I’m probably going to be called a heretic for this. I may have a few shave creams from both Prorazo and TOBS and knightsbridge. Yet I find myself enjoying the inexpensive Barbersol original in a can. I honestly don’t find a difference in shaving quality or skin irritation. So I find myself as my bougie shave creams run out I will probably go back to what I started with circa 1984 Barbersol in a can. A can costs me 1.75 and performs just as good as TOBS. That’s me I can’t speak for others. What I am saying is I am going back to GEN-X old school
Call me a heretic
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Jay21
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I like Barbasol and Gillette Foamy quite a bit. Nothing wrong with them or using them.
Using real shave soap (Cella was the first), I ended the long trend of cuts and irritation I got when using canned foam. The difference was very surprising.
For me, using real shave soap was a big step in getting better shaves.
If canned foam works for some people, that's wonderful.
YMMV
For me, using real shave soap was a big step in getting better shaves.
If canned foam works for some people, that's wonderful.
YMMV
I have noticed men with certain types of beards can get away with foam. But then, some men can get away with just water
Have you tried the Proraso canned foam?
Have you tried the Proraso canned foam?
Same here, the constant clogging and lack of residual slickness didn't work. Especially when shaving my head
And let’s not forget, some can do a dry shave!
I grimace just thinking of it
I say if it works for you and makes you happy stick with it.
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Not at ten dollars a can I am not at this time.
For about a month I shaved exclusively with a liquid soap type product. I really didn’t notice until I went back to my normal soaps and creams at the difference in how my skin looked. My skin was more hydrated and looked healthier when I went back. I always found canned cream to be more drying, however if it works for you then so be it. I like shaving with an injector and some of the purists would call that heresy.
Heretic!
I will not call you a heretic. My people are Scottish. We've been called "Jews...but without money." Actually, my side of that family were Jews that signed on with William the Conquer after getting kicked out of Spain. As far as I can tell, that equates mostly to male pattern baldness.
Nothing heretical whatsoever. If you shave and you're not bleeding, and your skin isn't shrieking for mercy and moisture, then the job is done. All of these things are merely tools, after all.
I agree with that.
That's right, you cannot.
You cannot go back since you have never been ahead.
Enjoy your shaves. That's all that matters.
You're not a heretic, you're a heathen!
Basically you get similar chemicals to other shave creams in a spray can with lots of propellant gas like butane. Probably some nice chemicals like triethanolamine in the mix. Hey, if it works, it should be all right.
Basically you get similar chemicals to other shave creams in a spray can with lots of propellant gas like butane. Probably some nice chemicals like triethanolamine in the mix. Hey, if it works, it should be all right.
You do what you like. That’s the point.
Still, you owe it to yourself to try a small tub of Cella Red and a puck of Arko. Your investment will be minimal. Then, when you fall in love with Cella, you can buy a kilo of it. And a kilo of Vitos Red + Coco, which is even better (you won’t find a small tub, sadly).
These three soaps are all I use, except Arko sticks when I travel.
Still, you owe it to yourself to try a small tub of Cella Red and a puck of Arko. Your investment will be minimal. Then, when you fall in love with Cella, you can buy a kilo of it. And a kilo of Vitos Red + Coco, which is even better (you won’t find a small tub, sadly).
These three soaps are all I use, except Arko sticks when I travel.
Yikes, I don't blame you...but if value is a concern why not go with Arko? Far more economical than aerosol foam.
Chef455
Head Cheese Head Chef
IMHO your biggest heresy was invoking "GenX Old School". I'd hate to be identified as the "Barbasol" generation. Otherwise use what works for you.
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Barbasol gave me a good shave, but none of the other promised accoutrements...
Lockback
Dull yet interesting
As others have said, "Hey, if it works for you ..."
It doesn't work quite as well for me. I used Barbasol for years and it did just fine. But since switching to shave soaps and creams, I definitely feel they're superior. But, again, if it works for you, that's terrific.
It doesn't work quite as well for me. I used Barbasol for years and it did just fine. But since switching to shave soaps and creams, I definitely feel they're superior. But, again, if it works for you, that's terrific.
