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Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz
Soften skin for a close shave without irritationThis shaving cream is ideal for a classic moisturizing shaveHelps comfort skinFor every kind of beard and normal skinEucalyptus oil helps in toning, purifying effectMenthol refreshes and revitalizesNo parabens; No silicons; No mineral oils; No artificial colors
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33 Reddit comments about Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz:

u/Tharkun · 89 pointsr/The_Donald

https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837ZOI0

A million times better and lasts longer than that Gillette shit.

u/Aozi · 75 pointsr/LifeProTips

As someone explained, ingrown hairs happen when the hair doesn't actually break the surface of the skin, the most common cause for them is shaving with poor gear or incorrectly. Basically you shave and instead of cutting the hair, the razor pulls it slightly out from the hair follicle before actually cutting it. So when the hair grows back, if it's even slightly off from it's previous position, there's a good chance it won't break through the skin and end up as an ingrown hair.

Some people also have naturally very curly hair which then ends up causing much more ingrown hairs than most others. If they just happen even without shaving then the issue is a bit more difficult to manage and there's actually very little you can do about it. However if they happen after shaving, then solution do exist.

I'm going to detail some things you can do about your shaving routine that should help with ingrown hairs.

First of all, get yourself a double edge razor. If you want something cheap you can get one for about 3$ from Amazon, for something a bit better and more expensive the Edwin jagger DE89 is an excellent razor. There are literally hundreds of other options out there, you can often find DE razors from antique shops, flea markets or just your parents/grandparents place. And vintage razors are often extremely good if they are in decent shape.

Next you'll need some blades, I recommend buying a sampler pack again this one is about 11$. The reason you want a sample pack is because certain blades work better for certain people, so you can try them out and find the blade that fits you.

Now why on earth would you spend the whopping 15$ on technology from 70's when you have the new gilette 20 blade razor that is supersharp technology masterpiece? Mostly because it's not supersharp, well..It kinda is but it won't stay that way. The problem is that blades go dull, and when blades go dull they don't cut well, when they don't cut well they tug the hair and you end up with ingrown hairs. The easy solution is to change the cartridge often, but the cartridges are really goddamn expensive so you don't want to do that. DE blades? You can get a years supply for 20-30$, change it every 1-3 shaves and you can ensure the blade stays sharp and cuts well.

Someone also suggested exfoliating the skin, but you can kill two birds with one stone. You can get yourself a shaving brussh, something simple like the Omega 10077 it's a good, cheap starter brush it's a bit on the harder side so you can easily use it to exfoliate your skin prior to shaving. With that you can get a tube of Proraso shaving cream which is leaps and bounds better than the stuff you get from a supermarket in a can. Then to top it off get yourself some nice aftershave to calm your skin after shaving.

Now you'll also need to change your entire routine a bit. Slap a blade on your new razor, fill your sink up with some hot water and let your brush soak in the water. While your brush soaks rinse the areas you want to shave with plenty of hot water, this helps to open up the pores and soften your hair prior to shaving. If you want you can use some pre-shave to try and keep the irritation to your skin to minimum. Now you'll need to prep some lather, you can use a bowl, your hand or just do it right where you want to shave Here's a good guide on what you can do. The basic idea is to make sure your brush isn't exactly dripping wet but still wet, get about an almond size drop of the shave cream, then just mix up the cream like you'd be mixing eggs, add drops of water if needed. Once you have some lather, apply it in the places you want. You should use rather brisk circular motions, these help to prop your hair up and makes them easier to shave. Applying cream with hands usually has the bad effect of pushing your hair flat on your skin which makes shaving harder.

Now you have some lather so you'll need to shave. There are two main things to keep in mind with a DE: Blade angle and pressure.

