C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream

[hwj_chim]

I was looking at shaving creams and came across C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream. I was wondering how good the cream is and if it can be used brush less. Thanks for any help you can provide.

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2257431

 

[Sunflake]

Well if you have smelled Proraso green, same cream. I would imagine you could brushless try it out. It's a great cream lathers like a champ and has that great eucalyptus and menthol cooling. Great summer cream.

 

[hwj_chim]

Thanks for the reply. I am going to pick some up tomorrow. I am looking for a cream with menthol and this looks to fit the bill.

 

[brybry642]

Buy it, you'll love it. Use a brush.

 

[DougieB]

I bought a small tube of that this morning. I will try it out at the latest... TECH Tuesday. Probably tomorrow morning.

 

[hwj_chim]

Buy it, you'll love it. Use a brush.

I will. I just like to be lazy thus the brushless. I will post my thoughts on this cream tomorrow.

 

[chiefmate]

Started to try it without a brush but broke down and face lathered up. I really like this stuff, very rich.

 

[Sunflake]

Yes don't be lazy (LOL) use a brush

 

[NickyBobby]

Yes don't be lazy (LOL) use a brush

+1 It works either way, but I think the lather you get, and the overall experience, is significantly enhanced with a brush.

 

[barrycv]

I just tried some this week for the first time. I'll agree w/ the rest in that a brush is probably needed for best results. Although I don't get much of a menthol kick from it. If that's what you're going for, I think the 'regular' Proraso green tube (and the pre/post stuff) will give you that more so.

But it is real good stuff.

 

[TonyBrown]

I'm a recent convert to this stuff, it is excellent when the weather starts to get warm. slick rich lather that shaves nicely. myself, when I do a cold water rinse after I'm thru shaving my face feels like I'm pouring ice water on it (my arms get goose bumps) and it stays nice and cool for 30-40 mins after. can't wait to see how this stuff reacts with a followup of osage rub a/s. I imagine I'll get frostbite.

 

[hwj_chim]

I'm a recent convert to this stuff, it is excellent when the weather starts to get warm. slick rich lather that shaves nicely. myself, when I do a cold water rinse after I'm thru shaving my face feels like I'm pouring ice water on it (my arms get goose bumps) and it stays nice and cool for 30-40 mins after. can't wait to see how this stuff reacts with a followup of osage rub a/s. I imagine I'll get frostbite.

That sounds like it feels so good. I can't wait until I can get some of this stuff

 

[Bobtrumpet]

Excellent cream.

It's great brushless. You don't get the mounds of nice, rich lather like you would with a brush, but you do get a very slick, protective coating of menthol goodness.

I've used it brushless in the shower with a Schick Hydro 3 when I've needed to get a quick shave and don't have time for the full DE routine and it's never failed to perform well.

 

[hwj_chim]

I just got this cream. This is a very nice cream! It lathered up very nicely the menthol is very cooling and feels very good. I got a nice smooth shave and could feel the menthol for an hour later. If you have a bath and body works near you check this cream out. 10 bucks well spent.

 

[brybry642]

I just got this cream. This is a very nice cream! It lathered up very nicely the menthol is very cooling and feels very good. I got a nice smooth shave and could feel the menthol for an hour later. If you have a bath and body works near you check this cream out. 10 bucks well spent.

For the record, CO Bigelow = Proraso. They are the same product.

 

[Ray Settanta]

I just got this cream. This is a very nice cream! It lathered up very nicely the menthol is very cooling and feels very good. I got a nice smooth shave and could feel the menthol for an hour later. If you have a bath and body works near you check this cream out. 10 bucks well spent.

When they have a sale, it's buy two and get one free!

 

[jsj_297]

I'm sorry but the bigalow I got doesn't seem 100% the same as the proraso IMO.

 

[5savages]

When they have a sale, it's buy two and get one free!

And sometimes it's Buy 2, get 2 free, plus you can often find discount codes. Last January I bought 4 for $22, delivered.

 

[hwj_chim]

When they have a sale, it's buy two and get one free!

They had the sale going on when i was there, but I wanted to try it out before I got 3 tubes of the stuff. I will go back and stock up though .

 

[noelekal]

I'm on my second tube and it is a nice product that works well.