Cream or Soap?

[thefanofsafetyrazors]

It's been at least four days since I got my Shick Krona DE safety razor in the mail. I haven't used it yet because I'm a little nervous to use it. My simple question is this: Should I use cream or soap to shave with it? Thanks.

[ShadowsDad]

Cream is soap in a different form, so yes you should and I would suggest it. There's plenty of information regarding both on the forum and you have access to the archives. I would pay particular attention to "lather problems" when doing a search.

[CMur12]

I think demonstrations via video are extremely helpful. In our SMF University forum, we have a stickied thread at the top called "Useful Videos:"

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Mantic's website, with blog, equipment tests, and instructional videos can also be found at http://www.sharpologist.com

As far as cream vs soap, I use soaps exclusively, so I can't speak to the merits of creams. Some feel that creams are a little easier to learn, however.

Good luck!

- Murray

[brothers]

We don't know what cream you have, but it's only the first of thousands, so no biggie. Just use the cream and go for it. Good luck!

[thefanofsafetyrazors]

I have Barbasol cream and Soap Commander.

[brothers]

The Barbasol doesn't need a brush and the Soap Commander does. In my personal opinion, I'd say go with the Barbasol. There'll be thousands of days ahead for you to tackle the brush. Why make your first DE shave just that much more complicated?