I went back to wet shaving over a year ago after a many years hiatus. I'm now enjoying a few different double edge razors and I'm about to try out an injector like i used as a teenager. what I've found though is that there are alternatives to a great shave that don't require a brush. so far the best thing I've found was surprisingly "Edge Body" non-foaming face & body shave cream. It's loaded with lubricants like dimethicone and glycerine. Using a vintage '40's 0r 1957 Gillette Super Speed with this stuff I've experienced the best bbs, irritation free shaves that can compete with any shave I've had using a brush. I've also had very good results using (the dreaded canned) Noxema Aloe and Lanolin shaving cream. most of the non-lathering creams have not been very effective. What experiences have others had using a double edge system without a brush?
My dad swears by Billy Jealousy Hydroplane. He also likes Grooming Lounge Beard Destroyer, and Pacific Shave Company. Even though I would rather use a brush, I've had good results with TBS Maca Root brushless.
Cremo is my personal favorite. I also like Dr Carver's Shave Butter from Dollar Shave Club. Every Man Jack is decent. Lately I've been using Bump Patrol Cool Shave Gel which comes in a tube and can be brush or brushless. If you're not one who bashes can gels Old Spice Swagger is awesome.
I've tried Cremo and Everyman Jack. I haven't had positive results from either . Actually Cremo was the worst I've tried EJ was a bit better. I'm not much of a fan of gels. Perhaps that's why there's so many products out there. Different faces require different products. Anthony Sport was pretty good but I really don't like the menthol it contains very much. I haven't heard of those except Pacific Shave. Sounds like they may be a bit pricey.
First, welcome to the Den. Be sure to sign up for the September Newbie Give-Away. Sorry, but I'm not big into creams to begin with, and definitely NOT brushless creams. Me, I gotta use a brush.
to TSD and back into "traditional" shaving C.M.......I hope you enjoy it here... I'm afraid I don't have much to offer you on "brushless" creams either...Like Steve I'm a puck,bowl and brush fan... I've only used a few creams C.O. Bigalow,Creamo,Herbs of Bulgaria Lavender and lately MEM Olive sensitive all have worked ok for me,but I still "MUCH" prefer my Arko mashed in a bowl and applied with a brush...
Welcome! I don't usually shave brushless. But when I do, it's with Dos Equis ... I mean ... RazoRock Brushless (italianbarber.com).
Billy Jealousy Hydroplane is some seriously slick stuff, it's one of the few brushless creams that I actually really liked. It works pretty well as a preshave cream too. I occasionally use EMJ Sensitive brushless cream and it's OK, not the best that I have ever used, but it's pretty good for a brushless. I can get close shaves with it as long as I keep it nice and thin...that's the key with brushless creams, keep the layer thin. Although they work better with a brush, Kiss My Face creams also work pretty well brushless.
My dad loves BJ Hydroplane. He said it gave him a better shave than Proraso. I'll give it a shot one of these days.
Welcome to the Den! I'm not a brushless shaver but I do use Every Man Jack brushless cream as a post shave cream.
My dad's extra tube of Hydroplane is in the drawer, but I keep skipping over it when it's time to shave.
