I have to travel for work quite often and have to travel domestically and internationally sometimes. I like to travel light as possible. I have been looking for a good shave cream to use on the road. I have been looking for a new school cream, since I don't want to bring a bowl or brush, especially since my shaving supplies will be in my checked baggage. I use Bic Metals on the road (which I learned about from this site) and find them to be a good and inexpensive alternative to traveling with a real razor. So, I am hoping that this site will come through again and a fellow traveler will have a suggestion for me. I have tried several creams, and while many have been okay, none have been great. I have really dry and sensitive skin and am prone to razor burn and bumps, if I don't do everything just right. My main desire on the road is to have a comfortable shave that doesn't dry my face out. I have to shave every day on the road, while I only shave every other day when I am at home, and the rest helps my dry, sensitive skin.
The creams I have used so far:
Anthony Logistics: I feel like the cream doesn't give enough cushion and still have some razor burn when I use it on back to back days. The balm is great, but the cream when used with just your hands, is average at best.
Cremo Cream: Kind of a weird cream. Don't like the smell, and don't like that it dries out so fast. I know you have to apply it and then work in some water, but honestly, I have never been able to find the right water to cream ration and always have it too dry, or runny . Also, have a hard time getting a close shave with this cream.
Proraso Green: It lathers well with just the use of your hands and of course gives a good shave, but again I don't care for the smell (I worry that the people I am meeting will think I smell weird) and have had the tube explode inside my Dop bag. Baggage handlers aren't exactly delicate with your stuff. Also, drys my skin out, compared to other creams.
Art of Shaving travel tube: I like AOS with a brush and find they do a good job with their scents. They say it can be used with or without a brush, but I have found that there is a big difference in the quality of the shave, and the amount you need to use, when used without a brush and I am not gonna pay that kind of money for an average cream.
Pacific Shaving Company: So far my favorite cream on the road. It is slick and dense which helps with cushioning. It is inexpensive and a good size for travel. However, it is not a product I am all that excited to shave with. Sort of like driving a Buick, nothing wrong with it, just doesn't give you much to get excited about. However, if I can't find anything I like more, it will be my regular travel cream.
Kiss My Face: Just ordered this and got it today. I am excited to use it based on the reviews from this site.
Truefitt and Hill Ultimate Comfort: Thinking about giving this a try, but don't want to take the plunge on something so expensive. However, if it is as exceptional as some people say it is, it may be worth buying, since I won't be using it on a daily basis. Anyone, have any input on the travel tube and how it performs?
So what about it gents? Anyone have a travel cream that they love? Am I being too unrealistic with my expectations, considering I am not using a brush and a traditional cream?
Would love your input. Also, if you have a face wash, aftershave balm or something else that you really like, I would gladly take any recommendations. I have a thick beard with dry skin, so I am always looking for something that works well with those two issues (like many of you, I find myself buying a new cream, moisturizer or balm almost weekly). Curse my dry skin, I have an awful time finding a face wash or balm that doesn't dry me out in general. Nothing is worse than sitting in an airport, feeling like the skin on your face is so tight it is about to split open.
The creams I have used so far:
Anthony Logistics: I feel like the cream doesn't give enough cushion and still have some razor burn when I use it on back to back days. The balm is great, but the cream when used with just your hands, is average at best.
Cremo Cream: Kind of a weird cream. Don't like the smell, and don't like that it dries out so fast. I know you have to apply it and then work in some water, but honestly, I have never been able to find the right water to cream ration and always have it too dry, or runny . Also, have a hard time getting a close shave with this cream.
Proraso Green: It lathers well with just the use of your hands and of course gives a good shave, but again I don't care for the smell (I worry that the people I am meeting will think I smell weird) and have had the tube explode inside my Dop bag. Baggage handlers aren't exactly delicate with your stuff. Also, drys my skin out, compared to other creams.
Art of Shaving travel tube: I like AOS with a brush and find they do a good job with their scents. They say it can be used with or without a brush, but I have found that there is a big difference in the quality of the shave, and the amount you need to use, when used without a brush and I am not gonna pay that kind of money for an average cream.
Pacific Shaving Company: So far my favorite cream on the road. It is slick and dense which helps with cushioning. It is inexpensive and a good size for travel. However, it is not a product I am all that excited to shave with. Sort of like driving a Buick, nothing wrong with it, just doesn't give you much to get excited about. However, if I can't find anything I like more, it will be my regular travel cream.
Kiss My Face: Just ordered this and got it today. I am excited to use it based on the reviews from this site.
Truefitt and Hill Ultimate Comfort: Thinking about giving this a try, but don't want to take the plunge on something so expensive. However, if it is as exceptional as some people say it is, it may be worth buying, since I won't be using it on a daily basis. Anyone, have any input on the travel tube and how it performs?
So what about it gents? Anyone have a travel cream that they love? Am I being too unrealistic with my expectations, considering I am not using a brush and a traditional cream?
Would love your input. Also, if you have a face wash, aftershave balm or something else that you really like, I would gladly take any recommendations. I have a thick beard with dry skin, so I am always looking for something that works well with those two issues (like many of you, I find myself buying a new cream, moisturizer or balm almost weekly). Curse my dry skin, I have an awful time finding a face wash or balm that doesn't dry me out in general. Nothing is worse than sitting in an airport, feeling like the skin on your face is so tight it is about to split open.
