I just received my first shave cream just a wee bit under $10. Ingram from the UK. A palm test lather makes me think that I'm really going to like it.
On sale right now at Straight Razor Designs is Icoloniali. Very nice, upper level cream. $9.50. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Palmolive Classic and Menthol are two of the few creams which I'm keeping in my rotation. I find they both lather great for me. I'd say the best way is to put a dab on both cheeks, then wet your brush, shake off some excess water and get to it. I even bowl-lathered the Menthol version recently with very good results.
Ohhhhhhh, I used a few Indian duds - trust me. I hated the Vicco Turmeric like poison and there's another one called Wild Stone which I found hard to lather and its scent wasn't nice either. I think the worst cream, Indian or otherwise that I had the misfortune of using was Axe Denim. The lather was the only decent thing about it but did it ever reek, and the skincare was 0/10 - at least to me. How that stuff could have been approved by the Indian Ministry of Health is a mystery to me. After two shaves I gave it to my friend who claimed he loved it so it's a case of YMMV.
Daaaang, Jeff, I posted that back in FEB 2016. I'm going to have to see what's been said between then and now. I haven't been keeping up with this thread. But, I do stand by my original reviews of the Indian Yardley and Godrej. Two excellent lathering, and slick creams.
For sure, I agree with you that the Godrej and Yardley creams are excellent. No question about it that India has a reputation for making some of the best creams in the world. However, like anywhere else there are a few exceptions.
Speaking of menthol, I'm still using the Gada you provided me. Love the menthol level and also scent. Performance is top notch! It's a great cream here in the summer months.
I'm glad you like it! Let me know when you're finished it so I could send you some more. As I said - there are very few creams I'm keeping in my rotation and Gada is one of them. I enjoy it a lot also whenever I use it.
That's very generous of you! There's not much left, but I reckon for some shaves still Are you still using Matas?
Let me know when it's empty and I'll send you a couple of new ones. The Matas is a NICE soap and I'm still using it now and then!
Talking about Aloe Vera reminds me that I really like the Proraso Blue Shaving Cream. I used it this morning and enjoyed a smooth comfortable shave with my 1955 Gillette A-4 Redtip loaded with a shimmed Gillette Yellow blade. Clayton
Palmolive Classic, ARKO Moist, Proraso Blue, Kent Shaving cream, Tabac rasiercreme (as i really dont like, but its cheap) .
I just recently ordered some Ingram, Palmolive and Derby menthol. Now I get to sit and watch the mailbox until they arrive. I have decided I am going to spend some time using creams...just for a change. All the reviews I read on these creams are very positive.
Right, I think that's the line there. The Aqua scent appeals to me. So good to see that at the same place where I buy cereal.
