I got into DE Razors and Wet Shaving almost a year ago. To date I have only used soaps. I just was given a tube of Prorasso Green shaving cream, so I am going to spend some time trying the creams out to see how they are in comparison to soaps for me.
Starting Creams
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So today was Prorasso Green for my first shaving cream. It had a nice slickness, and ample cushon. It lathered rather quickly and easily, definately much easier than most of the soaps that I typically use. The menthol, I'm not so sure about just yet, it's a nice feel, but an odd feel. I haven't decided how much I like it so far. BBS shave.
Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: Razorock Monster
Cream: Prorasso Green
OSMA Alum
AS: Prorasso Sensitive Balm
I did a 3 pass shave, WTG, XTG, ATG as I normally do. No irritation or burn.
I did lather as I would a soap, a small dallop of cream, whip until it drags, add a little watter, continue working, add a little more water. Nice thick peaks in under 5 minutes. I believe this is the correct way, if there is a better way let me know. I would like to try this cream with my Omega Boar Brush, but will have to wait until I can get to it since my master bathroom is having some work done currently and the brush is packed away for the time being.
Overall great shave, and decent feeling. I will let you all know about the menthol thing in the next few days. Like I said I didn't like or not like it, it's new and I have to give it a few shaves to decide.
Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: Razorock Monster
Cream: Prorasso Green
OSMA Alum
AS: Prorasso Sensitive Balm
I did a 3 pass shave, WTG, XTG, ATG as I normally do. No irritation or burn.
I did lather as I would a soap, a small dallop of cream, whip until it drags, add a little watter, continue working, add a little more water. Nice thick peaks in under 5 minutes. I believe this is the correct way, if there is a better way let me know. I would like to try this cream with my Omega Boar Brush, but will have to wait until I can get to it since my master bathroom is having some work done currently and the brush is packed away for the time being.
Overall great shave, and decent feeling. I will let you all know about the menthol thing in the next few days. Like I said I didn't like or not like it, it's new and I have to give it a few shaves to decide.
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So, day two with the Cream. Today's line up:
Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: Razorock Monster
Cream: Prorasso Green
OSMA Alum
AS: Epsilon Blue mixed with Kiehl's Facial Fuel
I think I kind of like the mentholated cream. It has an invigorating feeling. I got an even better lather built up today, and actually used a little less cream. It still whipped up quite quickly. I enjoyed today's shave, and had a better post shave feel today. Again BBS, with no irritation. I did go over an under the chin spot briefly without re-lathering, no irritation. I don't reccomend making a habit of it, but this cream is slick enough to last a little more than one pass. I'm not sold on completely switching from soaps, but so far, I can see adding a cream or two to the rotation. I'll keep you posted on tomorrow's shave.
Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: Razorock Monster
Cream: Prorasso Green
OSMA Alum
AS: Epsilon Blue mixed with Kiehl's Facial Fuel
I think I kind of like the mentholated cream. It has an invigorating feeling. I got an even better lather built up today, and actually used a little less cream. It still whipped up quite quickly. I enjoyed today's shave, and had a better post shave feel today. Again BBS, with no irritation. I did go over an under the chin spot briefly without re-lathering, no irritation. I don't reccomend making a habit of it, but this cream is slick enough to last a little more than one pass. I'm not sold on completely switching from soaps, but so far, I can see adding a cream or two to the rotation. I'll keep you posted on tomorrow's shave.
I haven’t tried the creams, but I really like the Red and Green croap.
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I think I will be trying that next. So far the cream isn't bad.
Today's Morning:
Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: Razorock Monster
Cream: Prorasso Green
OSMA Alum
AS: Pre de Provence No 63
So far the cream is working out just fine. I do like how quickly it lathers, but I don't see a major difference between soap and cream thus far. I like both, but I don't think I will switch and be and exclusive cream user, but I will add it into my rotation.
On annother note, anyone tried the Burt's Bees cream yet?
Today's Morning:
Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: Razorock Monster
Cream: Prorasso Green
OSMA Alum
AS: Pre de Provence No 63
So far the cream is working out just fine. I do like how quickly it lathers, but I don't see a major difference between soap and cream thus far. I like both, but I don't think I will switch and be and exclusive cream user, but I will add it into my rotation.
On annother note, anyone tried the Burt's Bees cream yet?
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So I was missing some of my soaps yesterday, and I found a nice Key Lime aftershave splash. I used Mike’s Lime soap. It was a great shave. I’ll get back to the creams on Monday. I also acquired some Burt’s bees cream I intend to try. See you all on Monday.
