I'm in Canada - what should I buy?

[jhclare]

Hi all,

I'm from the UK visiting my other half's family in Oshawa near Toronto in Canada.

I was wondering if there are any must-have shaving products I should be keeping an eye out for while I'm here?

I've already seen Williams mug soap which I'm keen to try as it's so cheap.

What else should I get? Acqua Velva, Skin Bracer?

Don't want to carry too much home, but a couple of high quality products that I can't get in the UK would be great!

John

 

[Lavaine]

Aqua Velva would be my first choice. Maybe some Frasers shave cream if you are going to Toronto and can get to Toronto Beauty and Barber (someone from TO can chime in about where to get Frasers). Proraso is available in the UK I'm sure, but is probably cheaper at Shoppers Drug Mart ($7.50, less than 4 GBP.) If you like creams, Tom's of Maine and Kiss My Face should be easy to find, and may not be available overseas.

AOS products are available at Holt Renfrew (Toronto again), but are so overpriced compared to the US prices that you are probably better to order online. However, it would be a good opportunity to a least smell them and maybe score some samples.

Out of ideas for now. Enjoy your trip.

 

[humber burns]

If you can't get Aqua Velva in the UK then I suggest stocking up. Love that stuff. But to be perfectly honest there really isn't to much around. If you'd like some ideas check this out. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14124 This is a pretty good over view of what's around... Good luck and happy hunting.

 

[boboakalfb]

The green Aqua Velva comes to mind, if you can't get it in the UK.

 

[Bertilak]

Molsons?

 

[Maher]

Salmon, the best in the world

 

[jeffmeit]

When I went to Canada I got Nivea for men extra moisturizing shaving cream in a tube for like 4 bucks, and I love it, bought a ton of it. It was available at every normal drug store I went too.