Silly question?

[markmonaghan]

Hi all

I know this might be a strange question but.......

Do people find that they shave less when they have used shaving creams as opposed to shaving soaps?

I ask because when I use creams, I tend to be able to go longer between shaves.

Is it just me or do others find this as well.

Thanks

Mark

 

[Fergiebilly]

Billy

 

[HugoRune]

What shaving cream are you using? Veet?

 

[markmonaghan]

No, maybe next time i'll keep the question to myself.....

 

[Steve Bowles]

Not a silly question, just one not easily answered. You've poked @Fergiebilly under his kilt by even admitting you use creams, and not tallow-based soaps. He's probably waved his junk at you in the time-honoured Scottish tradition, signifying his abject contempt for all things creams. I'm trying to come up with a helpful answer, but I think it all comes down to YMMV. Each of us reacts differently to soaps and creams, and their individual ingredients.

 

[HugoRune]

No, maybe next time i'll keep the question to myself.....

Sorry, I didn't mean to put you off asking questions. It's not a silly question at all it was me that was being daft.

For the life of me I can't figure out why there might be a difference. That's probably more a reflection on my own lack of knowledge though rather than on your own experience.

 

[Drew71]

It's probably a matter of perception rather than an actual fact. Can't see it making that much difference but who knows? YMMV and what not.

 

[Count of Undolpho]

I find I get a closer shave with some soaps and creams than others though sometimes it takes a while to tell - or input from the kids - ew spikey dad!

 

[SeanC]

Possibly an increase in slide at the expense of cushion could be what's happening. This would potentially give a closer, but riskier shave.

I notice this sometimes with creams.

 

[Rufus]

Not that I've noticed in my 50 years of shaving. That, however, might be in part due to the fact that I shave every day regardless. Also, with all due respect to Fergiebilly, I much prefer creams over soaps.

 

[markmonaghan]

It's probably a matter of perception rather than an actual fact. Can't see it making that much difference but who knows? YMMV and what not.

Sorry but whats YMMV new to all this terminology.

Thanks again

 

[markmonaghan]

Not that I've noticed in my 50 years of shaving. That, however, might be in part due to the fact that I shave every day regardless. Also, with all due respect to Fergiebilly, I much prefer creams over soaps.

I have to agree with you, i prefer creams...

 

[Steve Bowles]

Sorry but whats YMMV new to all this terminology.

Thanks again

Simply means "Your mileage may vary". Everyone is different, and everything isn't going to be the same for all.

 

[nick_s]

I've noticed that some soaps don't fill me with confidence, leading me to be more wary with my razor, which means I don't get as close a shave. This covers creams too. Perhaps the soaps you're comparing your creams to just aren't as good, and you're finding similar things to me?

 

[Fergiebilly]

Sorry but whats YMMV new to all this terminology.

Thanks again

It Means..Ya Muppet Munchin Virus...

Billy

 

[markmonaghan]

I've noticed that some soaps don't fill me with confidence, leading me to be more wary with my razor, which means I don't get as close a shave. This covers creams too. Perhaps the soaps you're comparing your creams to just aren't as good, and you're finding similar things to me?

Think you've hit the nail on the head. I know what you mean regarding being wary. With cream i tend to know exactly where the blade is in relation to the hair. Not always so with soap.