Thread: Shaving cream from a can-Why not?

I have a can of Nivea Sensitive shaving cream in the closet - used to think it was the greatest with a multi-blade razor. Must give it a try with a straight and a Rolls this weekend.

FWIW I have a preconceived notion that lathering soap into the skin with a brush makes for a better shave - but... must test.

The gels actually when used with a Brush, make a pretty good lather.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

The gels actually when used with a Brush, make a pretty good lather.

JK (Just Kidding)

I don't think I'll ever go back to using a can of shave cream but I'm wondering if anyone has bothered to try Proraso? They make a version of canned goo and I'm wondering if its any good or better than the supermarket brands. Anyone ever try it?

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

The gels actually when used with a Brush, make a pretty good lather.

So, maybe any lather used with a brush is pretty good?

Originally Posted by Jmchugh

You will find out if this if interesting to you or not. Think of it like cooking, fast and easy always works but add some steps and do it the long way and you'll end up with a much better result. It will turn a chore into a hobby.

Or an addiction!!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I don't think I'll ever go back to using a can of shave cream but I'm wondering if anyone has bothered to try Proraso? They make a version of canned goo and I'm wondering if its any good or better than the supermarket brands. Anyone ever try it?

That's something I'm also curious about.

Originally Posted by ColonelG

JK (Just Kidding)

We were out of town for a couple days,I had all my stuff sans my soap,my wife uses gel,I tried it with my badger brush.
It worked great actually.
Thru the brush in the trash upon our return,am still pure

Well I just started straight razor shaving myself at the young age of 73Believe me I have used everything from a-----z and proraso pre-shaving cream and the regular shaving cream is terrific and reasonable.Shop around for the prices on this items.The cream is thick and does not dry on your face.I used to hate shaving until my eyes were opened to this products.

IMHO canned cream = not cool... not fun... not luxurious.

Some how whipping up lather from a soap or tradition cream (e.g. not canned) and using a DE or straight (vs cartridge) transforms shaving from a annoying chore (how I used to feel about it) into a relaxing, zen-like, luxurious experience (that I now look forward too).

The only way to find out what it's really like - and if it'll have the same effect for you - is to give it a try.