Just not attracted to creams

[TheVez2]

I don't get it.

I have several phenominal creams. Stuff like Godrej, Tet-A-Tet, Everest, Ctapt, Viking, Nivea, Palmolive, C.O. Bigelo... the list goes on and on. They all produce great lather and shave wonderfully. The problem is, I just don't use them.

There is just something about the act of swirling your brush on top of a puck of soap to load up. And that part of the process is missing when you squirt a glob of cream out of a tube.

I keep a couple of tubes of cream with my toothpaste, out in the open. I see them every day, but I always reach for the soap. Every now and then I consider getting rid of my creams. Then today I grabbed my Godrej Lime and lathered up. It was so great, and I thought, "How could I get rid of this?"

But the experience was still somewhat lacking. I would rather lather with a slightly sub-par soap, than use a quality cream form a tube. It's almost illogical. I have to make a conscious effort to go out of my way to use my creams.


Does this happen to anyone else?

 

[Eeyore]

Well, don't use them if you don't like them.

I think they are great for travel.

 

[TheVez2]

Well, don't use them if you don't like them.

But that's not it. When I use them, I do like them.

 

[mistercitizen]

I think the hoarder in me (coupled with AD's) makes me feel a bit this way too. There's something about stocking up on pucks of soap that makes me feel better than stocking up on tubs of shaving cream that may go bad or get hard. I love creams, but I just find myself reaching for soaps more often.

Ben

 

[Eeyore]

But that's not it. When I use them, I do like them.

Well, then use them, and stop worrying

 

[Luc]

Got the same issue. I am working at transforming some of those shave creams to shave sticks. I tried it in the past and it worked fairly well...

 

[inspiringK]

I have also gravitated away from creams almost altogether. When I first started accumulating product, my creams definitely outnumbered my soaps, but now I don't have any creams left (in their tubes).

If you like the lathering process and you have a number of creams that you would like to use, why not let them solidify a little in a soap dish. Just empty a tube into a dish and let the air harden the cream to the point where it is more of a soft soap.

 

[wimbouman]

Same issue here.

I like my Top Secret and Veleiro, or Palolive for the the good shaves they provide.

Still, a puck of soap seems to be so much more interesting - especially when facelathering!

 

[BubblesTGB]

This can be dangerous. The other morning, before I was fully awake, I squeezed a dollop of CO Bigelow onto my toothbrush. Because of the menthol, it actually took me a minute.

Back on topic...I see what you are saying. In a purist way, loading from soap is a step in the process. I appreciate this but still like creams as well. To shave with - not brush my teeth.

 

[jzuzphreek]

KJ, why don't you save yourself the trouble and just send them all to me where you can be sure they'll all be loved and utilized appropriately.

In all seriousness, I've lately been coming to realize that I actually enjoy creams. I don't use a bowl, rather, squirt a blob in my hand, apply to face (one-handed), and palm lather the remaining cream in my hand. Then wash the hand, and face lather. I've never been let down (actually, just used Palmolive this way last evening. I agree that the process of loading a soap is special, but that doesn't make the creams less special. They're just like me... special in a different way.

 

[Eeyore]

Back on topic...I see what you are saying. In a purist way, loading from soap is a step in the process. I appreciate this but still like creams as well. To shave with - not brush my teeth.

I think creams are great for travel, exactly because of the tube. Apart from that, whatever works is OK with me. If the lather is good, and the cream/soap does not give me irritation, all is fine.

Personally I don't care how the lather gets on my face ... the result counts for me.

 

[maxman]

I started out using creams. I found it easier to get the water/cream mix just right.
I got some soaps just to try and never looked back.
Now when I use a cream I almost always use way too much product.

The last cream I used was AOS Lemon and I was very impressed.

 

[TheVez2]

If you like the lathering process and you have a number of creams that you would like to use, why not let them solidify a little in a soap dish. Just empty a tube into a dish and let the air harden the cream to the point where it is more of a soft soap.

I've thought about trying that, just never got around to it. Good suggestion.

This can be dangerous. The other morning, before I was fully awake, I squeezed a dollop of CO Bigelow onto my toothbrush. Because of the menthol, it actually took me a minute.

Yep, I'm very cognizant of what I reach for. Don't want to end up like this guy:

I think creams are great for travel, exactly because of the tube.

Personally I think the tubes are too bulky for travel. I'd rather fill a small container with some soft soap for travel. I know I could fill the same container with cream, but per unit volume, the cream doesn't last as long, so I'm better off with soap. YMMV.

Now when I use a cream I almost always use way too much product.

In an effort to use my creams up a little faster, I intentionally use too much product when I use my creams. I probably use double what I actually need. But, it does ensure that my lather is super thick and gives me great shaves!

 

[Eeyore]

Oh well, I always travel with a tube of Palmolive Classic ... works for me.

Anyway, just use the creams you like in the way you like ... there are no rules

 

[dushea]

I'm with you - there's a couple creams that I still use and enjoy when I do, but I mainly use them because of their scents (TOBS Grapefruit and CF Lime). However, 9 times out of 10, I'm reaching for either DRH or Mike's.

 

[John Von Wuggz]

My experience is similar. I prefer soaps, MWF in particular, but I cannot bring myself to get rid of the creams. They just smell too damn good to pass up.

 

[kaliandee]

I've not had that with shaving creams or soaps, but I get the same thing whenever someone gives me something from the Body Shop. I know the stuff is nice, I enjoy it when I use it. It still gathers dust on a shelf.

-John

 

[Rasage_Perfecto]

I prefer creams, I think is easier to dosify the amount, is more easy to clean after you shave.

With soaps you never know how many twirls or spins to get the proper amount of cream, another issue with the soap, you have to let stand in the air to allow dry the soap before you close the lid of the container.

I use both of them, buy have more creams than soaps in my collection.

 

[TheVez2]

With soaps you never know how many twirls or spins to get the proper amount of cream, another issue with the soap, you have to let stand in the air to allow dry the soap before you close the lid

I just swirl for 30 seconds, for me that works for all soaps. And I've never worried about letting the soap dry. As soon as I'm done I seal them up. No issues.

 

[Viseguy]

I have one word for you: superlather. Best of both worlds.