can you help a new guy with shaving creams please

[denali7432]

hey guys i just picked up 5 different scents of classic shaving soap from here

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522960/198657.htm

and im thinking about trying shaving cream to compare..
i cant really say anything on it because i have nothing to compare it to..but it does take a few minutes to work up a lather but its not really thick like ive seen some others..but im not just looking for thickness of lather..im looking for something thats good overall..or if someone can tell me if i made a good purchase picking up those classic brand shaving soaps? for price wise im looking to spend up to $5-$15 per container

 

[coolbluewater]

I don't know why people get sucked into buying Classic's shaving soap. Maybe it's because their ads are widespread, but I don't see any ads anymore after becoming a Contributor. I got hornswoggled into buying their soap too; their Sandalwood puck. Tried it two times, and now it sees use as a dresser drawer and door jamb lube instead.
There are many fine soaps and creams out there that won't break the bank as far as cost per shave and performance; to name a few:

Cella (soap, but soft)
ARKO shave stick
Proraso/Omega/C.E. Bigelow (all the same ingredients) cream in a tube
C.R. Salter cream
Mitchell's wool fat soap (seems pricey but lasts)
Tabac (soap, but soft)
J.M. Fraser
Taylor of Old Bond St (TOBS) cream

- many others I'm overlooking.


Also click on "Reviews" at the top of the page and go from there.

Check around; there are online vendors that have sample packs.

 

[sodajerk]

... im thinking about trying shaving cream to compare.. ...

I use soap and cream and until I learned what a really good lather was (moist, rich and slick), the creams gave better shaves - now they are about equal, IMHO.

I use two common and easy to get creams; CO Bigelow (Proraso) shave cream and Kiss My Face moisture shave. Both do an outstanding job for me and I would recommend either one. And, they will probably be easier to learn with. )

 

[Barbash]

If you are looking for something under $15 and want to find it locally I would suggest going with Kiss My Face. I think their cream ranks up there with the more expensive creams and their Mint has a nice cooling effect.
TOBS are some of my favorite creams and a tube is around $12 and a tub around $16, but you are probably going to have to order those.

 

[DHoffmeyer]

I've taken recently to Speick (Germany) shaving cream, which is very rich and doesn't leave my face dry. The scent reminds me of all the great Apotheke shops I visited in Germany. Likes water too.

 

[Ceron]

Another local cream you can pick up is The Real Shaving Co. from a nearby Rite Aid. There's a coupon you can print from the RSC site good through the end of the month. You can't beat $3 for 5 ounces.

 

[slimman]

Kiss My face.............Cant go wrong with it.

 

[Chrisp]

I generally use soap but for the last couple of months I've used cream almost exclusively. Of the few that I have, Proraso (green) & TOBS Lavender get the most use. Proraso is simply perfect for me as an everyday cream, and TOBS Lavender has an intoxicating scent & creates a rich lather. They are both very affordable and economical.

 

[cvac]

If you've never tried a decent shaving cream, I'd recommend it, especially if you are starting out. It will be much easier to lather than any shaving soap and more protective and forgiving overall.

Check the reviews section, there are many very good creams in your price range.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=41

My top picks would be Taylor's Avocado and LEA regular.

 

[SRock]

The list of good products (both soap and cream) is simply astounding. Simply sit back, let the AD's kick in and enjoy.

 

[Dpflaum]

At $17 its a little higher, but the Salter creams are top notch too. For what it's worth, I can get a lot more shaves out of a high end product than a low end one, so the price kind of balances out.

 

[dklaiman]

Nancy Boy is really nice, too. It's the second cream I've tried and I really like it. It's $18/tub, but you get a discount when you join the Nancy Boy club.

 

[Rosencrantz1]

I recently added a tub of eShaves White Tea shave cream to my (admittedly small) collection and I must say that I am quite impressed with both the scent (very modern, IMO) and the quality of the lather - extremely rich and thick. I've had a couple excellent shaves with it (paired with my 34D and an Astra blade).

 

[boomer56]

I'd recommend Erasmic. It might be traditional, but it works, and smells great. If they come out with the rest of their line as the website suggests, will be an absurdly great product



Boomer

 

[jacausey77]

Taylors Avocado is great! Good price too!

 

[dpm802]

I use two common and easy to get creams; CO Bigelow (Proraso) shave cream and Kiss My Face moisture shave. Both do an outstanding job for me and I would recommend either one. And, they will probably be easier to learn with. )

These are two that jumped to mind when I thought about entry-level creams. Both are reasonably priced and available at retail stores without too much looking.

I started my wet-shaving odyssey with Bigelow cream, and for the first three months, I thought it was as good as shaving can get. Then again, I didn't have anything to compare it to. Once I started collecting some more upscale products, the Bigelow got left behind, but I still recommend to beginners as a good starting point.

Kiss My Face can be found in many supermarkets and health food stores. It comes in a number of scents. My favorite is the Lavender and Shea variety, and I also keep a tube of the Fragrance Free on hand as a general purpose mixer to make SuperLather.

Burts Bees is a good performer, also ... but many people here give it a thumbs down because it doesn't produce mountains of lather. Its not supposed to. But that doesn't stop it from giving you a great shave. Get the matching ASB and bar soap, as well, and you'll still be under $20 for the complete set.

Other good creams you can check out in your price range are Cremo, Nivea, Jack Black Beard Lube, Jack Black Supreme Shave, and American Crew. You'll have to hunt a little harder to find these in stores, but they're not that difficult to find.

 

[flipperz]

At $17 its a little higher, but the Salter creams are top notch too. For what it's worth, I can get a lot more shaves out of a high end product than a low end one, so the price kind of balances out.

Salters is a great line and when you consider relative volumes in the containers it's a bargain. The Salters are big tubs!

 

[flipperz]

check out the shave den for samples of some of the better creams

http://www.theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=133

 

[alexjems41]

I generally use soap but for the last few months I have used cream almost exclusively. I have taken Speick shaving cream, which is very rich and doesn't leave my face dry,very affordable and economical.