Thread: Shaving soap vs cream...

What are the pros and cons? Is there really a big difference?

Creams tend to whip up a bit quicker. Otherwise, the only difference is the contents of the soap/cream.

Originally Posted by ejaeger

What are the pros and cons? Is there really a big difference?

I will elaborate,......... nope!

I find creams to be noticeably easier to lather. Soaps I feel protect your face better though. I really enjoy using both. In my opinion the lather from a cream seems to be lighter. Soaps feel creamier when lathered. Soaps will take a bit longer to get used to the amount of water you need. Takes some practice.

I use both & each brand of cream or soap seems to need different amounts of water and lather-building time; however, once you have either one mixed and whipped up correctly, they work the same, IMHO.

I think Haroldg48 hit it pretty close to my own findings. I have been working with the different ways to come up with a good mix. I use an inch of cream in my bowl, lather the soap, and then mix in my bowl to get a nice light moist lather. I really like the wool fat soap.

i'm finding mixing them works.

This post is worth looking at on soaps. Proves the point that it's possible to get it right with even common products: http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...xperiment.html

Originally Posted by Raol

I will elaborate,......... nope!

Sorry for not expanding. I'm new to straight razor shaving. I've been using cream from a can since I started shaving in general. I wanted to switch to a soap or a non-aerosol cream now that I have a straight razor. I just didn't know the difference.

Originally Posted by ejaeger

Sorry for not expanding. I'm new to straight razor shaving. I've been using cream from a can since I started shaving in general. I wanted to switch to a soap or a non-aerosol cream now that I have a straight razor. I just didn't know the difference.

Not to worry ejaeger, but if your question was the difference between the canned goop and the puck/cream, the difference is like night and day.
Some prefer cream, some prefer the puck and to throw another into the mix i also like the "stick" for the occasional face lather.
Which ever you choose to start with one thing for sure you will eventually try and most likely enjoy them all.
All the best,
Like they say here on SRP,.......enjoy the ride.