward to hearing about your impressions.
I have heard of that Dutch soap. I need to pick some up to try. Kevy 😀
TOBS, and Fine Accoutrements Sandalwood are my favorites.
Nice. I just picked up some Fine. Waiting for it in the mail. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 it's a great soap. If you grabbed the Santal Absolute it's scent profile is based off of The Art of Shavings sandalwood.
DR Harris. Their products are all excellent
Agreed. 😁
@kevyshaves new sub to your channel Kevy and I’m loving all these older videos. Would love to see an updated video of this because I’m infatuated with sandalwood shaving soaps 😂 such a weird thing to be infatuated with - but I love sandalwood and would love to hear any new ones you might enjoy! Thanks!
PS - right now my FAV sandalwood is Viking Revolutions sandalwood shaving cream, but moreover their aftershave balm… MAN that is really an amazing sandalwood scent. If you pickup a bottle of it would love to know what you think it compares to as I’m on a quest to find the best smelling & performing sandalwood shaving soap (even tho it’s probably super subjective)
Lothur grooming just released a real sandalwood scent called Lonny. That is a superb sandalwood scent and is very close to a true sandalwood scent. Cheers. Kevy 😃
The throne belongs to TOBS. Excellent scent and excellent performer.
Lol, nah
Great idea, "Sandelwood September" 😊
Basically I love realistic sandalwood fragrance. Unfortunately most shaving creams and soaps called "Sandelwood" are mixtures that smell of anything except true sandelwood. After a few disappointments I turned my back on them and went for other of my favorite scents. The only which is left, is the red Proraso cream in a tube, with a scent that is a little chemical-artificial, but still ok.
After your comments on the "Simpson's" and "Trumper" I might be tempted to getting samples and trying them.
Thanks Patrick. None of these come close to true smelling sandalwood. The Trumper isn't too bad but the Simpsons is probably the earthiest smelling Sandalwood I've tried. Cheers. Kevy 👍
my granddaughter who is 7 , got in love with the figure of the old lady on the furniture behind you ,close to the owls, very nice , yes kevy I am looking to have the Simpsons sandalwood, the TOBS scent is very nice, the proraso is not heavy enough but has unbelievable lather, greetings robert
Proraso Red. One of my first soaps (cream/tube). Still a favorite. Always in the rotation. Sometimes use it with the Red pre-shave but, It's not necessary. Cheers ;)
I've heard the ones in the tunes smell,exactly the same as the soaps in the tub. Kevy 😀
@@kevyshaves4109 - I think the tube is a little richer & slicker (slick for Proraso, anyways). Lathers instantly, too..... easy =)
Maybe due to the tube keeping the cream moist helps. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 - Possibly, but then it kinks & cacks (metal tube), letting some leak out a little. Doesn't seem to affect it, though =/
I watched this video many times and I had to come back to it cause I just got my first Tobs Sandlewood in the mail and I absolutely hate it. I do have samples of jermyn street and st James and I’m a little mad I didn’t get either of those scents. I’ve heard so much good things about the Tobs so I figured I would try it but I really love the proraso and Art of Shaving much much better . Proraso Red is probably my favorite soap cause it was my first one. But I was so mad I didn’t like the Tobs Sandlewood! I really wanted to like it
Hey Mike. That's a shame you don't like it. I've had soaps in the den and when I first bought them, I didn't care much for them, then after a while, I came back to try it and I liked it! The same with certain blades. I'm sure you can sell it on, there's lots of guys enjoy the scent. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves yeah I know your most definitely right! I shouldn’t jump the gun on the first whiff! And I didn’t even shave with it yet . I’ll be patient. Ya know I hated Arko at first , now I enjoy it lol
try menrock sandal wood shaving cream
How about Castle Forbes? Plus they are Scottish! Their Lime is amaaazing. Not big on Sandalwood but theirs is great too.
Castle Forbes is a great cream but it's not widely available worldwide and it's quite expensive outside .the UK. Kevy 😀👍
Hi Kevy Trumpers sandalwood to me has a almonds scent under the sandalwood. This I think is the smoke scent your getting. Let me know what you think?👍
Yes, it does have a slightly nutty smell to,it. You could be right about the smell of smokiness. Cheers. Kevy 😀
You should try the DR Harris Sandalwood. Not as strong as TOBS (what is?), but it could be the sweetest smell of all.
Thanks for the suggestion Misha. I've never smelled the DR Harris sandalwood. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
D.R.Harris Sandalwood , my wife hates it. I love it.
😂 Typical! Sounds like my house.
I wonder how the TOBS sandalwood cream scent compares to the TOBS sandalwood hard soap.
It's pretty much the same. Kevy 👍
Excellent video
Cheers Mike. Appreciate that. 😀
Always tobs with a feather blade and a Edwin jagger de89 luxury
Do you have an opinion why many wet shavers hate Proraso? I don't really understand.
With the Proraso Soap don't forget the Red Proraso Pre Shave!
