I decided to give Cremo a try, because it was really cheap at the grocery store and, well, why not. I put a dab of it on my fingers (no bowl or brush) and wiped it on with a few drops of hot water. At first I was aghast to see that it doesn't build any lather, and I could barely even see it on my skin. I decided to plow forward anyway, because it did make my skin feel slick and it seemed like it might get the job done. Long story short, I got a great shave. No redness, nicks or blood, and the lack of cleanup afterward was glorious (both face and blade). I was left wondering if it could really be this easy and convenient, but who knows, maybe my next round will be a bloodbath. Thoughts on Cremo? PS this was with a Parker Variant / Feather.
Curious what folks think of Cremo
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My feelings are mixed on Cremo. It is slick however. I generally prefer conventional soap and a brush.
Applying Cremo with the hands, per directions, gives the problem of having to rinse the hands before picking up the razor for each of my 3 1/2 passes. And that's a nuisance.
Coincidence: I too shaved with a Parker Variant this morning, set on 3.5 and loaded with a drug store generic blade. An outstanding shave and an outstanding razor!
Applying Cremo with the hands, per directions, gives the problem of having to rinse the hands before picking up the razor for each of my 3 1/2 passes. And that's a nuisance.
Coincidence: I too shaved with a Parker Variant this morning, set on 3.5 and loaded with a drug store generic blade. An outstanding shave and an outstanding razor!
I don't like the feeling it leaves on my face. I use a lot of soap and water to rinse it off with. I will use it to shave my chest, etc. It is slick.
It’s slick enough to get the job done, but I can’t do multiple passes with it without irritation. I have used it as a preshave with great success!
If you read any of the info from the Cremo site, air is what makes lather less efficient than Cremo. I have had a tube of Sandalwood Cremo for 5 months, and while I love the smell, I don't think it is any better than good lathering soap applied with a brush.
The wife uses hair conditioner to shave her legs and claims that it is better than any foam, lather, or Cremo. I have tried it and found that it does indeed work better than Cremo. It does not smell as good though.
The wife uses hair conditioner to shave her legs and claims that it is better than any foam, lather, or Cremo. I have tried it and found that it does indeed work better than Cremo. It does not smell as good though.
I prefer lather, but it does provide a very slick shavable surface. Might use when travelling.
I used Cremo exclusively for a while and it works great. Not as sexy as a quality soap, but it sure is quick and effective. My wife only uses Cremo now.
I use Cremo as a preshave and have for quite awhile. Can’t be beat imo. It is super slick!
It clogged up my razor...and I tossed it away.
+1. It's a good pre-shave. It is also convenient if you have to shave in a hurry.
Cremo is very slick, sometimes I use it as pre-shave with Arko.
Pretty slick, like the sandalwood scent. Don't love it more than a proper soap, but it's workable!
Cremo is all one of my sons use. I can't stand it myself.
Very slick. I keep a small tube for traveling, and mixing with a meh soap. I get an ok shave using it by itself, but prefer lather and brush.
i like Cremo, it was my gateway into traditional shaving, my first step getting away from canned foams. I have the blue "cooling" and green "natural" shave creams and matching balms. i can use them just fine on their own but i like them even better as boosters, squirted with other things in frankensoap superlather concoctions.
i also use cremo face wash and face moisturizer that are both pretty good. And they have some great smelling washes, shampoos, and colognes too but i've only sniffed at the store, never actually used them.
i also use cremo face wash and face moisturizer that are both pretty good. And they have some great smelling washes, shampoos, and colognes too but i've only sniffed at the store, never actually used them.
It's a step in between artisan soaps and canned goo. I would use it if I had no choice but I wouldn't grab it first.
I got a small tube to try it out.
I've been using it mostly as an additive for a cream+soap "superlather".
I've been using it mostly as an additive for a cream+soap "superlather".
My experience with non-lathering creams is that they make nice clean shaves but leave a lot of crud behind on the razor. Probably would avoid using with razors that clog easily.
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