what to use instead of shaving foam

elona

Crana

You just beat me to it! I was about to recommend conditioner as well.

Jeryth

Ambrosia by Lush is lovely stuff, but it doesn't lather, so you may have to change the manner in which you shave

I'm a girl, so I use a good razor and own brand baby shampoo

KevMac1962

I've used everything under the sun in my 28 years of shaving! About 3 years ago I started experimenting with different shaving oils, foams, gels, and triple blades, double blades, simple disposable Bic razors etc - all sorts of stuff. You know what I've now been using for the last 4 years with absolutely no ill effects? Soap. Yep, ordinairy soap. Washed onto my face with warm water. It's the best I've found and, as a side effect, the cheapest. I now have a quick shave every day (only shaved every 2 days before because...ahem...I made such a mess of blood everywhere!) and it's fine. I use Asda own brand triple blades and change them rarely (every 2 or 3 months or so). All sounds disgusting I know - but it works for me! I'm starting to think that the gels / oils / foams industry is a bit of a con.

tony_4

I've tried most things but have used baby oil with a dash of essential oil for years
Doesn't stop the ageing process but still....!

Tony

sickboyedd

I started using a brush and shaving soap combo after Wilkinsons had their Christmas sale and i picked up a set for about £2. I have sensitive skin on my face and all the expensive gels/oils etc still used to leave me with a sore face and sometimes a rash. The brush etc. has really made a difference with me, i shave every day during the week and feel great. The soap bowl has lasted me AGES so far, much longer than a can of gilette gel, so i think it's a real moneysaver.

The thing that would really make this a moneyshaver would be getting one of those old fashioned cut-throat razors with something to sharpen it. I've looked, but can't find one on the highstreet. Anyone know where to get one? (I know, I know, this is kind of a "I wanna".... )

gunnyandbob

I used to use a shaving oil from a small spray bottle.One day I ran out of oil.....ever since I replenish the bottle from a larger bottle of baby oil (scented if you wish). Works a treat.Much cheaper too.

Meeten

I think that you can get it from Selfridges - not the cheapest of stores, btu make sure that you get the board to sharpen it as well - no good otherwise!!

As for using a brush - def the way forward - it loosens the bristles of hair and def provides a better shave - i do that when I want a really close shave.

Remember to use hot water to soften the stubble - job made considerably easier!

lyns_2

Me and the other half both use Extra virgin olive soap from lush its great .in fact since the first time i used it i have not used anything else to wash or shave with and my skin has never looked or felt so good.

Austin_Allegro

You can get cut-throat razors from Taylor's of Old Bond St (now located in Jermyn St, W1). They last a lifetime but you do need to be very careful using them and even an expert will have small cuts every time he shaves.

Foams and oils are definitely a rip off. Shaving foam in a can is mostly air and was launched as a 'timesaving' gimmick in the shaving brush era. Oils just don't seem to work - I've tried them and plain olive oil works better. That said, I do find proper shaving soap tends to lather better than ordinary soap.

sonic

Meeten wrote:

Remember to use hot water to soften the stubble - job made considerably easier!

I always wash my face with hot water, but use a bowl of cold water to rinse the razor in. The cold water makes the metal contract slightly, giving a cleaner shave.