Multiple blade razors and shave cream

[Bobsac]

I am new to wet shaving and am curious if the higher end shave creams will work well with a multi blade razor. I am currently using a Gillette ProGlide razor.

 

[BSAGuy]

Yes. High end creams improve the performance of any razor and the enjoyment of your shave.

Welcome aboard. Let us know if you have additional questions.

 

[Mostho]

A brush and a good cream or a good shaving Soap are just a good start for any razor.

Your skin will soon confirm!

For the records I started feeling better like I write before, starting with a Proraso and an Omega brush and my face was like a Renaissance

 

[Bobsac]

Thanks and Inam looking forward to reading these very informative posts!

 

[BlackBard]

A brush and a good cream or a good shaving Soap are just a good start for any razor.

Your skin will soon confirm!

+1. Welcome aboard B&B.

 

[BSAGuy]

Use away. If you make the lather correctly, clogging won't be an issue. Enjoy.

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

It will sure clog a lot less than a can of anything!

 

[nelamvr6]

I use the same multi-blade system you do and high quality cream and soap work great!

Feel free to come by the Modern Shaving Systems sub forum and make yourself at home!

 

[SAMB08]

Before I got my Safety razor, I was using shave soap with a similar cartridge amd I got better shaves. i guess it was a combination of the soap and the brush.

 

[xxvaleria]

Welcome to the club, Bob. Glad to have you aboard. A brush and a good soap/cream can beat a can any day, with any razor--except maybe an electric.

 

[AndreasTV]

A good soap or cream will "boost" th eshave with a multi-blade cartridge a lot. Myself do it every day. The sharpness of the blades will stay longer, too.

Greetings

Andreas

 

[clyde72]

I just did my 1st brush and creme shave today and I'm using a Mach 3.
It gave me much better results than using Edge, Barbasol, or Harry's Shave Cream.
I used a Parker Silver Tip brush, Proraso creme and a Captian's Choice Lather Bowl.
FYI the Barbasol gave a better shave than the others.

 

[Bobsac]

Thanks to all of you who have responded. Great advice. I am ready to dive in. I've ordered a pure badger brush and proraso cream. Can't wait to dive in and explore. This is such a great board to read and share/ gain information. A lot of great ideas out there. Thanks again

 

[Mostho]

Good choice!
You will enjoy many great shaves.

 

[mgoldmann]

When I was in my 20's I regularly used shaving soap and a brush with my Gillette Sensor. I consistently got good results.

 

[The Count]

I used Edge gel with a Trac II razor for many years before taking the plunge with a badger brush and top-notch shaving cream. No question the better creams clog less and provide a much better shave.

 

[BigJ]

Sure. Good way to start down the path to traditional wet shaving IMO!

 

[Joncr]

Several creams I have found work well with the Proglide are Nivea Sensitive, Cremo, and Neutragena Shave Cream. None. Are expensive and all worked well for me, of course YMMV. Good luck

 

[AsureDawn]

Yeah, nivea sensitive shave gel is probably the best canned shave product I've used. Gillette's "regular" foam isn't bad, but it's really dry.

I haven't tried shave soap with my 4-blade, might be worth a shot later since I still have four carts left...if I feel like it.

 

[MpMinNY]

Yeah, nivea sensitive shave gel is probably the best canned shave product I've used. Gillette's "regular" foam isn't bad, but it's really dry.

I haven't tried shave soap with my 4-blade, might be worth a shot later since I still have four carts left...if I feel like it.

I used MWF soap for the first time last night. It was slicker than AoS or TOBS creams, but with a less dense lather. While I missed the density I get from creams, it might be just the thing for a multi-blade cartridge. Super slick and slippery, but easy to clear from the blades.