Thread: Dovo Shave Cream

Has anybody given it a whirl (I suspect it is relatively new to the market)? If so, what did you think of it, and how does it compare to other creams/soaps in the same price range?

I have the almond version. It's a little tough to get good lather from it, but it performs really good.

Contains lanolin and reportedly is a top performer.

I do have a tub (Eucalyptus) and have used it once so far due to the large number of creams/soaps in the rotation. Its scent is very good as well. Agree on lathering, I have not found its sweet spot yet. Texture is kind of 'sticky' / thick paste.

Originally Posted by mboschm

I have the almond version. It's a little tough to get good lather from it, but it performs really good.

How strong would you say the almond scent is? Thanks for the reply (I started this thread a very long time ago).

Originally Posted by CoolHandJaden

How strong would you say the almond scent is? Thanks for the reply (I started this thread a very long time ago).

Not much really. I don't have anything else with almond scent, so I can't compare, but I'd say it's a very soft, non lingering scent, although quite pleasant.

Just tried the Dovo Almond today and there's a definite difference with the ease of building a lather compared with the Proraso I normally use. I never was able to get a very good lather going with the Dovo. This will take a bit of experimentation.

I have both the Almond and Eucalyptus, both are very lightly scented, clean and "soapy".
It's quite hard, how they can call this a cream is beyond me, most definitely a soap if you ask me.
It can be hard to lather up but once I figured it out I have no problems.
You have to hit the tub with a wet brush, and load heavily for a full minute. It should be somewhat messy.
Then it will produce some very dense and slick lather. I just used the Almond, it's awesome.

I just got the almond in my stocking and came here to find out the trick to get a good lather. The ingredients label on the bottom calls it a soap. I have been hitting the tub with a wet brush and it seems to be working but haven't got it perfect yet. Any input would be appreciated.

From superiorshave.net's description of the soap.

"Wants dense, small, stiff brushes so cream barely tinges tips and stays within tub diameter. Simpsons Case/Duke/Wee Scot do well"