Search for Godrej ended in failure. But...

[insomniac]

I picked up some Dettol Fresh instead

Not my photo... mine only has 30% extra free... but it is recommended by the Indian Medical Association.

"Dettol Fresh Shaving Cream for Everyday Protection. With a pleasant Fresh fragrance to give you a refreshing shaving experience. Plus its rich, creamy lather softens the beard to give a smooth shave."

The Indian market I went to sells it for $4. Smells like lime.

Anyone tried it?

 

[RichGem]

The Indian creams are not always easily available, but all seem to get great reviews around here.

FWIW, theshaveden.com carries the whole godrej line (3 creams & soap puck).

 

[sklegg]

I don't know how close you are to Seattle proper, but Continental Spices on Aurora has sold Godrej products in the past. I bought a whole bunch from them and sold them here on B&B last year. They might have a couple of tubes in stock.

Hope this helps!

 

[insomniac]

I don't know how close you are to Seattle proper, but Continental Spices on Aurora has sold Godrej products in the past. I bought a whole bunch from them and sold them here on B&B last year. They might have a couple of tubes in stock.

Hope this helps!

I went there today; none to be seen.

The Dettol came from Apna in Bellevue.

 

[Kevan]

Hmmm, tell us how it performs. I've been interested in the Dettol Cool variety for awhile. It's supposed to be a true menthol bomb.

 

[insomniac]

Review!

I used my Tweezerman brush, because I'm still breaking in the Rooney.

Packaging: Basic plastic tube. Nothing special.

Scent: Limey. Not in the same way as (say) GFT. But the smell definitely explodes once you start lathering. I'd say it's a bit more chemical, but pleasant. The smell lingers a bit, even after cold water/witch hazel/Nivea balm.

Lathering: Holy moly. Tons of thick lather. I used a bit more product than I normally would, but I did a four-pass shave, and had enough lather to do another two passes, maybe more. Seriously, it was like that "I Love Lucy" episode with the rice. You don't need a lot of product.

Efficacy: Gave me a nice shave (it better with four passes!) Seriously, it did what a good lather is supposed to do. I have a nice, close shave and no irritation.

Moisturizing: Hard for me to judge, but my skin feels nice I did apply the product to my goatee + mustache, and the hair feels soft, so I'd say it has some decent properties here. Nothing special.

Price: $4 for a big tube. Good price.

Overall, I give it a thumbs up. It won't be replacing my growing stock of shaving soaps and creams but it will be in the rotation.

I'd definitely be interested in trying the Dettol Cool.

 

[sklegg]

Great find! Personally I have found that some of the cheap/obscure creams (Godrej, Wars, etc.) are excellent performers. Obviously they are low on luxury (no fancy containers, weird fragrance, you have to buy them in a store selling goat meat) but for four bucks you still get some great shaves.

 

[Topgumby]

I scored some Old Spice original cream from an Indian mart near Fircrest, but it was the only tube and when I went back, nothing.

I've tried looking for the Dettol in Indian marts in the North Seattle and South Everett areas, but no luck.

I'm trying to get a list of stores that have supplies in the Washington Wet Shavers group. Feel free to join and let us know what you've discovered.