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Blue62
1,396 posts
21 months
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Anyone tried the Razorock shaving cream yet? Allegedly taking the US by storm and out of stock at Shaving Shack, any views appreciated as I'm contemplating a shopping trip, going to order Salters Vetiver and one other, reasonably priced, cream.
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Pesty
25,906 posts
125 months
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Blue62 said: Anyone tried the Razorock shaving cream yet? . It sounds just like that italian soft soap that smells of almonds, Cella I think its called. I love this stuff. If you just fancy trying some new cream. easiest and best I have tried. http://www.shaving-shack.com/vulfix-old-original-s...
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uncinqsix
1,974 posts
79 months
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I've just trialled a few of those soft, almond scented Italian soaps: Cella, Vitos Green and Vitos Red. The winner for me was the Vitos Red - worked really, really well. So I'm currently waiting on a 1kg block of it to arrive from the the UK - it's stupidly good value when you buy it like that.
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Pesty
25,906 posts
125 months
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I really couldn't get on with Cella.
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uncinqsix
1,974 posts
79 months
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Pesty said: I really couldn't get on with Cella. I wasn't impressed by it either. It didn't work nearly as well as either of the Vitos ones I tried.
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Blue62
1,396 posts
21 months
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Pesty said: Strange that you should mention the Vulfix, I've been considering going for the Persian Musk and might just have a dabble. Just a bit worried that the Persian Musk will have a whiff of MX5 though.
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IanMorewood
2,362 posts
117 months
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Blue62 said: Strange that you should mention the Vulfix, I've been considering going for the Persian Musk and might just have a dabble. Just a bit worried that the Persian Musk will have a whiff of MX5 though. Vulfix Lime has been my standard cream for the better part of 12 months its a joy to use and a tub lasts ages.
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MercuryRises
362 posts
32 months
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freecar said: Compared to what???
It's about £30 a bottle so cheap as chips unless you want to smell like a complete chav!
Try Creed! Now that's expensive. I meant the shaving cream, which is about £9 a tube. I don't bother with aftershave or cologne very much.
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doogz
18,721 posts
56 months
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MercuryRises said: I meant the shaving cream, which is about £9 a tube. I don't bother with aftershave or cologne very much.  Wrong thread, but i thought it was appropriate.
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freecar
4,194 posts
56 months
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MercuryRises said: freecar said: Compared to what???
It's about £30 a bottle so cheap as chips unless you want to smell like a complete chav!
Try Creed! Now that's expensive. I meant the shaving cream, which is about £9 a tube. I don't bother with aftershave or cologne very much. That would explain it! TBH I use Eucris shower gel and even though it's £20 a tube, they last me about three months so the difference per day is negligble, plus I'm worth it! I'd happliy pay £9 a tube for shaving cream, you only live once, why not use a smell you really like rather than one you don't mind, I can't imagine I'll get to my death bed wishing I'd spent less on shaving products!
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smit8361
200 posts
60 months
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After reading a lot on this thread i have taken the plunge. I have suffered with major in growing hairs and shaving rash for years and as i need to be clean shaven not shaving daily isnt an option. All i can say is thank you all the advice and recommendations were spot on. I have a cheap metal feathers razor i know not the best but im saving for a Futur. I have tried the derby blades well one after that i tried a feathers blade and wow the difference is huge the feathers arre awesome and i get three four shaves from one. I am using a cyril salter shaving cream in almond and can thoroughly recommend although i do fine it a bit thin. I have also tried the geo f trumpers sample pack and there shaving creams seem awesome a little thicker than the cyril salter stuff so i can feel a purchase coming on. The coconut oil one smells amazing by the way. Now the only thing im looking for now is a nice aftershave lotion/balm. In the trumper pack were two skin food samples that felt amazing to use. However before i take the plunge about £30 for a bottle. I thoughti would ask on here about any recommendations. Something nice cool and soothing. The trumpers lime skin food is my fave so far. so interested to see what you guys use.
Cheers the converted..!!!
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DoodoolTala
707 posts
23 months
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Just shaved with the shavette for the first time and ouch  got a long horizontal cut along my right cheek and had a lot of trouble with shaving my chin area, so I gave up and used the DE razor instead. The original Proraso shaving cream is quite nice though.
