Ward's Reviews - King Of Shaves (KOS) AlphaGel and AlphaOil

[rward086]

In my search of summer friendly shaving products, I decided to pick up King Of Shaves (KOS) Shaving Gel and Shave Oil. It seems like these two products are made to be used together, so I will review these as a pair.

Ease of lathering: N/A. It's hard to knock a gel for not lathering. It's just the 'nature of the beast'. Any disadvantages associated with KOS gel-like properties will show itself later in the review.

Life span of lather: N/A

Moisturizing: Very good. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are the two active ingredients in this gel. The oil contains Grape Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Leaf Juice. After the shave, my pores felt tight and skin felt great.

Lubrication: Holy cow! The great thing about gels are their slickness. Combine it with an oil and you are hydroplaning! I defiantly recommend this gel/oil combo to the Headblade users on this forum.   

How protective?: Great. With Tea Tree in both the gel and oil, you can get a close shave, while also staying protected!

Scent: Both products are unscented. However, there is a good dose of menthol included in each. I love this for the summer time. You feel cool and refreshed after your shave. 

Price: At around $13 for the combo, it's really a great deal and you get tons of shaves.

Would you buy again?: Probably. Although I recently started using this combo, I've been nothing short of impressed.

Ease of lathering - N/A

Life span of lather - N/A

Moisturizing - 10/10

Lubrication - 10/10

How protective? - 10/10

Scent - 9/10

Price - 9/10

Would you buy again? 8/10

Overall: 9.3/10

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[xnewyawka]

Right on again Ward. I've used both and had great results, though not as a tandem as you mentioned.
Both are keepers, and part of my rotation.   

[GaryT]

Another great review bro! I don't think my budget can keep up with all the great products you review! 

This is yet another product that will certainly have to try!!

[rward086]

This killer gel/oil combo has been giving me some of the closest shaves EVER. Definatly a knockout duo. 

[DogStar Guy]

This killer gel/oil combo has been giving me some of the closest shaves EVER. Definatly a knockout duo. 

Gonna HAVE to try it!
You rock.
Eric

[DogStar Guy]

Just bought these!
Did not shave this morning,
will have an afternoon one today.

[rward086]

Just bought these!
Did not shave this morning,
will have an afternoon one today.

Tell us how it goes! One tip I could give you right off the bat is to apply the gel with your head wet. A little gel goes a long way, so add a little water to your head before adding more gel. You'll know when you've applied enough gel when it turns into a white foam.

[DogStar Guy]

Tell us how it goes! One tip I could give you right off the bat is to apply the gel with your head wet. A little gel goes a long way, so add a little water to your head before adding more gel. You'll know when you've applied enough gel when it turns into a white foam.

Since I shave (mostly) in the shower the wet head is a given...

I think the products are very good.

Generally speaking I would say as good as the other name brand products I use when I do oil plus gel/cream. That would include HB Slick, Bald Guys Gel. NOT positive, but of those three I am leaning towards Slick.

Since I have mostly, recently, been simply using oil and then straight to a shave, next one I will try just this oil.

So far of the 3 oil products I have used, the Pacific "All Natural" is my preferred. The other two are the Shave Secret and KOS's Silicone Oil.

As always,
Eric

[Timmay]

Damn bro, you gonna have to build a bigger bathroom to keep all of ya stuff in it.  I see a future head shaving parlor opening up in your hometown lol

[ice4life]

I've used kos almost everythime the razor touches my head.. LOVE THE STUFFFFFF

[gardner179]

KING OF SHAVES KINTEXIUM SHAVE OIL has got to be the best shave oil on the market, used in tandem with their ALPHA ANTIBACTERIAL SHAVE GELL will ensure a super slick super close shave