Basically there is an ideal blade angle and finding one will take some time. However there is an entire wiki page dedicated to this. The second one is pressure, with a cartridge razor you ten dto press it against your skin, because the blades are dull and you try to shave as well as possible. With a DE, you should not put any pressure on your skin. The blade is sharp enough to cleanly cut the hair with zero pressure. Getting a hang of it is gonna take a week or so, but once you do you will consistently get better shaves. And be sure to rinse your blade often with the water you have in your sink, you don't want too much cream clogging the blade up.

The basic three pass DE shave includes one pass with the grain of the hair, another across the grain and the final pass is done very carefully against the grain and only if needed or you absolutely want to do it. Shaving against the grain gives you the best shave, but also irritates your skin more and is much more likely to end up with reddish skin or small cuts. So you fist shave everything with the grain, then rinse, apply lather, shave across the grain, rinse, and shave against the grain if needed.

Finally rinse with cool water, dry yourself up and apply aftershave. For other post-shave products you can get yourself an Alum bloc. It's a natural astringent that closes up most small razor nicks. After your final pass and after rinsing your face, grab the block and just massage it on the areas where you shaved, then rinse your face again. Another excellent product is witch hazel. It's again an all natural skin care product, it helps to cool, refresh and revitalize your skin. You can also use it daily even if you don't shave. Personally I apply witch hazel after I rinse off the alum. Then wait a few minutes and apply after shave.

Doing all that should help to decrease skin irritation and reduce ingrown hairs. And those products are just a dip in he ocean, there are hundreds of soaps, aftershaves, creams and all manner of other things you can get cheap and easy. Check out /r/wicked_edge for more.

u/scubachris · 5 pointsr/wicked_edge

Honestly, I would go with a Gillette Slim Adjustable. You can get them from 20-50 bucks on eBay and they are a razor that will last for ever. I've got nothing but great things to say about them. Being adjustable if you have a trouble spot dial it down and viola. Here is one for 28 bucks
I cannot recommend this razor enough. It shaves like a Gillette Fatboy but at a fraction of the cost.

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Tube is fine. I've used Proraso green, Speick and Jack Black Beard Lube they all did ok. Still have them for traveling but at the house I foam up. I get a much better shave and less irritation if I use Checke and Speake pucks. YMMV It really doesn't take me that much longer in the morning to make a lather than out of a tube.

Edit: added and checked links

Edit 2: I'm a dumbass

u/naturalstrike · 3 pointsr/wicked_edge

Well if you wanna just try it for pretty cheap, there is a silver tone de razor that is less than $3 shipped, you could get an arko shave stick for about $4. And there is brushes for $8 or so. Then you could get a blade sampler pack you can design yourself ( pick which blades you want) in a pack of 5,7,10,15. Depending on how many you want and how much you want to spend. There is also proraso shaving cream, both proraso and arko are easy to lather.

Silvertone-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050HO9MI

Arko shave stick-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002A5OLHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1376581017&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

Proraso red-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0084GVSWG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1376581079&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

Proraso green-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00837ZOI0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1376581117&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

Cheap brush-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G647Y8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1376581295&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

And for a shaving bowl, you can get a bowl from the dollar store or something if you want. Or something in your house.
Sorry it took so long to respond, I'm on my phone right now.

u/Spectour · 3 pointsr/wicked_edge

Hey there - I started off with the same shave set as you did. Have upgraded since then, but it did a great job for a long time. My first upgrade was to some proraso Shave cream (link 1 below) and then some art of shaving cream (link 2). I LOVE and highly recommend the AOS cream, the sandalwood smells amazing. You will get more for your money with the first one, but I personally think the 20 bucks for AOS is worth it.

What kind of razor are you working with?

