Thread: should i move to fancier creams/soaps?

I currently use generic shaving creams/gels that you find at any store in a pressurized can. I was wondering what different I would see if I were to buy a brush/mug and a higher end cream/soap compared to what im using right now. I havnt decided between a cream and a soap, but anything other than the current cheap stuff I guess. I guess you could say, I'm trying to see if its worth making the upgrade.

you can get a brush and cream for dirt cheap as well. the canned stuff is synthetic chemicals that actually dry your face

That's like asking is there a difference between Spam and a porterhouse steak. The answer is ........yup. I am going to be biased foe a moment, because I just became a follower of Semogue Boar brushes. Extremely affordable, won't shed hairs, very well made attractive boar brushes. A different experience from badger brushes but every bit as nice. Get a nice mug or bowl and again I will be biased. for a nice starter soap that won't break the bank...classic shaving makes their own brand of puck soap with many nice scents to choose from. 5.99 for their biggest size. makes good lather. If you like it, then try other soaps....but you will notice a difference right away. Throw that evil canned stuff away !

Originally Posted by Nightblade

That's like asking is there a difference between Spam and a porterhouse steak. The answer is ........yup. I am going to be biased foe a moment, because I just became a follower of Semogue Boar brushes. Extremely affordable, won't shed hairs, very well made attractive boar brushes. A different experience from badger brushes but every bit as nice. Get a nice mug or bowl and again I will be biased. for a nice starter soap that won't break the bank...classic shaving makes their own brand of puck soap with many nice scents to choose from. 5.99 for their biggest size. makes good lather. If you like it, then try other soaps....but you will notice a difference right away. Throw that evil canned stuff away !

I can only echo what Nightblade has said....the traditional lather is WAY WAY WAY better.

I switched to a brush & soap back in my cartridge razor days, and I remember a definitely improvement in my shave even with the dreaded cartridge. So yes, making the switch would be a wise choice that you will not regret.

I would say it would be an improvement once you learned how to create a good lather with a brush and soap.

Bob

Originally Posted by Ryan82

I switched to a brush & soap back in my cartridge razor days, and I remember a definitely improvement in my shave even with the dreaded cartridge. So yes, making the switch would be a wise choice that you will not regret.

Same here about 1975.

I, for the heck of it, tried a cart for two days about a year ago. I had so many bumps on my chin it looked like teen acne. Never, never again!

Yet still your only hope,
Is with some proper soap.

It can be frustrating
don't give it up
your lather is waiting
just whip it up!

+++1 on the previous advice. You can purchase a Van der Hagen Premium Shaving Set that includes a boar brush, ceramic bowl and a puck of soap for about 12 bucks.

BTW...The can of shaving cream you are buying is only about 50% shaving cream. The rest of what you are paying for is the propellant to get the product out of the can.