Older stock of dry cream on clearance at VintageBlades. Drier makes it even better as far as I am concerned. I've already got the soaps, but if you don't, here is a good opportunity.
DR Harris creams on clearance
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Thanks for the heads up Vlad!!
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Hmm, is there any downside to buying "aged" shaving cream?
I'd also like to know... Is it like wine, meat, or women?
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I take no responsibility if it makes moles the size of oranges grow on your face, but no, it doesn't matter. I have JM Frazer Mosswood that's hardened up on me, and I prefer it that way.
I don't have experience with these particular creams, but SOME can "turn" especially if they're tallow based. I've seen Cella turn more yellow as it ages.
Just placed an order for Arlington & Marlborough... have never used either but for the discount figured it was worth a shot. Thanks for the heads up!
It sounds like older creams would still be serviceable, but I suspect, at the very least, the scent will fade. That's one of the reasons to get D. R. Harris in the first place, so I'm still on the fence here!
Hmm, though I imagine with all the ADs around here, someone must have experience with old cream! Any observations?
Hmm, though I imagine with all the ADs around here, someone must have experience with old cream! Any observations?
I'd get a tub just to try but paying $9 for shipping kills the deal.
I did the math. Vintage Blades requires a minimum $20 order, so you'd have to buy other things with a tub. Assuming you buy two old tubs of D. R. Harris cream: $36.48 USD shipped. Currently, you can purchase two new tubs of D. R. Harris shaving cream for $44.20 USD shipped.
So essentially, you're saving $7.72 if you buy old, dried cream over new tubs of fresher cream. Is it worth it? That's a good question!
Not worth it to me but YMMV
Soaps don't have this "shelf life" issue
That's just the color. I've had creams do this but their performance isn't affected/ effected (whichever you use here). Some that harden a little, just use a little more water.
Even though weighing less, the soaps are not made by just drying the cream, it is a whole different process. I am sure it is still very usable but not experimenting to save a couple of bucks
What is it about soaps that you, personally, prefer over creams?
This wins the "funniest thing I have read all day" award!
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