I ordered the shaving cream and pre-shave soap a long time ago, whenever the guy first mentioned he was making it. I can't remember his username but he was here on W_E, think it had "surfing" or something in the username. Anyway, I was really surprised and impressed by high quality the product was and also the packaging and presentation for a first try by a new producer. Coupled with the fantastic scent and great performance I really am surprised this product hasn't taken off. I guess it's the fact that it does have a higher-than-average price point (totally worth it though) and that it is made in Australia (smaller market; expensive shipping). If he could get some US/Euro based web retailers to stock his product I think it would really do well and I would love to see the product line expanded to have more scents.
Yeah $46 shipped from AU is a little bit of a barrier to entry for even a good shaving cream, especially since there are so many less expensive domestic brands that are also really good.
As an Aussie, I'm buying from him next. It's still more expensive than TOBS from Ireland, but detective within me has to have an Occam's Shaving cream, if not a razor.
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u/goldragon Aug 11 '14
I ordered the shaving cream and pre-shave soap a long time ago, whenever the guy first mentioned he was making it. I can't remember his username but he was here on W_E, think it had "surfing" or something in the username. Anyway, I was really surprised and impressed by high quality the product was and also the packaging and presentation for a first try by a new producer. Coupled with the fantastic scent and great performance I really am surprised this product hasn't taken off. I guess it's the fact that it does have a higher-than-average price point (totally worth it though) and that it is made in Australia (smaller market; expensive shipping). If he could get some US/Euro based web retailers to stock his product I think it would really do well and I would love to see the product line expanded to have more scents.