The cheaper the better, imo.
Quote from: time2shine on November 03, 2008, 11:52:02 AMThe cheaper the better, imo.So, what´s ur routine then time2shine? ( im also wanna be sly at cheap lol ) never relly succeed though
Neither, I use a generic Skin Creme thats basically generic Noxema with a big twist top lid, its about $2.00 for 16 Oz. jar and I take a spoon and rake out 3 or 4 heaping Tablespoons into a coffee mug , I heat that in the microwave till its just warm maybe 8 seconds, and I slather that on my face and head, then let it sit for at least 5 minutes sometimes 10 minutes , then I break out the headblade with a double sensor or triple HB and go to work, that mentholated eucalyptus camphor creme does wonders especially when its heated up and being that its cheap to use I don't care how much I use, because all shaving creams/gels that I've used don't do anything for me except get me a nicked head no matter what blade I'm using, I will also use Suave advanced regular hand lotion sometimes (again) I pump out a good bit in a coffee mug then warm it up in the microwave a few seconds but mainly my choice is the generic Noxema , you can find it in WalMart usually under the name Medicated Skin Creme it will say in small print "compare to Noxema". To me all these shaving cremes and gels thats designed for shaving are way to over-priced for the amount you get and just sit on top of my skin doing nothing, that warmed up generic Noxema I use is real messy but it does wonders, I'm thinking about going back to a Braun microfoil shaver , I used to use one of those but I had to go over my head twice a day to keep smooth, I spend a fortune on blades, blades are my biggest expense as they probably are to most of us, I've been shaving bald for 6 years now almost 7.
Quote from: BruceWillisJunior on November 17, 2008, 08:50:02 AMTo Lance, yes it does give the scalp a tingly zing , the menthol,eucalyptus,camphor in that knockoff noxema skin creme works better than any other lotion or shaving creme/gel that I've ever used, I swear by it, and I have extremely sensitive skin and I'm a perfectionist when it comes to getting a smooth shave, and the main thing is the price , $2.00 -$2.50 a 16 oz. jar...you can't beat that, it makes me ill to see these tiny tubes and bottles of fancy named oils,cremes,gels and there like 2 oz. to 6 oz. and have like $6.00-to $10.00 or even more price tags and they don't even do as good. Blades in my opinion are already over-priced and I'm glad I found a method that cuts down the price, my method is messy but its a trade off that I find worth it. Thanks brother. After running some errand today I went ahead and picked up a jar of noxema cream. I had to get the "real stuff" because the store I was in didn't have the knock off brand. But if it works good for me I'll be sure to go somewhere else to get the knock off stuff next time. Thanks for the info and for sharing your routine. I totally agree with you about the gels/foams/oils and others. The only one that has done me any justice is Bald Guyz shaving gel but even that, sorry to say BG fans, doesn't stay long enough. I always find I have to put more on. I do remember a long while back when I tried a shaving cream it worked very well. But it was a name brand like neutragena and was way too expensive to get again. I think it's because they are basically like lotions and it makes for a really slick surface for the blade to glide. I think most gels/foams/oils just give too much drag. I let you know how this routine works for me. I'm going to use my refillable Schick Exteme with it. It's the best blade for me because of the "flex" in the blades. Compared to Mach 3 and HeadBlade anyway. The last two mentioned just don't seem to get into the grooves on my head good enough. Plus for some reason with me the Schick Extreme stays sharp for a long time. I can use one blade for a couple of weeks. What blade do you use with the cream?
To Lance, yes it does give the scalp a tingly zing , the menthol,eucalyptus,camphor in that knockoff noxema skin creme works better than any other lotion or shaving creme/gel that I've ever used, I swear by it, and I have extremely sensitive skin and I'm a perfectionist when it comes to getting a smooth shave, and the main thing is the price , $2.00 -$2.50 a 16 oz. jar...you can't beat that, it makes me ill to see these tiny tubes and bottles of fancy named oils,cremes,gels and there like 2 oz. to 6 oz. and have like $6.00-to $10.00 or even more price tags and they don't even do as good. Blades in my opinion are already over-priced and I'm glad I found a method that cuts down the price, my method is messy but its a trade off that I find worth it.
Definitely had to make the switch back to the Bald Guyz Shave Gel. Not sure what it was about the Noxema stuff. It did give a good feel to the dome when shaving but a while afterward my head would start feeling very oily.
Quote from: Lance on November 27, 2008, 06:40:04 AMDefinitely had to make the switch back to the Bald Guyz Shave Gel. Not sure what it was about the Noxema stuff. It did give a good feel to the dome when shaving but a while afterward my head would start feeling very oily. You seem to jump on any suggestion like it's the be all, end all. Then it turns out you're not happy with it after all. Stick with the tried and true, bro.
Quote from: xnewyawka on November 27, 2008, 09:33:57 AMQuote from: Lance on November 27, 2008, 06:40:04 AMDefinitely had to make the switch back to the Bald Guyz Shave Gel. Not sure what it was about the Noxema stuff. It did give a good feel to the dome when shaving but a while afterward my head would start feeling very oily. You seem to jump on any suggestion like it's the be all, end all. Then it turns out you're not happy with it after all. Stick with the tried and true, bro. You're right man. I do tend to get overzealous about new shaving products when they are mentioned. It's just that when someone mentions a new "method" I like to give it a shot just out of curiosity. That's all. Because who knows? It may work better and if it's less expensive, then that's even better. But so far none of the "others" have been able to top Bald Guyz line of products. So that's why I'm still using it.