The problem with canned goo....
I've been converted onto soaps and creams but I couldn't resist buying a very expensive (£20 ~$40) can of Elemis foaming gel (pressurised can) which I saw in a shave shop a couple of days ago. I must say, the product is incredibly thick and thankfully considering the price, a little does go a very long way (a pea size amount was enough to cover my face). The gel itself left a lovely cool feeling on the skin like Proraso and the foam it creates is also incredibly slick, far slicker than any lathers I've ever made from soap or cream. However, like all other foams it lacks the one key ingredient which makes any shave: water! In fact, any contact with water, completely destroys the foam on the face so it's best to keep it as dry as possible. The end result being that the gel itself is incredibly thick but, even after sitting on the face for 5 minutes, does nothing to prepare the beard. I'm sure it's fine with a M3 razor but two strokes from the straight was uncomfortable enough to make me wash it off and relather up with some nice Trumpers lime (and plenty of water!).
Does anyone here shave with a straight/DE and canned stuff?