So, as I understand it from the replies, inexpensive creams/soaps may be every bit as good as the expensive and well-known Brand Names. I can understand trying quite a lot of different ones but I do not want something that will dry out my skin.
Ingrams tube has been a surprise, but after a...
So, a lot of creams/soaps to try. Palmolive, Penhaligons, Castle Forbes, Forbes Cedarwood, Erasmic, etc.
I think I am going to need a shop purely devoted to creams & soaps.
NOW THERE'S AN IDEA!!!!!
Yes, you load up from the top bowl and lather on your face. It works perfect.
pjgh, that's a great item your wife bought for you. Now there is a start to your collection!
You are right Globalm, there is nothing "too far"".
I must admit to never having tried the Palmolive. It sells I think for around £1.20 or so, and thought it would not be up to much. Others have mentioned it so I must try it.
I do like a truly aromatic/scented cream, so tended to stay with...
Shaving mugs are very interesting and collecting and even using them is great fun.
Pour hot water into the spout and rest your shaving brush thro' the spout to warm up. The top bowl is for the soap and a soap refill can be used, size perhaps not more than 70mm diameter. The steam from the water...
Thank you for all the feedback, there are plenty to go for, and try out.
I am even considering perhaps using an old Victorian shaving mug I have and getting a refill cream/soap, but maybe that is going too far!
Body Shop Maca root & St. James of London - not heard of those either!
It seems that a closer study is needed. Got to try those. Are they expensive or about the same as TOBS?
I will have to have a really good try at all your recommendations. I DO like an aromatic that lathers really well as I am still using my 1908 Gillette DE razor which I love.
Trumper's violet, must try that!
All in all, I think that avoiding the cheap creams at just over a £1 is perhaps the way...
Thank you for your feedback. Certainly the pharmacy where I bought the tube of Ingrams said it was their best seller with most buying it.
I must admit that I am/was a die-in-the-wool TOBS man, but I am looking around now. Tried Trumpers many years ago but found TOBS better. Wilkinson's tub &...
Have used TOBS rose & also Almond, then ran out and ended up getting Ingrams in a tube.
I now do not know what to make of Ingrams - one day it feels great, another it feels as if my skin may have dried out a bit.
Have always used Super Max Blue Diamonds, although have now tried Wilkinson's...
I must admit that I have tried many blades now including the well-known often mentioned blades BUT still find (for me) the Supermax Blue Diamonds the best for me. I think everyone should try as many makes of blade as you can and sttle on the one that suits YOU, as we are all different.
It is a...
Great advice and I am thinking a dense pillowy brush sounds great to me.
I am looking and will weigh-up all the advice but I cannot go out and buy various brushes on the off-chance that one of them might fit-the-bill.
This shaving world is not as straight forward as initially appears, razor...