Al's Shaving Cream

[bmollitor]

So about two months ago I got a tub of Saigon Shaving Cream from the wonderful people over at Al's Shaving products. I haven't used it much, mainly because of my love for C.O. Bigelow, however, I did promise Al that I would share what I believe to be a wonderful product. The lather was great. It isn't heavy at all and it shaves exceptionally well. I've gotten very good results from it, the only thing I will say is that for me it took a little bit more water than I'm used to using, but no big deal. Once I was able to build up a good lather I was very happy with it! As for the scent, I'm not well exposed to enough of the different scents to explain it properly, but it does have a hint of lime. I actually wasn't crazy about the scent at first but it has begun to grow on me. Sorry if this was a sub-par review as it was my first one. Any constructive criticism is as always, welcome. I would definitely recommend picking some up.

 

[BRuhling]

Al's Bomb is some very good shaving cream. The Saigon was my first scent from Al. The lime you're picking up may actually be lemongrass. I also get a nice nutty/earthy vetiver element in the Saigon. His cream will certainly provide some incredibly stable, rich and slick lather. I've had 4 or 5 of his scents (some custom made for me) and am a believer in the product! Congratulations on going top shelf for an artisan cream.

 

[bmollitor]

I feel like I owe Al an apology. I thought I had a pretty solid method for creating a lather, but after watching the video on his website I make a much superior and fuller lather. Sorry Al! lol So I retract my previous statement of needing more water than usual, I need to use LESS water.

 

[Judge Dredd]

+1 on Al's. The Bomb cream is so good, it can actually transform the performance of your blades. Find the Feathers too rough or choppy? Match them with the Bomb and try again. I find blades just eat through my stubble with the Bomb.

The Bomb is also a very forgiving cream - it performs well all the time, and exceptionally well when prepped properly. It's like the Nissan GT-R of creams - makes anyone look like a hero all the time.

 

[SmoovD]

+1. Al's is awesome.

 

[jwilock]

Amazing amount of lather from so little cream and so little water.

 

[superbleu]

Had to revisit this one after sitting in storage for awhile. I forgot how great this stuff is.

 

[Blue_2]

Al's is fantastic and has been a staple of mine for a couple of years now.

 

[jmsodpc]

i ordered his sampler pack last week...still waiting to receive it

 

[goatee]

i love the bomb!!!!

 

[CFSoto]

So about two months ago I got a tub of Saigon Shaving Cream from the wonderful people over at Al's Shaving products. I haven't used it much, mainly because of my love for C.O. Bigelow, however, I did promise Al that I would share what I believe to be a wonderful product. The lather was great. It isn't heavy at all and it shaves exceptionally well. I've gotten very good results from it, the only thing I will say is that for me it took a little bit more water than I'm used to using, but no big deal. Once I was able to build up a good lather I was very happy with it! As for the scent, I'm not well exposed to enough of the different scents to explain it properly, but it does have a hint of lime. I actually wasn't crazy about the scent at first but it has begun to grow on me. Sorry if this was a sub-par review as it was my first one. Any constructive criticism is as always, welcome. I would definitely recommend picking some up.[/QUOTE

+1 for Al's products. I've used his 'Goodfellas' cream(very good) and he made me up a fresh Lemon scented cream that is marvelous. Bravissimo paisan Al !

Craig

 

[jmsodpc]

Just got goodfellas and used it today.
Fabulous cream definitely one of my favourites.

 

[alabamalawyer]

I am primarily a soap user, but Al's is the one shaving cream that I make sure to keep in my rotation! I have two custom scents-- vetiver/bay rum and rose/cedarwood-- that are outstanding.

 

[Eastman]

Loves als creams.... What does goodfellas smell like? It's next on my list. Also try his after shave balms. Very very nice

 

[jmsodpc]

Goodfellas is like a powdery citrus.

 

[OhJohn]

Al's is now my morning standard shave cream after months of experimenting and surveying the market. Get a sampler, learn to use the cream, (sparingly, and whip it good) and settle on a scent. Boheme is my favorite - it is nearly intoxicating, and the smell sends me to a place in my head I hope to find sometime in this or another life - a real experience. However, after a while, one becomes almost immune to the scent, and it is the incredible things it does for my shave experience that brings me to it every morning.

 

[California Cajun]

So about two months ago I got a tub of Saigon Shaving Cream from the wonderful people over at Al's Shaving products. I haven't used it much, mainly because of my love for C.O. Bigelow, however, I did promise Al that I would share what I believe to be a wonderful product. The lather was great. It isn't heavy at all and it shaves exceptionally well. I've gotten very good results from it, the only thing I will say is that for me it took a little bit more water than I'm used to using, but no big deal. Once I was able to build up a good lather I was very happy with it! As for the scent, I'm not well exposed to enough of the different scents to explain it properly, but it does have a hint of lime. I actually wasn't crazy about the scent at first but it has begun to grow on me. Sorry if this was a sub-par review as it was my first one. Any constructive criticism is as always, welcome. I would definitely recommend picking some up.

Al's Shave Cream and Aftershave Balm is high class stuff!

 

[TBoner]

I use soaps almost exclusively. I make an exception for Al's cream. I have used and enjoyed the Saigon scent a great deal, and several of the other ones are very fine, but I have also really loved the customizable option. Bay rum and vetiver? Done. And it was magical. So was the woods scent I came up with (pine, patchouli, cedar, clary sage, and oakmoss, for those who want to know). The lather is grand, the formula is clean. What more can you ask for?

 

[brooks_bro]

I bought the sampler. Loved the perfromance but couldn't stomach the scents. If there was one that I liked it was the goodfellas scent.

 

[babydials]

I bought the sampler. Loved the perfromance but couldn't stomach the scents. If there was one that I liked it was the goodfellas scent.

Hope you tried before you tossed. I did not like most of the scents in the container, but most of them were better once lathered. My favorite was also Good Fellas (followed by Calabria and Saigon).