Soap vs. Cream

[classicshaving]

Hey guys very new to wet shaving... I keep reading and seeing soaps and creams of different brands and scents.

I understand either can be used for wet shaving, but what's REALLY the difference? Is it just preference?

 

[Hughies_online]

Creams are generally easier to lather (especially for beginners), have a stronger scent and don't last for very long (uneconomical). Soaps are the opposite.

 

[DirtyDave]

The general difference between the two is soap is slicker and cream offers more cushion. Preference to me is a large part of it. Creams are a bit easier to lather at first and many experienced shavers do overtime drift to soaps more than creams. Soaps can also cost less in the long run. Both have their fans and detractors.

I like both, mix it up and keep it interesting.

 

[Emmett]

Hey guys very new to wet shaving... I keep reading and seeing soaps and creams of different brands and scents.

I understand either can be used for wet shaving, but what's REALLY the difference? Is it just preference?

If you don't know the difference between creams and soaps, why are classified as a vendor?

 

[Hughies_online]

If you don't know the difference between creams and soaps, why are classified as a vendor?

Very observant! Why indeed?

 

[classicshaving]

Emmett oversight on my part... thank you for pointing that out to me!

 

[classicshaving]

HAHA I honestly don't even know how I got that classification! lol

 

[classicshaving]

I am a vendor of computers, laptops, etc.

 

[gaj90027]

You have the same name as a popular shaving related website classicshaving.com

If you are not related to that website maybe you can explain that to a mod or have the mod change your user name.

 

[HoratioCaine]

I am a vendor of computers, laptops, etc.

It might be worth noting that your screen name is the same as a very widely known and reputable vendor, ClassicShaving.com. Given your "vendor" classification, that will no doubt result in some confusion, even though in this thread your admitted lack of experience made it clear right away you are not affiliated with the company.

The other lads have pretty much spelled out the differences between soaps and creams. I'll just chime in to say that I've been at this wetshaving thing for a number of years, and I still prefer creams, so certainly not all people with experience end up gravitating towards soaps - not that Dave was actually saying that, of course.

 

[classicshaving]

Thank You Everyone for the helpful clarification on soap, I got started and have stuck with creams and am content but was just curious in the event I ever decided to try something different.

I would imagine even those that have been wet shaving for years have yet to try every safety/straight razor, cream , soap and lathering technique out there.

My apologies for my general lack of experience, I appreciate the quick responsiveness of the forum.

 

[uktenore]

Currently, I use both soaps and creams and I like both for different purposes.

When I use soaps, it's usually on my face because I enjoy face lathering from time to time and it seems I can get a better lather from soap when I face lather as opposed to lathering in a bowl.

But I'm also a head shaver and I prefer creams when I shave my head because I bowl lather with creams and I can ensure I have a good lather quality before I apply it to the back of my head (where I have to relay on feel alone to know whether or not I have the correct consistency).

Another reason I like soaps is because there is a much wider scent variety of soaps than creams.

That's my opinion. Now my advice to you...try a ton of both and see what you like best!

 

[classicshaving]

Thank You uktenore! I appreciate that very much

 

[andycrump]

Can someone tell me why its such a BIG deal that classicshaving has the same name as classicshaving.com?

I mean do they have it trademarked or something?

I mean if he didn't ask for vendor status, why hold his feet to the fire?

Does anybody every really "know" everything about anything?

 

[RILEY]

You have the same name as a popular shaving related website classicshaving.com

If you are not related to that website maybe you can explain that to a mod or have the mod change your user name.

Except changing it to Stan-The-Man might be a problem

Stan-The-Man

 

[HoratioCaine]

Can someone tell me why its such a BIG deal that classicshaving has the same name as classicshaving.com?

I didn't say it was a big deal. I am saying that it could prove to be confusing. What's the matter, did you take too much estrogen this morning?

Edit: BTW, welcome to Badger and Blade. Way to introduce yourself to the forum.

 

[vitaman]

Can someone tell me why its such a BIG deal that classicshaving has the same name as classicshaving.com?

I mean do they have it trademarked or something?

I mean if he didn't ask for vendor status, why hold his feet to the fire?

Does anybody every really "know" everything about anything?

I think a proper introduction is in order before you start telling the fine gentelmen of B&B how and why they should reply to another member. They are simply just trying to prevent possible confusion down the road. (They are just looking out for him) And, to answer your question....NO, anybody every really "knows" everything about anything!

 

[Gravy]

I mean if he didn't ask for vendor status, why hold his feet to the fire?

Does this mean the caning has been cancelled? We're using fire now?
And I just got my cane regripped.

And I prefer soap. Noone told me cream was easier to lather but I'm already hooked
on soaps.

 

[Cutter]

At the risk of returning to the original topic, I personally find it easier to rinse soap out of the sink than cream.

 

[andycrump]

HoratioCaine, I think I forgot that pill this morning come to think of it!!