Cream or Soap?
Cream or Soap?
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.
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Re: Cream or Soap?
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.
Brian
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Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Re: Cream or Soap?
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
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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
Re: Cream or Soap?
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!
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: Cream or Soap?
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?
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444