  1. http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375907425&sr=8-2&keywords=proraso
  2. http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Shaving-Cream-Sandalwood/dp/B000I2XL4M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375907434&sr=8-2&keywords=art+of+shaving



u/Cunnilingus_Academy · 3 pointsr/Wet_Shavers

I think Proraso shaving cream is lovely, it's very mentholy and refreshing

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0

u/GoChaca · 3 pointsr/everymanshouldknow

Those cremes are not that expensive I use this one and it lasts almost a year. I bought a ton of razor blades cheap but its fun to try out a ton and find the one you like. I recommend this site. We all all different and I used to think just like you and then I tried it this way. Its nice to get up in the morning, make some lather and enjoy a nice shave.

u/nailll · 3 pointsr/depra

Непраны, нельзя больше скрывать этот всемирный проктор-н-гэмбловский заговор! В следующий раз когда понадобиться покупать очередные картриджи для денди для бритья, подумайте еще раз.

Вы спросите, почему собственно безопасная бритва, а не попсовый Жилет Фьюжн...

Ну во-первых это красиво! Помимо этого, безопасная бритва легко справляется с заросшим лицом и не причиняет такой ацкой боли как 5 лезвий фужн. Если вы иногда отпускаете бородищу - вы должны меня понять. Субъективно бреет чище.

А во-вторых - это просто выгоднее в долгосрочной перспективе (вы же собираетесь бриться в ближайшее 30 лет, правда?).

И так, минутка познавательной (и очень приблизительной) экономики.
Для удобства и правильности сравнения, я просто взял цены с amazon.com.

При условии что средне-статистический депер бреет 45 миллиметровую щетину 3-4 раза в неделю в течение следующих 10 лет, ему потребуется потратить:

Gillette Fusion:

  1. Станок Gillette Fusion - $10

  2. Сменные касеты (4штк) - $16

  3. Гель для бритья Gillette Fusion - $6

    Допустим гель для бритья в год нужно два балона, не больше - это $12.

    Сужу по себе - одной кассеты хватает +/- на 3 месяца. Итого нужно 4-6 картриджа в год. (около $16-26)

    Итого приблизительно $10 + $16 + $12 = $38 в первый год и $28 последующие 10 лет = 38 + 280 = $318

    Безопасная бритва:

  4. Станок Merkur Classic - $32
  5. Набор лезвий Derby 100 штук - $10
  6. Помазок для бритья Basic Badger - $12
  7. Крем для бритья Proraso - $7

    Из "расходников" в последующие года вам понадобятся только лезвия и крем. В.С.Е!
    Лезвия надо менять чаще чем раз в 3 месяца разумется, но их то 100 штук!

    За последние 2 месяца я едва израсходовал всего 5 лезвий. То есть в год вам потребуется 30штук. И 100 лезвий за 9 долларов вам должно хватить на 3 года! Что говорит о сумме в районе $30-35 за 10 лет.

    Крем - я израсходовал всего треть крема для бритья. таким образом вам потребуется около 2 тюбиков в год.

    Итого, за первый год 32 + 12 + 7 2 = $61, а за последующие 10 лет - 7 2 10 + 10 3 = 61 + 170 = $231

    TL;DR:

    Использование безопасной бритвы позволит вам сэкономить в последующие 10 лет около $90.

    Надо признаться, сам процесс бритья стал целой церемонией преображения.

    Всем бриться, депраны!
u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/wicked_edge

Thanks for the reply Leisureguy.

My equipment:

Merker Classic

[Proraso Shaving Cream] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837ZOI0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00)

Tweezerman

I'm currently using Gillette 7 o'clocks, which have worked best for me so far. I have this sampler and have tried the merkur and swords as well(probably before I should have...).

I can actually do my cheeks pretty efficiently, but I was planning on spending time on those along with everything else. The real problem areas I have are: chin line, under the chin, corners of mouth, just below the nose. I should say that I had jaw surgery a few years ago which has left me partially numb in the chin. The nerve ends I do still have there are overly sensitive which leads to some pain. I imagine this is a somewhat unique problem...

u/buhlot · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

Looking good, brother! When I finally fully shaved my head, it was a truly liberating experience.

Don't use a Bic, pick one of these up as well as some Proraso shaving cream. If you want, you can also pick up an exfoliating scrub as a pre-shave.

