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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: dyerseve726 on June 25, 2012, 09:01:03 PM

Title: Custom shave cream/gel mix.
Post by: dyerseve726 on June 25, 2012, 09:01:03 PM
Not that long ago, I switched from a Mach III (which destroyed my scalp, clogged up, and cost a fortune) + canned shave gel, to an old fashioned double edge safety razor, badger brush, and cream. 

Before I made the switch, I tried headblade gel and marveled at the way it made my razor glide.  Unfortunately, it doesn't work well whipped up with a brush and doesn't last long applying directly. 

With the safety razor and shave cream, I found that my blade would stick occasionally which would be my most likely time to cut myself.  After whipping up a cup full of Proraso one morning, a thought came to me...why not add a little of the headblade gel to the mix after whipping up the shave cream?  Just a small dollop of the gel added and whipped into the already prepared cream gave me a PERFECT combination of fluffiness vs. glide.  I can't explain to you the difference, but it's night and day.  I have repeated this step with Art of Shaving cream as well and it greatly enhances the glide.

It's my first day on the forum, so I thought I'd share my favorite trick :)  I hope someone finds it useful.
Title: Re: Custom shave cream/gel mix.
Post by: antoniom on June 26, 2012, 03:25:11 PM
nice trick welcome
Title: Re: Custom shave cream/gel mix.
Post by: Frontier Guy on June 26, 2012, 08:24:55 PM
Indeed, welcome.
Title: Re: Custom shave cream/gel mix.
Post by: Slyfive on June 26, 2012, 09:02:43 PM
I know just what you mean, I have a little concoction of my own, good to see you've found your thing