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I keep asking everyone's thoughts and opinions, but I keep running into things that are readily available to me in the beautiful city of J-Vegas. The things I CAN get here, I'd like to. Has anyone heard about the CB Bigelow shave cream? It comes in a weird green toothpate looking tube. It's a favorite of Italian barbers. Does anyone have a good or bad thing to say?
-Fnogg
C.O. Bigelow. It is Proraso repackaged, and I love it!!
So they are comparable in price? The stuff I found is about 10$ a tube. Would you recommend it over say, something like Col Conks Shave soap? I'm just trying to decide to keep ordering things, or get what is local.
I've never used Bigelow but am an avid user of Proraso (which is essentially the same). Last time I bought Proraso it was about $10 a tube. A little goes a long way so it's still a good deal at that price (especially considering the price of goop-in-a-can at the supermarket).Quote:
Originally Posted by mastafnogg
It's an excellent product and the menthol gives it a nice cooling sensation on your face... great for helping to wake up in the morning.
I also have Col Conk and think it's fine, although some on this forum have given it less positive reviews.
Personally I'd give the Bigelow/Proraso a try although ultimately it comes down to what you like. I'd say pick up a few different products (creams and soaps) to see what you like and then make a rotation from those.
I have a few soaps etc, but every so often, I find some gear around town. I'm big on being able to pick up what I can get readily. For those tubes, are they good with brushes, or do they leave a nasty residue in the bristles?
Yes, I like it better than Konk, or anything else for that matter.
Also at Bed Bath Beyond you can get buy two get one free.
No residue with the Proraso I use (essentially same as Bigelow). Brush cleans up just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by mastafnogg
I love it. The Bigelow (Proraso) lathers up quickly. The smell is great! And just a little dime sized drop will be more than enough.
You will not be sorry if you try the Bigelow.
I was given a gift of the Bigelow by my son and like it very much, enough that I will probably buy a tube when it runs out. You can rub a half inch/12mm on your face and use a wet brush to make a lather or use it in a bowl or mug. A little goes a long way. And it is gentle on my aged skin. I have used some other softened soaps and this, for me, beats them. I like the pleasant smell which some other softened products do not have, for instance one of the highly touted soaps, to my nose, smells like a wet dog.
Respectfully
~Richard
Great stuff, and one of the benchmark creams for many wet-shavers. I love that menthol/eucalyptus cooling sensation!
I think they are identical. On the Bigelow tube its says made by Proraso, and having tubes from each, I cant tell any difference. $10 is right, though I have sometimes found it at half price (under the Bigelow name) from the chain Bath and Body Works.
As was noted, it is a standard in the shave den; one of the best. Use alone, or mix a dab with your favorite soap. Add a few drops of glycerin and whip up uberlather that is addicting.
Jim
I'd heard about this in another thread a few days ago so I went out and picked up a small tube (my local bath & body works had two sizes) for $5.Quote:
Originally Posted by jleeg
It's freaking amazing. I usually wash off any soap remnants with a warm wash cloth then give it a splash from a cold wash cloth. This was like having both on my face while I shaved. And when I splashed my Pinaud on my face after, it didn't burn...
If you have Rite-Aid pharmacy out there you might check and see if they have any of the stuff from the "Real Shave Co.". I picked up a tube today to try out as well ($5). I've heard decent things about it and I figure its worth a shot if it's easily available without going online every time I need shaving soap/cream that doesn't involve a spray can.
Never heard of CB, but I've used CO. Good stuff.
Its a good backup cream for me, but I don't like the cooling sensation on my face. It makes my face feel cool and I like my face to feel warm during my shave. Plus the menthol in it kind of numbs my face so it gets tricky to feel if the angle is right.
If you want a really nice affordable cream (on par with AOS or T&H) check out Real Shave Company. Its about $5 at Rite Aid, but don't let that fool you. Its amazing.
I'll second this... I get it at the local Harris Teeter. Good stuff! How long have you been wet shaving? I'm in the local J-ville area as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by salazch
Mike
Just picked up 4 tubes of the CB Bigelow. Buy two get two.... total, 10 bucks. Nice price....
Really? I found it a Bath & Body Works but haven't seen it at a BB&B yet....Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffegg2
Umm...where?!?:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by mlp2147
Sorry, I got them at the local Bath and Body Works. However, their website has the same deal going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by sclick
Mike
yea, what he said.... heh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wortmanb
Sounds like the subject has been adequately covered. I would only add the following:
- C.O. Bigelow is very good quality and locally available
- A little dab of the stuff will easily whip up enough lather for a 3 pass shave and a good face washing after.
- A $10 tube will last forever.
The CO Bigelow shave cream is made by Prorasso of Italy. It is a very good product. It produces an excellent lather and has a nice cooling sensation due to the menthol. I used to be able to find it, but can only locate it online. It runs about $10 per tube.