Erasmic is one of those names I associate with the 1960s, before I started shaving. It seemed to be a regular in corner shops and chemists in the UK, but fell off my personal radar when I eventually started shaving in the 1970s. I've never knowingly tried it, in fact I didn't even know that the brand still existed.
Until I saw a tube of lather shave cream in an old-fashioned chemists a while back. It was very cheap and of course I bought some to try, which I did this morning. I have to say that first impressions are extremely positive: it has a pleasant cologne-style scent, with citrus notes - not a million miles away from the scent of 4711 to my mind (or nose). Although I like uncomplicated scents for my soaps and creams, it was fine for me and not in the least overpowering. Its performance though was outstanding. I can't think of another soap or cream that I've used that has better lubricity - it really was amazingly slick and gave a fantastic cushion for the shave itself. The lather was rich and unctuous, and didn't degrade at all during three passes and touch-ups: it didn't start to collapse or dissipate, just kept giving for pass after pass. Post-shave feel was very refreshing and moisturised.
It seems to be an unsung little gem - it doesn't seem to get many mentions on B&B so I felt compelled to sing its praises. Any other Erasmic fans out there?
Until I saw a tube of lather shave cream in an old-fashioned chemists a while back. It was very cheap and of course I bought some to try, which I did this morning. I have to say that first impressions are extremely positive: it has a pleasant cologne-style scent, with citrus notes - not a million miles away from the scent of 4711 to my mind (or nose). Although I like uncomplicated scents for my soaps and creams, it was fine for me and not in the least overpowering. Its performance though was outstanding. I can't think of another soap or cream that I've used that has better lubricity - it really was amazingly slick and gave a fantastic cushion for the shave itself. The lather was rich and unctuous, and didn't degrade at all during three passes and touch-ups: it didn't start to collapse or dissipate, just kept giving for pass after pass. Post-shave feel was very refreshing and moisturised.
It seems to be an unsung little gem - it doesn't seem to get many mentions on B&B so I felt compelled to sing its praises. Any other Erasmic fans out there?