I think I'm done with soaps...

[MurderousCrow]

Hello all,

I've been using an emollient cream instead of soap the last few shaves (scalp & face minus the goatee). Sometimes with a bit of oil, sometimes not. Wow! A really comfortable shave.

Anyone else tried this?

Luke

 

[nemo]

Anyone else tried this?

No. What sort of scent are you getting?

You'll come back.

 

[wimbouman]

Famous last words 'I am done with ...'

I have had a cream time - oh those Portuguese creams - and a soft soap time - TFS, anybody? - and even shaving oil.
But in the end, good old triple milled shaving soap always gives me the best experience and the best result.

Recently picked up some Omega Via Barberia, and realised I am still a soap guy indeed

 

[MurderousCrow]

No. What sort of scent are you getting?

Haha, a mild pharmaceutical smell. Fixed with Pinaud Lime Sec, some Roberts Borotalco and a spray of Eau Sauvage.

You'll come back.

Not sure I will: the shaves have been incredible, every one

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Congrats on finding your ....

 

[cryhavoc]

What is the name of the cream?

 

[Southsider]

What is the name of the cream?

Nair

 

[MurderousCrow]

What is the name of the cream?

The one I'm using is Epaderm.

 

[BigJ]

Famous last words 'I am done with ...'

+1! Cannot count the times I have used that phrase!!

 

[Trawlerman]

The one I'm using is Epaderm.

I just had a 500ml bottle of this donated.

I've never considered shaving with it. I got it for use as a moisturiser as i'm Diabetic and suffer the common issue of dry skin on my face due to dehydration. I'm gonna be trying it out in the coming days/weeks.

 

[ShaverAZ]

IMO, it's a solution in search of a problem. Half the charm of wet shaving is bowl or face lathering with a favorite brush.

 

[MurderousCrow]

IMO, it's a solution in search of a problem. Half the charm of wet shaving is bowl or face lathering with a favorite brush.

Interesting point. I don't think it's a 'solution in search of a problem' though is it. The problem is easily defined, namely that shave quality could be improved. This has achieved that, consistently.

If it removes some of the charm or romance of the process, for me it's a small loss I'll happily take for the increase in comfort and convenience.

Find me a soap (or shaving cream) with similar comfort, slickness and post-shave feel, I'll probably buy it; after all I enjoy lathering and I have two nice brushes. But, meh.