Shaving Cream or Gel? - page 37 -

• #540 by fjc on 05 Aug, 2015 06:21
• All my life I've mostly just shaved with an electric, due to blade costs and irritation.  Recently I started shaving my head.  Just used some old Gillette shave gel I had in the cupboard, probably many years old.  Since I'm shaving my head, I might as well do the face the same way - my electric razor hasn't been used in weeks now.
  
  Picked up some Headslick and that does a great job.  As I'm on a shave-with-a-razor kick, I decided for the first time in my life to get a cheap badger brush.  Based on stuff I've read on this site, I also picked up a tub of the Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood shave cream.
  
  Wow.  What an amazing feeling to lather up with that brush!  Got a great shave this morning using that.  Used way too much of the cream, but I'll learn.
• #541 by Bilko1 on 06 Aug, 2015 05:40
• I tend to use shaving creams mostly. I used to use (& sometimes do for a change) shaving foam. I have recently started using gels and I think they are pretty good as you can kind of see any stubble that you have missed. I don't know, but it seems to me that I still get a closer shave using cream. Is this anybody elses experience, too?
• #542 by SlickChromeDome on 22 Aug, 2015 08:28
• I've been using headblade's products for a while now but recently wanted to try beebald's stuff...awesome products!!! Might be making the switch. I also switch back and forth between the good ol Mach 3 and a DE. I only use the DE when time allows for it (which isn't too often)
• #543 by K5mow on 22 Aug, 2015 09:59
• Shaving cream works better for me.
  
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• #544 by jbrit25 on 29 Sep, 2015 20:25
• I have a friend that uses baby shampoo to shave his head. He swears by it. Anyone here ever used that to shave your head?
• #545 by BaldBassMan on 30 Nov, 2015 04:47
• I'm still in my 30 day trial period, started off using edge gel and it seemed to work ok, but didn't really seem to give me the shave i wanted and had to keep reapplying. I then switched to a bar soap that was supposed to be specifically for shaving, but found it dried out my head too much. I just bought some Cremo shaving cream and love it. Apply it to the dome once and it just keeps lathering up no matter how many passes over an area I have to make and I have cut myself a lot less since switching to Cremo.
• #546 by edsly46 on 30 Nov, 2015 08:36
• Have you ever tried shave secret oil , it great stuff and cheap at walmart
  
  
• #547 by Wicked_Ripper on 24 Oct, 2016 12:04
• I hope I'm not digging out old topics..
  
  I am using the Gillette shaving gel. No actual reason, I just find it easyer to use, and I like the way that with just a bit, you can cover the whole head
• #548 by TheRedChile on 20 Nov, 2016 01:07
• Quote from: Tyler on 15 Sep, 2006 18:49

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  I have been shaving my head for Ten Years and i mainly shave my head while in the shower...... with no cream or gel just water...

  
  WOW!  No razor burn?
  

  
  sounds brutal to me but I also have super hard water and dry skin. maybe some day I can pull that off....
• #549 by ThePangolin on 20 Nov, 2016 07:56
• I use Shave Secret shave oil on occasion... works well. Not so well in the shower though which is where I prefer to shave and with Barbasol
• #550 by Conservator on 29 Nov, 2016 16:23
• I use either a shaving cream or soap that is meant to be used for your face.  I apply it with a shaving brush. 
• #551 by DC on 20 Dec, 2016 09:47
• I've been using shaving soap by Van Yulay called WhatTZzzup with good results. It had a nice scent and is from an independent company.
  
  However, when I have to get my son to school-and I  to work- I use Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Organic Shaving Soap. You can get it at most health and beauty places for less than  $10. It's easy to use and gives me a good shave.
• #552 by Conservator on 22 Dec, 2016 11:28
• I am clean shaven on my face so whatever soap or cream I use on my face goes on my dome.  Today it was Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood shaving cream.
• #553 by Acmboarder on 19 Nov, 2017 19:34
• Hey Tyler, I’m new but thought I’d reply I use cheap conditioner (V05) to shave and then I just found a new little trick I’m in love with (Vick’s vapor rub) apply to head after shave... no burn needed!
• #554 by Tyler on 20 Nov, 2017 16:43
• @Acmboarder seems like Vicks wouldn't give off the best odor though.