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    Nowadays I'm not even bothering to whip up a lather with the brush and shaving soap, but simply using for the canned aresol shaving cream.

    I find that it's faster, less messy and more effective than the lather I get from soap, which tends to disolve as it rests on my face.

    Is anyone with me on this, or are you all purists who use the brush 'n' mug?

    Or does anyone switch back and forth between the two methods?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blade Wielder
    Nowadays I'm not even bothering to whip up a lather with the brush and shaving soap, but simply using for the canned aresol shaving cream.
    I find that it's faster, less messy and more effective than the lather I get from soap, which tends to disolve as it rests on my face.
    Is anyone with me on this, or are you all purists who use the brush 'n' mug?
    Or does anyone switch back and forth between the two methods?
    I think my dad is with you. As for me, I'm diggin' the quality time with myself. But I don't judge you brother. Enjoy the experience.

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    I mean, if the brush method gave me a better lather, then sure, I'd take the extra few moments to do it that way; but honestly, I don't think you can get much creamier than the stuff you get in the can.

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    Have you tried any of the shaving creams?

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    I personally get a closer shave (3 pass) with the old-school lather than with the canned stuff. Plus, I love the feel of a warm, well lathered brush against my face.




    Wayne, who's rotating through the three T's soaps and creams

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    Quote Originally Posted by bbqncigars
    I personally get a closer shave (3 pass) with the old-school lather than with the canned stuff. Plus, I love the feel of a warm, well lathered brush against my face.


    Wayne, who's rotating through the three T's soaps and creams
    I second that motion, plus I've found that the ingredients of canned shaving creams and gels (etc) cause me to break out. The shave soaps, on the other hand, do not. Of course, that needn't be true of everyone's face

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blade Wielder
    Nowadays I'm not even bothering to whip up a lather with the brush and shaving soap, but simply using for the canned aresol shaving cream.

    I find that it's faster, less messy and more effective than the lather I get from soap, which tends to disolve as it rests on my face.

    Is anyone with me on this, or are you all purists who use the brush 'n' mug?

    Or does anyone switch back and forth between the two methods?
    You know the can probably does have better lather, but I find the long range cost of soap and brush to be much cheaper. But in the long run it is what ever stirs your grits.
    I switch between Mach 3 and the str8. I use the Mach when in a hurry. So I guess the bottom line is what you wish to do.
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    Creams (Taylors, Vulfix, etc.) make some absolutely incredible lather that blows away anything in a can I've found.

    And it is hard to beat the feeling of a nice, warm brush spreading lather.

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    whatever works for you, use. for me, i love the warm brush and lather and the amazing scents that different creams and soaps give. ive not used edge gel in so long i would not know how it would do with a de or straight, but i can not go to the foamy stuff like colgate that my dad used to use until i got him a brush. i can not imagine that it would be pleasurable

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    Default Blade Wielder...in a word, CREAMS!

    Creams, like Sensei_Kyle said, are the cat's a$$. I use Trumper's Sandalwood and E&C Sweet Almond Oil. I think Trumper's does a better job, but both are very good at creating a nice lather and maintaining the moisture. I've been shaving with creams for about 15 years with the Sensor and M3 and found they do an even better job with my straights.

    Write to Trumper's, Taylor, etc. and ask for samples. I'm sure they'll send you some. If not, just go and buy some. I don't think you'll be disappointed. But, if the can is for you, that's great. That's what makes our countries so dam* great...freedom of choice!!

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