St James of London Mandarin & Patchouli Shave Cream Jar, 5.07oz

The cream itself is great. In the jar it's actually soft, more like very thick lotion. When I first opened it I thought since it wasn't solid that it wouldn't last any time at all. It took some adjusting to change my brush habits but now that I know how to use it, it really only takes a tiny bit for each shave. I just wet my brush, dip the tips into the cream and brush it onto my face. It takes a few swirls to work it up but that little touch of cream quickly coats my shaving area in rich quality. The quality of the cream is vastly superior to anything I've ever tried in a can or in a solid cake (round bar) of shaving soap. At 64 years of age I've never been big on worrying about skincare but I can absolutely testify that this cream is helping this old leatherface to soften up and not dry out. My wife likes the result and has commented favorably about it.The only negative is only slight; the smell is a bit strange, to me at least. Not unpleasant really, just... different. I expected heavier patchouli aroma but it's barely there. I suppose it's the mandarin smell that comes through strongest. Still, I am very, very pleased overall. I plan to try the Sandalwood and Bergamot next but may very well settle on the Mandarin/Patchouli as my favorite.It's rich cream, not cheap masculine smelling soap. I thought it was a bit pricey before I ordered it but having used it now for several weeks it's well worth the money and I expect the jar to last several months. Try one jar; I'll just bet you'll be hooked!

I’ve tried lots of other similar shaving creams. None compare to this. Great lather. A little goes a looooonnnnggg way. Lasts forever!

I love this stuff. My wife prefers me to shave in the evening, for good and sufficient reasons. Being presentable at work requires a morning shave. And over the years, my skin has gotten more and more sensitive. A many-blade brand-name cartridge razor and "sensitive skin" aerosol shaving cream twice a day pretty much left my face burning all day, every day. This stuff and a simple double-edge safety razor give me a better shave without the burn. And yes, it's a little pricey -- but the DE razor blades are so very much cheaper than the cartrdige razors that I spend less total on shaving now than before.

I tried a few cheaper options, mainly from the top selling on Amazon and they just aren't as good. Easy to make a lovely rich lather and a pleasant scent. Packaging could use some work though, was pretty battered on arrival.

Great light masculine clean scent. It doesnt smell like patchouli at all

It was just as described, I am very happy with my order.

Great!

Great performance as are all St JAmes of London creams. The scent is a little disappointing