Surprised this hasn't got a review thread already, but here ya go:
I had heard that this was hard to lather, so I started my review cycle with a bit of trepidation. Ironic considering it has a tagline of ‘For a lasting lather' on the box (of the US version). Interestingly, the Canadian version I have states ‘Famous for its lather' and states the weight as 49g rather than 50.
As it happens, I didn't have any issues producing a lather. Adding water to the puck did seem to leave it very airy (it wasn't great without either), although it didn't dissipate as most other lathers would. So perhaps better to try lathering dry.
Despite the bubbles, it worked fine though, gave good slickness and adequate protection. Post shave feel was generally okay too. Obviously you're not buying this for the scent, which is basically non-existent.
I didn't get any great shaves, but some were very good and most were of a high standard, so no complaints. For the money it's a bargain, yet delivers a perfectly good shave experience, so well worth picking some up.
If you do fancy trying this, you may may need to get a move on as there's a suggestion it's being discontinued.
Full review here.
I had heard that this was hard to lather, so I started my review cycle with a bit of trepidation. Ironic considering it has a tagline of ‘For a lasting lather' on the box (of the US version). Interestingly, the Canadian version I have states ‘Famous for its lather' and states the weight as 49g rather than 50.
As it happens, I didn't have any issues producing a lather. Adding water to the puck did seem to leave it very airy (it wasn't great without either), although it didn't dissipate as most other lathers would. So perhaps better to try lathering dry.
Despite the bubbles, it worked fine though, gave good slickness and adequate protection. Post shave feel was generally okay too. Obviously you're not buying this for the scent, which is basically non-existent.
I didn't get any great shaves, but some were very good and most were of a high standard, so no complaints. For the money it's a bargain, yet delivers a perfectly good shave experience, so well worth picking some up.
If you do fancy trying this, you may may need to get a move on as there's a suggestion it's being discontinued.
Full review here.