So today was the first time I shaved at the gym. I usually shave Tues and Thurs at home during the week but adding some more cardio in so now I'm going to the gym those days on top of my normal Mon-Wed-Fri weights. Anyway, being that I only have Proraso cream and the Wilkinson Sword soap I got when I first started, I took the soap with me as I didn't want to take a bowl or anything to the gym. Now I haven't used the soap since I got my cream and after using it today, I didn't really care for it. I know it's cheap and that may have something to do with it. Now after that long description of my morning, my question is, for those who shave at the gym, what soap or cream do you take? I did bring my one and only brush and face lathered today but I want something easy to take with me without the hassle and mess of hauling my big mug to mix lather with. I'm thinking maybe a shave stick or possibly Creamo Cream as I could leave my brush at home for that. Thanks for any suggestions.
Shaving at the gym
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Try Cremo. Brushless, slick, and convenient. The bowl and brush thing at the gym is a pain, and will get you some looks if you have limited sink space at your gym during rush hour.
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Cremo is definitely a very good travel cream. It's slick and works well without a brush, and it's easy to just toss in your gym bag. I'm sure a shave stick would work equally as well.
At the gym, where I do a lot of my shaving, I'm face lathering with a tube of cream and a small brush; I try not to make a big production out of it and am not getting looks. By the way, a minute or two in the steam room really gets your face ready!
I like to shave right after a hard workout and then hit the pool for laps.
Chlorine does wonders for a tender fresh shaven face in my book.
I would take the tube of Proraso and facelather it.
Hmmmmmm...chlorine after shave splash.
I take my straight, strop, brush, soap (facelather) and AS.
I do make a big production out of it!
I do make a big production out of it!
I usually go with (and recommend) a shave stick and a small brush. I find I get the same weird looks going brushless (usually with a small decant of Nancy Boy) and I get some of my best shaves post-workout with the shave stick. Few people shave at my gym at all.
I'd be hesitant to use Cremo in such a confined public space given how strong that smell can be. (Then again, judging by the nasty wafting odors of Axe and Old Spice Summer Fresh Extreme Tropical Blast Cool Musk-type deodorants), most gymgoers don't seem to share my concerns (or tastes).
I'd be hesitant to use Cremo in such a confined public space given how strong that smell can be. (Then again, judging by the nasty wafting odors of Axe and Old Spice Summer Fresh Extreme Tropical Blast Cool Musk-type deodorants), most gymgoers don't seem to share my concerns (or tastes).
Creams aren't constricted to bowl lathering only, just squeeze a little on the tips of your wet brush and start swirling it around on your face. I do that with Musgo and Proraso, and those are pretty much the only two creams in my rotation right now.
What about the issue of MRSA skin infection? I would not shave at the gym. You get a cut and it could get infected. I have heard some doctors say they would not even sit down in a gym with shorts on.
I agree with using a stick and face lathering, or lather in your hand with the cream. You don't need a bowl if you aren't doing a nice leisure, shave with music and tea type of shave. The palm of your hand works just fine.
Yikes! Have to admit, I'd never even considered the risk. My gym is at my office, so it's certainly a smaller pool of users and bacteria, but still, may have to reconsider...
I have considered shaving at the gym, but prefer to come home. I get a lot more enjoyment with my set up at home.
I'm all for shaving but do hate when people shave at the gym. Bare with me... as I'm a personal trainer at a gym and sometimes i'll see 2-3 guys shaving, brushing their teeth, and even shaving their chest. It wouldn't be so bad if they did it quickly but they take forever and always leave a horrible mess of water everywhere. If you are in such a rush to get someplace then go to sleep earlier the day before and wake up on time to get stuff done (police tell me this everytime i get a speeding ticket - guess its true). Imo it's tacky like electric shaving while driving. Go home and shave! Just my 2cents
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I workout at the Y and wouldn't recommend anyone using that bathroom, much less shave in it.
I like to use Kiss My Face cream and face lather, when I shave at the gym. 
I've never set foot inside a gym. I'm just naturally sexy I guess.
My gym is across the hall from the "shave den".
When I did go out to the gym, I shaved before I went. That way I was good to go, and I didn't end up cutting my routines short to shave before work.
When I did go out to the gym, I shaved before I went. That way I was good to go, and I didn't end up cutting my routines short to shave before work.
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