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Soovy
32,020 posts
140 months
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NDA said: LordGrover said: NDA said: Amazon have some..... Get in early, only 9 left in stock: click Yesterday they (Amazon) were showing they had the Futur razor on its own.  4.0 out of 5 stars Merkut Futur, 28 Oct 2011 By Deebeetee - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Merkur of Solingen Futur Safety Razor (Personal Care) This is an excellent razor. The German build quality is evident, and it is heavy for it's size. I bought this razor as I liked the look of it, and it does look brilliant. However,I think the head is probably a bit too chunky, and I find it quite awkward to shape my goatee. If I had no facial hair to shape the Futur would have undoubtedly received a 5 star rating. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment
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madbadger
9,132 posts
113 months
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smit8361 said: After reading a lot on this thread i have taken the plunge. I have suffered with major in growing hairs and shaving rash for years and as i need to be clean shaven not shaving daily isnt an option. All i can say is thank you all the advice and recommendations were spot on. I have a cheap metal feathers razor i know not the best but im saving for a Futur. I have tried the derby blades well one after that i tried a feathers blade and wow the difference is huge the feathers arre awesome and i get three four shaves from one. I am using a cyril salter shaving cream in almond and can thoroughly recommend although i do fine it a bit thin. I have also tried the geo f trumpers sample pack and there shaving creams seem awesome a little thicker than the cyril salter stuff so i can feel a purchase coming on. The coconut oil one smells amazing by the way. Now the only thing im looking for now is a nice aftershave lotion/balm. In the trumper pack were two skin food samples that felt amazing to use. However before i take the plunge about £30 for a bottle. I thoughti would ask on here about any recommendations. Something nice cool and soothing. The trumpers lime skin food is my fave so far. so interested to see what you guys use.
Cheers the converted..!!! I bought a big bottle of lime skin food a few weeks ago and have used it every day. The bottle still looks virtually full, as you need very little of it. Makes it good value really. /manmaths.
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OldJohnnyYen
938 posts
18 months
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Does anyone use an alum block? are they any good? I use a post shave balm which is good but not perfect.
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LordGrover
18,654 posts
81 months
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 Alum block every shave. Rinse face with cold water, wet and rub alum block all over. Allow face to pretty much drip dry while cleaning up brush, razor, area. Rinse again and apply balm. Works for me.  ETA: Link to geofatboy vid: youtube.
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voyds9
4,069 posts
152 months
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DoodoolTala said: Just shaved with the shavette for the first time and ouch got a long horizontal cut along my right cheek and had a lot of trouble with shaving my chin area, so I gave up and used the DE razor instead. The original Proraso shaving cream is quite nice though. Keep going it's well worth the effort, even if only for the manly feeling it gives you (and bragging rights).
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NDA
10,207 posts
94 months
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Soovy said: 4.0 out of 5 stars Merkut Futur, 28 Oct 2011 By Deebeetee - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Merkur of Solingen Futur Safety Razor (Personal Care) This is an excellent razor. The German build quality is evident, and it is heavy for it's size. I bought this razor as I liked the look of it, and it does look brilliant. However,I think the head is probably a bit too chunky, and I find it quite awkward to shape my goatee. If I had no facial hair to shape the Futur would have undoubtedly received a 5 star rating. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment It is chunky - I find right under the schnozzel to be awkward..... I don't have a goatie, so not faced with your facial shaving route.  The Feather was/is the best handling - but is too mild for me.
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Pesty
25,906 posts
125 months
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Blue62 said: Strange that you should mention the Vulfix, I've been considering going for the Persian Musk and might just have a dabble. Just a bit worried that the Persian Musk will have a whiff of MX5 though. I wasnt taken with the persian musk. Smelt a bit funny to me the one in the lnk smells great. As with all these things it is very subjective.
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smit8361
200 posts
60 months
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madbadger said: I bought a big bottle of lime skin food a few weeks ago and have used it every day. The bottle still looks virtually full, as you need very little of it. Makes it good value really.
/manmaths. That's the one I want had a sample of that one and the coral one. I didn't find the coral one very nice smelling at all. The lime one was really good and agree it does last a while I got a couple of weeks nearly out of the sample.
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