Such a smell enhancer!
I'm not sure. There are better soaps out there and I guess it's all down to personal preference or maybe some shavers like to agree with others 😉 I prefer to make my own mind up. I think Proraso soap and all their products are excellent value for money and work just great for me. Cheers. Kevy 👍
That's why I like your channel. Although you have tried uncountable number of soaps, you never ignore the cheaper ones, when of course they perform well like Proraso! Well done Kevy!
Just got the AOS sandalwood hard soap, and I'm quite sure there is now Iso-e-super in it, a synthetic wood chemical, it just ruins the soap for me... the soap would be perfect if they'd have left it how it used to be, I'm pretty sure I didn't ever pick up on this chemical in my previous soaps, which were actually the same cream version you are using. Does anyone else pick up on the Iso-e-super in the AOS sandalwood hard soap? Does the current formulation of the cream have it?
I'm not sure of the current ingredients. Kevy 🙂
wow i wish i have that many sandalwood, it's my favorite scent. have to sell much of my shaving gear do to money problems. would love to try simpsons.
Heino Poulsen sorry to read that dude. Hope u get bk on yr feet soon!
@@Chris-zz8jxI was forced on early retirement do to a assault down to about 550$ a month rest of my life. And bad luck did just strike me. Broken down car, kitchen Stowe and washer broke down all the same time. Had to get cash from somewhere. Got 3 razor and my osp and barrister and Mann soap left so about 10
Sorry to hear that Heino. 😕
Aww man! That's terrible. Hope you're ok?
well i will never be 100% myself again. they was overtaking me while driving and then they did shoot 2 time with a shotgun throw the driver side windows and hit me in the head bouth time. i black out about 2 week later i woke up in a hospital lucky to be alive. they did surgery on for about 48 hours was i told, the one site of my skull was almost gone including my eye. they did build all that up again in titanium and new jaw og that side. so i was very lucky to be alive today. but its not easy some time then think go wrong.
Love your videos, the only sandalwood shave cream I have at this time is Edwin jagger which I really like. But I want to try Simpsons & T.O.B.S
Thank you Chris. I think I've had a sample of the Edwin Jagger sandalwood, but I can't recall what it was like! Simpsons is good. TOBS is a lovely smelling Sandalwood. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy please the same with fougere soaps!
I don't have many fougere soaps Rocco. What's your favourite? Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves martin de candre, but declaration grooming , wholly and barrister Made good fougere,last one in the market West coast shaving fougere duck fat and jojoba oil...but shipping are very expemsive to italy
I've used proraso red I like it my favorite is TOBS great soap
I agree Stephen. Both great soaps. 😀
I love GFT sandalwood😍
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Soap commander usually comes in 6 oz containers...??
You're correct. I think some of the limited edition, seasonal scents come in the smaller tubs. Maybe they're more costly to produce?
Proraso red is my pick there ... I can't go past that subtle ,earthy, woody, real sandalwood scent. It's a mainstream soap but I find Proraso ticks all the right boxes for performance as well (I just wish they'd give their soaps better tubs so you can get at the bottom bit without dumping it into a lathering bowl like a sawn-off sponge pudding!! LOL) . TOBS has a nice scent but it's not my idea of a Sandalwood...more like a sweet, musky, powdery kind of deal (like a Musk Stick from the corner store) I find the Sandalwood gets a little lost in the mix. It smells like a lolly LOL. It tends to burn my skin a little as well. Simpsons is nice, AOS I find to be sickly (a bit heavy on the spices..much like Fine's "Santal Absolut" which almost gets me gagging from the cinnamon OD)
Nice one Mark. Great commnet and spot on with your descriptions. Excellent. Cheers. Kevy 😀
why proraso soap is 5x times cheaper than the other brands, is there also a 5x times difference in the quality?
There is a big difference in quality, yes. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 can you recommend me a soap for a sensitive skin
which after shave to the tobs sandelwood?
If you mean what aftershave goes with the TOBS, then my answer would be TOBS sandalwood aftershave splash. I hope that's what you mean. Kevy 😀👍
I like it sandalwood shaving soap, my opinion perfect
What audio equipment are you using?
Its just the internal mic on the camera. Kevy 👍
My preferite is marlborough
Patrick Eruimy dr harris marlborough
Rocco Contini, sorry, I confused with Malbogie of PAA. I had Harris Marlborough soap and EdT. Great scent, it is a mix of cedarwood and sandelwood. Again, it is almost impossible to find a true, straight sandelwood scent.
Great soap. I think I have some of that. Kevy 👍
Sandal wood September? So you will be wearing wood flip flops this month? hahaha sorry, old joke, I know. hahaha
I'm not really into sandalwood scents, but you got me interested now. Very good idea, indeed. Hopefully you will manage to show a detailed video review of each soap/cream as you did in your last video. Cheers, and have a great week, sir!
