Thread: Best shaving clear gel for straight razor

Hi

Currently, these are the ones I found doing a quick search:

Amazon.com : EZ-Blade Shaving Gel (6oz) : Beauty

http://www.amazon.com/Elegance-USA-P.../dp/B00K3Y3V0Y

Amazon.com : Primal Earth Refresh Shave Gel 140ml (4.7 oz) : Beauty

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z8GYP0W?psc=1

Proraso Cutting Edge Shaving Gel With Aloe Vera (150 ml): Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care (Recommended to me by another user)


Thanks

I don't think that product type is widely used around here. I think that soap or cream and a brush are pretty much the gold standard.

Why use a straight razor if not with a good soap and brush ,, that's for all those Mach 87 blade guys. Tc

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1520568
tc, see the above thread, it is to do with what barbers are used to using as this will from part of a kit to be taken to the barber for them to use.

To me a decent shaving soap or cream and a decent shaving brush is the way to go, just my opinion.

I have used the Feather AC/SS system and it works very well. The training wheel blades work well enough and do have a very small protective screen on them. They are used exactly the same as a straight razor just with interchangeable blades which are about $20 for 15 blades which you can easily get 2-3 or more shaves out of.

I have never used it with a clear gel before but have shaved in field conditions with shave oil with good results so I suppose it's very much able to be done.

My only hang up with all of it is that the only person who comes close to my carotid artery with a razor blade is me! Ha.

I think you could put together the razor and blades for easily under $150 if you price shop and should be happy with your purchase.

Still would recommend you try straight/DE shaving yourself as it's not as hard as you might think and actually quite relaxing making a hobby out of something you have to do everyday anyway.

Good luck.

I love a good soap brush and lather shaving experience myself, but I have seen barbers use simple hair styling gel and a little water with good effect on clients looking for precise beard goatee edging etc. I guess they like the clear gel because it allows them to see what they are doing with the razor edging up to the beard line. Most hair gels thinned with a little water seem to be very slippery to the touch.

Jack black beard lube. It works pretty well. I have tried shaving with just oil but it isn't the same.

Some times, there is just no time for a proper brush and soap.

I used the Lush Dirty balm and it was ok for one pass. What I found it works great as a pre-shave and apply the cream or soap over it. Wonderful for sensitive skin and the straight really glides over your face. It holds up well for 3 passes. Also the lush leaves your face hydrated and soft. No need for alum.

Originally Posted by lostinhk

Jack black beard lube. It works pretty well. I have tried shaving with just oil but it isn't the same.

Some times, there is just no time for a proper brush and soap.

Haven't tried this, but if it's anything like Dr. Carver's Easy Shave Butter from DSC, it should work really well. I use Dr. Carvers whenever I am in a hurry and don't have time to prepare lather as usual.