I don't particularly want small samples that are sold, just maybe a third of the full sizes so I can try new soaps every month without accumulating half used tubs or pucks! Maybe some artisans could trial this.
Unfortunately our colonial cousins are much more inclined to do soap samples than our own artisan makers, we are expected to just shell out over twenty quid on a gamble whether we actually agree with the vague / fantastic descriptions the makers give and the subjective reviews by our peers.
Very disappointing situation in my opinion.
Hi fox,
I'm not sure why you have taken my statement personally? It is the case that american manufacturers are more likely to sell samples but there you go.
Personally I love wickhams soaps and can't rate them highly enough, I was not even thinking about them when I posted my comment.
But it's the internet and things do get misinterpreted often as its such a black or white medium.
I can see what Vassili is saying, in that a number of US Artisans (or otherwise) stock samples of their own products. That is, for example, like Fox and Wickham's website having the option to purchase a sample for a fraction of the cost of the entire article. That's not to say that the ability to obtain samples here is reduced - Shavedash seem to do well for themselves and offer a substantial variety of soaps, creams, balms etc. to trial. It would be nice for artisans to stock their own products at sample size but absolutely unnecessary (in my personal opinion).
There's no denying Fox's contributions to the wet shaving community. In fact, my first tub of Wickham 1912 was a gratuity. Which I am, of course, very grateful for!I'm also quite happy for others to make the gamble before myself. That being said, I almost solely buy second-hand so my losses are reduced (thank goodness..)
Sounds good to me! I think it'd be a handy direction for those just getting into wet shaving. No need to thank me, it just goes to show how open to interpretation things can be!In fact you both make a good point and it's something I have over looked but will correct. Anyone visiting my website will indeed see no samples offered, I will change this on every product page to; "Looking for samples?" and include a link back to the Wickhams samples on Jim's website.
It's discussions like these that help to improve things and I see them for what they are, I thank you both for pointing this out.
That is a very kind offer, but I would not take you up on it, only because I feel it only fair that the makers of all these wonderful soaps are reimbursed accordingly for time, sample pots postage etc. Hopefully my earlier post did not come across as after freebies from the various makers, it was only to point out it would be great to be able to pay for samples rather than the whole tub/bar.No, I didn't take it personally at all, it's hard to convey feelings in a message or at least I find it tricky. I just felt compelled to correct you as you did say "do" and not sell in your original message.
I agree that it's the internet and things do get misinterpreted often and I apologise if I misunderstood your first post. If you PM me your address I will get a couple of samples off to you, my way of showing no hard feelings.
It would be nice for artisans to stock their own products at sample size but absolutely unnecessary (in my personal opinion).
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?