Ha ha! The old ones are the best Jose! 😂 I'll do a detailed review of each soap as I use them. Looking forward to,it. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Do you ever use a straight razor?
I've never used a straight razor. I have one but I don't have the time to master it and hone it etc., just now so I'm sticking to DE and SE razors for now. Maybe in the future I'll try the straight out. Cheers. Kevy 😀
I use creams. I'm going to use a soap. Do I need to air dry after shaving? I want to do a dry load where the brush is a bit damp.
Hi Chai. Yes, if I use a soap I rinse off the excess soap after I'm done shaving and leave it upside down with the lid off for a day or two to dry out completely before putting it back into storage. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Do you remember ... the 21st night of September? (Ba de ya)
Lol! Classic song. 21st September is my wedding anniversary! 😀
It's my birthday! I will raise my glass to you and "Mrs. Kevy" on that day. Cheers!
Real men love sandalwood, I've got Art of Shaving and Prorazo, I'll get TOBS yet.
Spot on Roy! You need to pick up some TOBS, it's brilliant. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Simpsons - For the Casual Fireman
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I'd go for the Simpsons .
Good choice. It's a very dark Sandalwood scent. Kevy 👍
For me AOS always. Disclaimer it’s nostalgic because I bought it at the storefront like 13 years ago when I first started wet shaving. It will always be my numero uno.
I’m likely in the minority not liking the TOBS. Smells medicinal to me.
The Proraso is too earthy for my taste.
The Trumpers is too “old man like.”
The others I have not tried but I’m resolved to my AOS :)
AOS is kinda the same for me. I'd always heard great things about the scent and performance, so when I picked some up from the shop in the States, it kinda felt like I was in the gang! Lol! Any good sandalwood frags? Trumper's is nice and projection and longevity is amazing! 8+ hours easy. Cheers mate. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves like the soaps there’s tons but it all boils down to taste. The AOS iteration of theirs is sandalwood and Cyprus. I actually have it mixed with some generic iso E super and let it sit to get better performance on it. Again for my personal taste it’s pretty solid. I need to wear it more as I’m steadily trying to widdle my clutter I mean collection down.
Another one is creed original Santal though I wish the cinnamon was more reserved as my personal taste doesn’t gravitate to that cinnamon note.
I’d gladly send you a decent. Not sure how much shipping is across the pond though!
Thanks for letting me know. Thanks for,themoffer of the decant but the shipping would be too much. Thanks. Kevy 😀👍
I must say that of all of my sandalwood soaps I really only hate one....TOBS sandalwood....bad scent and gives me a headache....Proraso is my fave! I must have 10 sw soaps...all the ones you have there (sans soap commander) and more....tobs sw is my nightmare.
TOBS isn't for everyone. There's been a few comments from people saying they don't like the scent. Proraso is good, I like that one too. There's so much sandalwood soaps out there. Do you find them all to have different scents? Kevy 😀👍
yes. some are more powdery...others seam to be more sweet...while others are darker...one I have smells ore like actual wood. the tobs sw is way to perfumy...really gets my nose to reacting negatively. proraso seems more sweet with a touch of powder. my nose loves proraso.
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Rootin tootin! lol.
I own 4 sandalwood soaps:
1) Proraso Sandalwood
2) TOBS Sandalwood
3) D.R. Harris Sandalwood
4) TFS Crazy Sandalwood Forte (Tcheon Fung Sing, an Italian artisan soap maker despite its Chinese name)
Scent-wise I love Proraso Sandalwood and TFS Crazy Sandalwood Forte. You should check out TFS Crazy Sandalwood Forte. It's a masculine scent which reminds me a bit of spicy cloves. This scent has really grown on me. I know you can buy them in the Netherlands (they do ship to the UK it seems). You can switch the website language to English at the top.
www.barbieredifigaro.nl/TFS%20Scheerzeep%20Crazy%20Sandalwood%20Forte%20150%20ml
Great list. I do know of Tcheon Fung Sing soaps. I think they make the soaps for RazoRock. I've never tried their sandalwood, sounds great. Also, I've never tried DR Harris sandalwood. Thanks for,sharing. Kevy 👍😀
It is not so much my favorite as it is the ONLY sandalwood shaving soap I've smelled, used, seen(in person)and actually have in my collection. I speak of Proraso Red.
Nice soap. 👍
I had TOBs Sandalwood, I had to toss it out. I just couldn't stomach the smell.
I've tried quite a few TOBS creams and don't understand the hype around the brand - it works well for shaving, but the scents are all very cheap and chemically. I can't use any except the peppermint as I don't want to smell like Flash.
That's what makes this hobby so interesting. That's the first I've heard from someone who didn't like the smell of TOBS Sandalwood. Just as well, the world would be a dull place if we all enjoyed the same things. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Lol! Brilliant comment! 😂
These are creams not soaps
Well spotted!
Soap commander is a soap, though some soap consistency is closed to soap than cream...like tobs and proraso
I love TAOS and Lonny the best.