Thread: Zirh Shaving Creams anyone?

My experience with Zirh is the same as reported in the previous posts. When I used a Mach 3 I found Zirh shave cream to be a good buy--just like some other modern "designer" shaving creams. It reduced the friction and helped me get a decent shave. Just decent, mind you.

However, imho neither Zirh, King of Shaves or Jack Black deliver a shave that can compare with the more traditional, tried and true shaving soaps and creams.

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, pmburk:

I am not sure whether you use a brush or not. If not, you should, because that brush will work wonders for preparing the face for a good shave. I don't recall using the Lab Series shave creams, so I can't comment on its quality. If I may suggest, however, the world of traditional shaving offers a wealth of great shave soaps and creams.

For starters, get a tube of Dr. Bigelow shave cream at Bath and Body works. Bigelow is the same as Proraso of Italy. It's a good shave cream. Many soaps shops in malls may also carry the creams Pre de Province and Musgo Real. L'Occitane also has a good cream — some malls do have the L'Occitane store. These are for starters, but there's a lot more delightful stuff out there which you will discover as time goes. You're more than welcome to drop me a personal message and we can cover in detail any specific questions you might have.

Regards,

Obie

Hi Obie,
I use a Simpson Beaufort 4 Pure Badger and the SRD Essential Oil shave soap. I'm going to take that Lab stuff back, I'll get a full refund since I didn't use it. I'll stop by Bath and Body and look for the Dr. Bigelow. Can you use Dr. B with a brush and scuttle?
Thank you again,
Patrick