Thread: any differene between these things..

cream (in a jar) vs Tube vs foam (in a can) vs goop (in a can)..Wikipedia didn't really specify much so I thought I would post n get some thoughts

pcdad

The canned goop, is essentially just chemicals used to whip water up into a foam,
A good quality cream weather in a tub or jar would be much better for your skin,

My own personal recommendation would be mitchells wool fat soap.

Here's how I see them:

cream (in a jar): Good stuff like Trumpers Lilac.
Tube: Good stuff like Proraso.
foam (in a can): Crap Gillette foam in a can
goop (in a can): Crap Gillette Gel in a can

The difference? Cutting to the chase: Foam-in-a-can is intended to make a large profit for the manufacturer at the expense of a customer's lack of patience.

Explanation: I learned on my own years ago that a three dollar shaving brush and a ninety-five cent puck of Williams Shaving Soap gave me hundreds of comfortable shaves far superior to any foam-in-a-can I tried.

Cream in a jar vs a tube? The main difference is the container it's packed in. Personal choice, really, along with choice of fragrance.
Namaste,
Morty -_-

I'm personally not so much against the can stuff as a lot of people. The big problem with most can stuff is that it contains compressed air. The compressed air remains infused into the cream, creating a poorer quality shaving experience. It's not an insurmountable problem though. You can get a good shave from it if you work to keep the stuff hydrated.

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

I'm personally not so much against the can stuff as a lot of people. The big problem with most can stuff is that it contains compressed air. The compressed air remains infused into the cream, creating a poorer quality shaving experience. It's not an insurmountable problem though. You can get a good shave from it if you work to keep the stuff hydrated.

We need more explanations of this nature.

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

The compressed air remains infused into the cream, creating a poorer quality shaving experience. It's not an insurmountable problem though. You can get a good shave from it if you work to keep the stuff hydrated.

You've got me curious now. Concerning foam-in-a-can, how does one "work to keep the stuff hydrated?"
Namaste,
Morty -_-

Originally Posted by red96ta

Here's how I see them:

cream (in a jar): Good stuff like Trumpers Lilac.
Tube: Good stuff like Proraso.
foam (in a can): Crap Gillette foam in a can
goop (in a can): Crap Gillette Gel in a can

Although many cheaper creams (but not necessarily underperforming varieties) do come in a tube, many fine brands do as well. If I'm not mistaken all 3 T's sell their creams in tubes as well as tubs. The difference? Same product, simply a smaller size.

Originally Posted by Morty

You've got me curious now. Concerning foam-in-a-can, how does one "work to keep the stuff hydrated?"
Namaste,
Morty -_-

First, two important qualifiers. With canned foam shaving after a shower is very helpful. Second, as with any dryer cream, you need to let the cream sit longer on your face to infuse into the whiskers. Or perhaps more accurately, you need to wait longer for an equal effect.

Next, while shaving, getting to your question, the way I do it is to dip three fingers into the sink water and rub the cream with my fingers. This helps infuse the cream and keeps it moist. I will end up applying more layers of lather as I shave. But since a can is a convienent dispenser, extra lathering is okay.

Another key to using can cream is to change your perception of what a good lather looks like on your face. If the lather looks thick and rich your likely in trouble. You want it to look a little on the thin side.