Is it possible that Nancy Boy s/c actually outperforms my beloved 1805???

[cammyfive]

It seems I'm becoming more of a heretic each passing day......

I've recently been using Nancy Boy Replenishing shaving cream that I obtained in a recent trade while I've been on vacation (and sans brush). I have to say, this stuff has exceeded my wildest expectations! It seems quite a bit slicker, while not being exceedingly too thin, than my beloved 1805. I think in hindsight, I'm just taken with the scent of 1805 and not really blown away by it's actual performance, especially the A/S balm which seems rather greasy.

How big of a fool would I be to sell the shave cream and A/S balm and just keep the cologne since the scent is really what I'm after?

Any other thoughts on a comparison between these two?

 

[Ignatius]

The 'upmarket' non-traditional (ie non-soap based) creams can be very slick, but lack cushion; similar to a quality gel, like Nivea. For me, they work great as 'one-offs' (usually when i'm somewhat rushed).

However, their performance lessens when used daily; again similar to a good gel (or even a cartridge) my own skin doesn't get along well with them.

 

[HoratioCaine]

How big of a fool would I be to sell the shave cream and A/S balm and just keep the cologne since the scent is really what I'm after?

Any other thoughts on a comparison between these two?

You wouldn't be a fool at all if you're confident in the superiority of the performance of the Nancy Boy relative to that of the T&H, per your needs, and are confident you really have no desire to resume use of the 1805. Nancy Boy is a great cream and very reasonably priced. There's nothing foolish about optimizing both value and performance. Having said that, it might be foolish to do anything rash. A lot of folks find a new cream, think it's the bee's knees and go sell off a bunch of their older stuff, only to miss said older stuff and either long for it interminably, or re-purchase it. Now that's foolish, if you ask me. Better just to keep it and save oneself the bother.

I find T&H creams to be excellent, as well as their balms, if balms are your thing. (These days, balms aren't my thing, but if they were, T&H would be on a short list of ones I prefer.) Also, there is something luxurious about having excellent grooming products infused with a scent you really like. While nothing says you can't base your shaving choices on function alone and save the scents for your colognes, you never know - you might end up missing that scent fix you get with the 1805 products. Consider waiting a bit before selling to see how you feel. Stick with the NB for now, then switch back to the 1805 to see how it strikes you. I should warn you, though: you are in dangerous waters. Both the selling of creams followed by regret, or the wait-and-switch that I've described, have been the flashpoints of devastatingly full-blown cases of OCD-grade SCAD in many a gent shaver. Whatever you do, proceed with caution.

 

[jeffb]

I've never used 1805, but love the Nancy Boy signature cream! It is the only cream I've purchased again after finishing so far (not completely fair, as I've acquired enough creams/soaps to last awhile, there are others I would purchase again). I really like the scent and how my face feels after shaving with it. I was not impressed with their ASB, it was too sticky for me.

 

[kingfisher]

I think the best thing about 1805 cream is the scent, for sure. I got better shaves from Ultimate Comfort and especially from West Indian Limes.

I love the EDC and use it quite a bit. I do not have anymore of the cream and do not plan on getting it in the near future.