Thread: Musgo Real shaving cream

I've been hearing a lot about this brand and given how traditional they are, I've been wanting to try them out.

Does anyone know of where I can get a sample of this from? Ideally in the UK.

Does anyone know if the content of this cream includes anything menthol or menthol-like?

Thanks in advance!

rum,

Yes this cream has menthol in it but it is weak IMHO. It is a very good cream as well. As for a sample I don't think any retailers sell a sample of the Musgo but there is a gentleman on another board that may send you one as well as a whole host of others for $20.00 (about 11 pounds). Here is a link for you to follow:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2251

A quick look at his offerings tells me he may not have it available but it's worth a try as he may get some in stock. Hope this helps.

Regards,
EL

Thanks, EL. Most helpful reply. I've sent a PM to that seller on the B&B forums and awaiting a response. I won't buy until I am satisfied the menthol isn't going to melt my face away .

Originally Posted by rum

Thanks, EL. Most helpful reply. I've sent a PM to that seller on the B&B forums and awaiting a response. I won't buy until I am satisfied the menthol isn't going to melt my face away .

Compared to Proraso - this has no menthol... OK, I'm exaggerating but you get the idea. Fairly mild. It's not "cut grass" scent someone raved about - or at least not the cut grass I expected. It also feels a bit weird because of the lanolin - stays a kind of greasy on razor...

I expected to like it more. Still much better than Proraso, imo. Lately, I hate to use proraso even only on my hone

Cheers
Ivo

Thanks, Ivo. I understand what you're getting at. The picture I've got in my head is that it's a little like Trumper's Limes Skin Food, due to the lanolin.

I wouldn't touch Proraso because of the menthol. I'm sure it's a good product (well, it's lasted this long), but it just isn't for me with the menthol. I avoid the (English) Palmolive in a similar way, but because it dries out too quickly more than anything else.

Is it (Musgo) good to use with a straight? Many people on the B&B forums use it with their DE's and as such it goes down well for them.

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by izlat

Compared to Proraso - this has no menthol... OK, I'm exaggerating but you get the idea. Fairly mild. It's not "cut grass" scent someone raved about - or at least not the cut grass I expected. It also feels a bit weird because of the lanolin - stays a kind of greasy on razor...

I expected to like it more. Still much better than Proraso, imo. Lately, I hate to use proraso even only on my hone

Rum,

I have only used it 1 or 2 times. Is it good? Yes, but I prefer soaps (in general). I'd take Tabac, Trumper's, or Honeybee soap over the Musgo.

Right now, its primary use is for honing straights (as Proraso is bugging me more and more). I could send you a sample but I see you just ordered some over @ B&B - or have you? If you haven't - for me it's not a problem to send you some. Just tell me

Cheers
Ivo

Hey Ivo,
No, it looks like Scott is not doing the cream anymore, although he is doing the colognes and aftershave. I'll PM you. Thanks for your kind offer.

Alex,
I responded to your PM. I'll send you some, but let's use e-mail for details because I always have 98 or more PMs in my box

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by izlat

Alex,
I responded to your PM. I'll send you some, but let's use e-mail for details because I always have 98 or more PMs in my box

Cheers
Ivo

Ivo... is the aimed at yourself or the site? If it's at the site, remember I upped the number to 200 in the
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showp...34&postcount=3 thread. So you have room for 102 before you hit the wall again.

Originally Posted by azjoe

Ivo... is the aimed at yourself or the site? If it's at the site, remember I upped the number to 200 in the
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showp...34&postcount=3 thread. So you have room for 102 before you hit the wall again.

Joe -

OF COURSE it's @ ME.

I wish I could remember all the info in the PMs and I didn't need to store them. I try and do alright, but would like to have the source messages just in case I forget something.

Honestly, I expect I'll fill 200 too. This is why I was talking about using e-mail in the other thread.

And I don't think SRP is obliged to support my failing memory with extra storage space etc.

Hope all is clear

Cheers
Ivo