Thread: art of shaving

It's worth a try. My fiance surprised me with their shaving kit. I didn't use their brush because the one I already had was better, IMO. If nothing else, it opened my eyes to the fact that there was more to the world of wet shaving than a puck of Van Der Hagen shave soap and Nivea After Shave.

Originally Posted by iz858

Thanks for the advice guys. I will see if I can get a sample and try. What is pre shave oil?

Pre shave oil is a mixed blessing/curse. I have a dry face/beard. I use preshave oil after my shower and before shaving. I rub the oil on my beard and let it set a while before I shave. It helps soften the hair and lubricate my face before shaving. For some people it can be a waste of time and money. Trying a small sample or the "starter" bottle can help you decide if it is worth it to you.

I went and got a trial supply of the cream, pre shave and after. I don't know how I feel about the pre shave. The cream was alright, I think I have ended liking the jack black the most. The Jack Black after shave is nice as well.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

I never knew the formulation had changed. Thanks for the heads up Obie and Nelson!

Same here but I have not bought any in a long, long time.

I really liked the Kelp shave cream and the sandalwood AS balm is very good.

Sorry to hear they went the route of other manufacturers. Bad on them.

Give their Lemon or Lavender shaving creams a try. I like them better than my Trufitt and Hill. (I never thought I would say such blasphemous words.)

I purchased the lemon when in NY last fall.
It lathers fantastically, but smells like old rancid windowpaint. I hate it, and will never use it Again.
I have the same experience with Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood, West Indian limes and Trafalgar, so I´m not implying I´m the bringer of the almighty truth. I am merely trying to convey my impression of the mentioned product(s)
I would like to apologize if I insult anyone with my observations. That is not my intention...... I just hate he damn thing

AOS Sandalwood is a favorite, smells great and lathers well, better with a couple drops of glycerin if you have hard water.

Use a snurdler or you’ll blow though a tub in a month or two.

one i found out they were owned by gillette i got turned off yet I bought a brush from them anyway and could not have been more disappointed. oh well.

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Originally Posted by Bademester

I purchased the lemon when in NY last fall.
It lathers fantastically, but smells like old rancid windowpaint. I hate it, and will never use it Again.
I have the same experience with Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood, West Indian limes and Trafalgar, I´m not implying I´m the bringer of the almighty truth. I am merely trying to convey my impression of the mentioned product(s)
I would like to apologize if I insult anyone with my observations. That is not my intention...... I just hate he damn thing

So Bademester what shaving creams do you find that suits your palate.

I know people have complained about the hard soap formula changing but I am not sure the cream has changed a whole lot over the years.