So, I've only used soaps. I would like to at least try ONE cream. What should my first be? I love menthol, so maybe that helps?
Best starter cream?
- Thread starter ZackP
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Proraso would be a fine choice for a menthol lover. It can be found at Bath and Bodyworks rebranded as C.O. Bigelow.
Proraso
+1
orrrrr you could buy QCS Vostok if you want a big face freezeing menthol cream.
Not menthol but Speick is worth a try.
proraso , Arko or razo rock
Proraso/C.O. Bigelow
Proraso was my first.
There really isnt a menthol cream that is in the top tier. Get a Trumpers or T&H cream
Love menthol? Proraso/C.O. Bigelow!
Proraso/Bigelow or Palmolive menthol (Euro version). Not anywhere QCS Vostok chilling. Vostok is like liquid nitrogen on your face.
Something tells me you should try Proraso.
going to go against the grain here (*cough* sorrybadpun) and suggest Kiss My Face. I prefer it to proraso, but it's also widely available.
I started with C. O. Bigelow - readily available at Bath & Body Works. If you want to order off the I-net, try a Truffit and Hill sampler set.
Twenty guys say proraso.
One guy: There isn't one. Try this stuff:
Brass boys. Brass.
I haven't used Pro green but Pro red lathers better than Palmolive green for me and Palmolive green is in every way like toothpaste until it's lathered. I put the brush to my face and said, "Why would anyone want their shave cream to smell like toothpaste". Can't say that Pro green doesn't smell the same as I don't have any, but that smell ruined the shave for me. (And I'm not picky about smells usually).
One guy: There isn't one. Try this stuff:
Brass boys. Brass.
I haven't used Pro green but Pro red lathers better than Palmolive green for me and Palmolive green is in every way like toothpaste until it's lathered. I put the brush to my face and said, "Why would anyone want their shave cream to smell like toothpaste". Can't say that Pro green doesn't smell the same as I don't have any, but that smell ruined the shave for me. (And I'm not picky about smells usually).
Taylor's of Old Bond Street - any scent.
There all smell awesome with a lather to match.
There all smell awesome with a lather to match.
-1 (!) on the Proraso IMHO the scent is awful. I would strongly recommend Musgo Real!
+ 1 On Musko Real original, it has menthol in it and some other goodies like lanolin and coconut oil. It has nice cooling effect and leaves a wonderful feeling on the skin. I having tried both it and Proraso and IMO it makes a superior lather.
TOBS and GFT are also wonderful performers as is O Melhor
TOBS and GFT are also wonderful performers as is O Melhor
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