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Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: N/A
Cream: Burt’s bees
OSMA Alum
AS: Burt’s bees AS Balm
So two new things today. I first tried the Burt’s cream with a brush, that didn’t work out so I did some research, it is a brushless cream. I suppose it would be good if you were in too much of a hurry to whip up a lather, but I didn’t really care for it. Slickness is good, cushion almost non existent. More like a shaving butter than anything. The aftershave balm is very moisturizing, and it’s all natural. At the price point of $6 I can’t knock it too much. It actually does a pretty good job of it’s intended purpose. The scent on the other hand is very musky. I don’t care for the scent at all, but I will say it dissipates rather quickly. I don’t think I will use the cream again, except maybe in a travel bag. The balm we will see about.
Blade: Derby Platinum
Brush: N/A
Cream: Burt’s bees
OSMA Alum
AS: Burt’s bees AS Balm
So two new things today. I first tried the Burt’s cream with a brush, that didn’t work out so I did some research, it is a brushless cream. I suppose it would be good if you were in too much of a hurry to whip up a lather, but I didn’t really care for it. Slickness is good, cushion almost non existent. More like a shaving butter than anything. The aftershave balm is very moisturizing, and it’s all natural. At the price point of $6 I can’t knock it too much. It actually does a pretty good job of it’s intended purpose. The scent on the other hand is very musky. I don’t care for the scent at all, but I will say it dissipates rather quickly. I don’t think I will use the cream again, except maybe in a travel bag. The balm we will see about.
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Razor: Gillet Flare Tip
Blade: Feather
Brush: Omega Boar
Cream: C. O. Bigellow
OSMA Alum
AS: RR Don Marco
Nice shave this cream is very similar to Proraso green. It does have a nicer post shave feel. I just got a sample of Proraso blue I will try soon. I do like creams, but I don’t think I will stay exclusively with creams, although I think I will have some in my rotation.
Blade: Feather
Brush: Omega Boar
Cream: C. O. Bigellow
OSMA Alum
AS: RR Don Marco
Nice shave this cream is very similar to Proraso green. It does have a nicer post shave feel. I just got a sample of Proraso blue I will try soon. I do like creams, but I don’t think I will stay exclusively with creams, although I think I will have some in my rotation.
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I haven’t posted lately. I am sold on using creams, and have added a couple to my rotation along with soaps. I just ordered some gems and will be trying the world of se razors. I’ll keep you all posted.
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So I received some SE Razors yesterday, and I was able to use one for the first time today.
Razor: GEM SE
Blade: GEM Blue Star
Brush: RazoRock Monster
Soap: RazoRock Don Marco
OSMA Alum
AS: RR Don Marco
I did get some razor burn, as well as a couple of nicks. There is a learning curve to the SE. It was a very smooth shave at any rate, smoother than normal. I am sure this will make it into my rotation. I will be trying to stick with this razor for about a week to try and get my technique on point before I try the next.
Razor: GEM SE
Blade: GEM Blue Star
Brush: RazoRock Monster
Soap: RazoRock Don Marco
OSMA Alum
AS: RR Don Marco
I did get some razor burn, as well as a couple of nicks. There is a learning curve to the SE. It was a very smooth shave at any rate, smoother than normal. I am sure this will make it into my rotation. I will be trying to stick with this razor for about a week to try and get my technique on point before I try the next.
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So I got some great instructions on using a GEM SE from @Twelvefret from another thread. It actually helped out quite a bit, no razor burn, and only opened a previous Knick up. Today’s lineup:
Razor: GEM SE
Blade: GEM Blue Star
Brush: RazoRock Monster
Cream: Proraso green
OSMA Alum
AS: Proraso Green Aftershave Lotion
Still have some practice and learning to do, but quite pleased with the results so far.
Razor: GEM SE
Blade: GEM Blue Star
Brush: RazoRock Monster
Cream: Proraso green
OSMA Alum
AS: Proraso Green Aftershave Lotion
Still have some practice and learning to do, but quite pleased with the results so far.
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I will definitely be joining you all for that, and posting my results!!!
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Today’s line up:
Razor: GEM SE
Blade: GEM Blue Star
Brush: RazoRock Monster
Cream: Proraso green
OSMA Alum
AS: Pre de Provence no 63 balm
Bbs shave, no burn nicks or weepers. I’m really enjoying this razor, but I do miss some of my Gillette de razors. I’m going to stick with this for at least a couple more weeks before I change it up though.
Razor: GEM SE
Blade: GEM Blue Star
Brush: RazoRock Monster
Cream: Proraso green
OSMA Alum
AS: Pre de Provence no 63 balm
Bbs shave, no burn nicks or weepers. I’m really enjoying this razor, but I do miss some of my Gillette de razors. I’m going to stick with this for at least a couple more weeks before I change it up though.
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