Are High Price Shaving Creams Really Worth It?

Oldboy · Apr 19, 2007

I started using the Kiehl's shaving cream a few days ago and I have to say that this stuff is the truth. It gives a close, smooth shave and no razor bumps (a major problem for me when using shaving foams) even though I'm just using a Gillette Sensor Excel.

Aiwass · Apr 19, 2007

Originally Posted by Faded501s

<$5 at WalMart, Walgreens, etc. You'll love it.

i may try this, because i refuse to spend 20 bucks on a shaving cream

Fabro · Apr 19, 2007

Trumper's Rose. Amazing stuff. Stock up every time I am in London.

javyn · Apr 20, 2007

KMF shaving creams perform just as well as the top shelf British creams IMO. Does this stop me from buying the expensive English stuff? HELL NO

Mr. Checks · Apr 20, 2007

Art of Shaving system: badger brush, pre-oil, cake or cream, after-shave lotion.

After a lifetime of razor bumps, cuts, and not-close shaves, I'm in heaven. Is it worth it (what, $50/year?)? Hell, yes.

Would it make a difference to you? I have no idea. Depends on how bad your beard is, I guess.

skalogre · Apr 20, 2007

Originally Posted by Mr. Checks

Art of Shaving system: badger brush, pre-oil, cake or cream, after-shave lotion.

After a lifetime of razor bumps, cuts, and not-close shaves, I'm in heaven. Is it worth it (what, $50/year?)? Hell, yes.

Would it make a difference to you? I have no idea. Depends on how bad your beard is, I guess.

What pre-oil do you use?

blank · Apr 20, 2007

+1 on Kiss My Face. Good prices (I purchased online) and it leaves me with a much smoother shave than a Gillette or Edge plain aerosol gel. It is tougher to lather, though, and I'm still getting used to that (only 3 shaves in) but I feel a lot smoother once it is done.

javyn · Apr 20, 2007

blank, the secret to get a good lather from KMF is to use a shaving brush! Use a brush, it will explode with rich lather....probably the best lathering shave cream I've ever used, and I've used quite a few.

Spencer Young · Apr 21, 2007

Surprised not to see Nancy Boy mentioned yet. Amazing stuff, the razor just dances on your face.

avatar · Apr 21, 2007

Originally Posted by Oldboy

I started using the Kiehl's shaving cream a few days ago and I have to say that this stuff is the truth. It gives a close, smooth shave and no razor bumps (a major problem for me when using shaving foams) even though I'm just using a Gillette Sensor Excel.

The white eagle?

water · Apr 21, 2007

Another shout for Trumper's. The creams last a long time, which deflects the pain of the high cost of purchase.

Even better is the Trumper's soap line. The Rose and Sandalwood are both fantastic and far outlast the creams.

Oldboy · Apr 21, 2007

Originally Posted by avatar

The white eagle?

Yes

avatar · Apr 22, 2007

Originally Posted by Oldboy

Yes

a winner is you.

aldolfo · Apr 25, 2007

I always used to use Barbasol, until my girlfriend gave me a Billy Jealousy giftset for christmas. Now all I use is the Hydroplane. It leaves my skin smooth and razorbump free. It is a lot more pricey than Barbasol, but it makes my daily shaving something to look forward to.

Here is a link:

http://www.osrow.com/store/index.php...D=189&Group=95

Matt · May 8, 2007

well they certainly were not high priced, but a little more exotic than the supermarket brands....received my Mama Bear soaps yesterday. 7 bucks each, smell beautiful, and feeling pretty damn smooth this morning.

rig = mama bear soap, merkur futur, badger brush from eBay.

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