squeezing tube cream into a jar?

[mhdousa]

Anyone ever squeeze shaving cream from a tube into a jar for storage? I hate using the tube because I don't feel like I have as good control over how much I put on the brush.

Any reason I shouldn't do this?

Thanks.

 

[withoutink]

I don't put the cream from the tube directly on the brush. I always put a small amount in a bowl / mug and beat to a lather.

But -- I like the idea of moving it over to a jar for easier storage. I hate looking at tubes that are crinkled / bent / folded etc... I would do it just for aesthetics 8)

 

[mhdousa]

I don't put the cream from the tube directly on the brush. I always put a small amount in a bowl / mug and beat to a lather.

But -- I like the idea of moving it over to a jar for easier storage. I hate looking at tubes that are crinkled / bent / folded etc... I would do it just for aesthetics 8)

I face lather which is why i put it directly onto the brush.

 

[maj3289]

i don't think it gets any easier than dropping a fingernail size dab from the tube. on the other hand, my Bigelow tube has a crack and now squirts cream if you squeeze the wrong way

 

[bobbyd]

I don't put the cream from the tube directly on the brush. I always put a small amount in a bowl / mug and beat to a lather.

But -- I like the idea of moving it over to a jar for easier storage. I hate looking at tubes that are crinkled / bent / folded etc... I would do it just for aesthetics 8)

Sounds like you need a few tube keys:
http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/acc10227.html

This could help with the control problem also. I use a key with my tom's toothpaste (also has a metal tube) and am able to hold the tube and turn the key with one hand.

 

[withoutink]

Thats awesome, thanks for the link.

 

[bobbyd]

Thats awesome, thanks for the link.

No problem. I found that I would crack metal tubes trying to get the most out of them, and the tube key avoids that issue all together.

 

[RocketMan]

You will find some other helpful stuff on this old B&B link:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28893

 

[BrightFutur]

I'm ordering some creams in tubes, and will transfer them to jars almost immediately.

I can't stand the way tubes look, I find jars/tubs much more classy. In my mind - tubes are for toothpaste and ointments.

 

[michiganlover]

I don't transfer the entire tube, but do transfer to a sample size jar. It conserves space in my bathroom to just have the sample size jars in the cabinet. Each jar gives me about 5-7 shaves, so this works out quite well.

 

[duotone]

I usually face lather, so enjoy using tubes to squirt the amount I need onto the brush.