Taylor of Old Bond Street Pure Badger & Sandalwood Shave Cream Gift Box

I originally started using shave brush and soap a little over a year ago. After a fair bit of frustration with my $14.95 brush/cup/soap combo I started to read and learn more. However, I also found a wide range of opinion out there and started to get a real 'Ford v Chevy' feel from many of the reviews. So, I decided to run a Pepsi Challenge of my own... Instead of gambling and investing $50-$100 on a brush I wasn't sure about, I dropped $150 on 4 different hair quality (Synthetic/Pure/Best/Silvertip) brushes from 4 different makers with the added bonus of the shaving cream coming with this brush. After reading a lot of different reviews and information on shave brushes I also believed there was an outside chance this was a brush made by Rooney for Taylor Of Old Bond Street!!So, the results I've gotten using this are... First, the bristles are soft; softer than the Silvertip Badger by Parker I compared to. Secondly, the brush is smaller being slightly less tall and a fair bit more narrow of a 'fan' than the Parker Silvertip and the Jagger Best I compared to. But, the density of fibers in the knot is greater than the Best and nearly as dense as the Silvertip. The brush produces great lather and easily holds enough to do multiple passes on a face. I have a goatee but also shave my head and one brush load was enough for a full shave with plenty left over.Lastly, the shaaving cream is incredible! The quality is luxurious for lack of a more masculine name. The smell is NOT a dank, heavy, incense type sandalwood smell. Rather, it has a smell of Barbershop with a hint of sandalwood. It is a very nice scent but not the heavy, smokey, incense sandalwood. So, be forewarned if that is what you are after. That being said, the cream is awesome, dramatically reduces friction, hydrates and softens your skin and has staying power beyond a shower. I shaved before showering and could still smell a hint of the cream on me a few hours later and my skin feels excellent!In conclusion, great product and between the cream's awesome lathering ability and the brush's quality I think it nicely offsets any concerns with size about the brush anyone may have! For this price... I will probably order this again when it is time for more cream as the price for a tub alone is around $15 so it makes more sense to grab the brush as, for this quality of brush, you'd easily pay $25+... And, if it is a Rooney... Fuggeddaboudit! :-)

I loved the smell, but my husband did not. We are both sensitive to heavy smells, so I was surprised that he didn't like it. He said it was overpowering & he would never use it. So the 4 stars is because the scent is a bit strong. The brush was very well made, but we didn't get to use it because we returned the set. We now have to buy a separate brush, which will cost about as much or more than this set. I wish TOBS had this set on Amazon with other scents.

I needed a new shaving brush. I wanted to try TOBS shave soap anyway. I am glad I ordered this set. I think the soap is the best I have ever used. I loved the scent. But more important was the performance. It lathers great. Very slick, the most comfortable shave that I have ever got. The brush has hardly shed any hairs. It splays nicely but holds it's shape well. I will be ordering more TOBS shaving soap for sure. Keep in mind that scents are a matter of personal taste and YMMV. But you should buy this gift set.

Nice value !!! perfect product !!!Well, Taylor of Old Bond Street/ Sandalwood soap is one the best products available, there is no doubt.My tip concerns the included badger brush. It needs some sort of acclimation by using it 3-4 times while producing less than desired foam but, after that, it works like a charm for me. It has become my go to brush.Cheers everyone

I've been shaving for over 30 years. Over that time, I have tried different razors and foams but ended up with pretty much the same results - a "meh" shave. Feeling a bit nostalgic, I added this set to my Christmas wish list.Christmas day came, and I had my first shave with a brush and soap. What a difference! It took some getting used to, but I found that my shave with a soap and brush is much closer that I experienced with the same razor and a can of foam. I would load up the brush with a ton of soap but as time goes on, I find I need to use very little to get a good "real" lather. I also like the scent.My next step is to get a brush stand so it dries properly but overall, I love shaving with this tried and true method.

Desired something to give me a closed smoother shave, and boy did I find it. I little dab with the brush and there will be enough lather for the entire face. Hours later touching my face, it just plainly feels good! Smells nice too! The brush has a nice grip and feel too.

I remember my grandpa teaching me to save with a brush an soap very young like 7...had an old brush I'd worn out an ol tired soap bout at any drug store...this brush an soap is niether of those. .truely an awesome set for the price...hairs on brush could be a touch finer an thicker but I still rate it a 5..cant say enough about the cream...love the smell absolutely what I was lookin for in every way..not too strong no fruity smell what so ever...works to an amazing lather for a truely great shaving experience..you can't really go wrong with this set...

This brush and shave cream set is great for anybody looking to get a brush and shave cream. The shave cream does have a strong scent when using it. However, once you shave and rinse your face it does not leave an overpowering scent. I've been using this set for a couple months now and the brush has held up very well. I've only noticed about 6 hairs that have come out of the brush and most of that was in the first week. If you are looking for a good quality brush and shave cream set at an incredible price, you can't go wrong with this one.

I absolutely love this stuff. Changed from this from standard high street gel. It reminds me of the old barbers shop we had in town when I was a kid.The smell....... is fantastic!..... You dont need alot on the brush to achieve a lovely creamy lather. No way I`m going back to standard gel. ...... just got to get the safety razor and i`m sorted..!

So if like me you finally gave up on costly Gillette (not the best a man can get). Then get a safety razor a badger brush and some soap/cream. So Taylors know a thing about shaving, if in london visit old Bond Street and they will shave you in the shop. Well the cream smells great and with the Badger Brush, you really get a good foam and a fantastic shave. This is one of 3 different Taylors Creams I use and they are all GREAT. Highly recommended. So the Brush, I've tried others, but Taylors Badger Brushes last much better and foam just great.

Bought these for my husband and he loves it. The shaving cream lasts for ages, still going about 8 months later and he shaves 6 days a week. The brush base feels a little cheap but doesn’t look it, and the brush itself has stayed soft and like new. The smell is quite subtle, not overpowering so only noticeable to others when up close.

The cream is ok but you need to make sure everyone close likes sandalwood. Obvious really!In retrospect I'd probably go straight for shaving soap (notably lanolin), as cream is expensive for what you get.However, I've found the shaving brush here a very faithful companion for more than a year already. No issues with bristle loss etc as reported by others.Not sure if that's because I've looked after my brush better, but it's certainly not a great effort to wash out then twist gently and squeeze as advised. Definitely get yourself a proper brush and razor stand though.

I have already given a detailed review of the cream, (the twin Pack).As it's such a first-rate product, I bought [this] as a gift to my grandson who is away with the military, often. I wanted to introduce him to the superiority of a wet shave & using a real safety razor. I don't think he could have a better start than with this cream........& it will keep his delicate skin in tip-top condition!