I shave my head in the shower and go by feel; I don't need a mirror until after when I touch up my sideburns to make it even. Using warm/hot water, I get my head wet and scrub with my hands, then use the exfoliator and scrub the oils/dead skin off. Rinse. (The wicked_edge subreddit users may wanna look away here) Use about a nickel-size dollop of Proraso on my left hand and lather it up on my head real well. I keep the lather on my left hand and with my right hand, start shaving with the grain. After that first pass, I add a little more water to my lathered hand and lather my head again for the second pass WITH the grain. This is where I go by feel; I use my left hand to feel and my right hand to shave until smooth all around.

Once I feel that I've gotten everything, I rinse off and use a beard shampoo to help get all those shaved bits outta my beard; they tend to cling onto the beard oils otherwise and I just use a bit of extra beard balm to keep it hydrated.

So yea, you may or may not need a 3rd pass since it'd be your first time shaving like this but I've been shaving this way for the past 4-5 years and I rarely need to anymore.

u/chasteta · 2 pointsr/crossdressing

Hair that grows back is always going to be prickly because it's so short. Only way to avoid that would be laser treatment.

Best way (imho) to avoid razor burn is to use good products.

I shave with a safety razor and use a nice shaving cream. You'll need a shaving brush and a small shaving bowl as well. I change the blades frequently (available online or at drug stores) and pretty much every time before I do my legs.

I will never go back to disposable razors and canned shaving cream. I had to use both on vacation recently and it gave me the shittiest shave and worst razor burn.

Now shaving for me is less of a chore and more like a mini spa trip. :]

Full Disclosure: using a safety razor takes a little practice and I promise you will nick yourself a few times before you get it right. Be patient, it's totally worth it.

edit: I also find this helps with razor burn, bumps, and ingrown hairs: I exfoliate, shave, exfoliate (again), towel dry, use moisturizer.

This will leave your skin soft and smooth and also helps prevent bumps! :)

Good luck!

u/BigGuyWhoKills · 2 pointsr/wicked_edge

As others have said, clean the razor, get a pack of blades, and try it. Make sure the blade "aligns" with the head. This means the two halves of the blade holder are parallel to each other and to the edges of the blade.

If the blade looks like it is "twisted" in the head when looking top-down, you should consider getting a different razor. I have been wet-shaving for a few years, own a few dozen razors, and only one of them holds blades like this. It is incredibly difficult for me to shave with it, I get cut by it a lot.

You will also want to get a brush, bowl, and either soap or cream.

Most of us have spent a few hundred dollars on this since starting wet-shaving. My personal problem is buying too many vintage Gillette razors on eBay. For some reason I can't stop myself.

u/almightywhacko · 2 pointsr/wicked_edge

For soaps/creams on Amazon:


u/mr1337 · 2 pointsr/Frugal

A good double-edge safety razor, blade sampler pack, shaving brush, and shaving soap can free the both of you from expensive cartridge razors and canned goo. It could take you a little bit to learn how to shave the "old fashioned" way, but as someone who recently took the plunge, it's worth it. Gives a much better shave for a fraction of the cost. (Replacement blades are usually $0.07 - $0.30 each)

If you have hard water, you may want to go with a shaving cream instead, or you could get a gallon of distilled water for $1 that will last you through about a month's worth of shaves.

Shameless plug for /r/wicked_edge. There are a lot of resources there to help you transition.

[edit] Here's a cheaper alternate razor - this is what I have. You can get them even cheaper if you want to wait a few weeks.

u/ExileOnMyStreet · 2 pointsr/lifehacks

Me too. I've been shaving without using an aftershave(!) with this, and have not had any skin irritation whatsoever.

(I used to swear by Proraso, but this thing is unbeatable if you have sensitive skin.

u/Thuraash · 2 pointsr/wicked_edge

A Fusion ATG everyday on a coarse beard is going to murder your face. That used to be how I shaved for a long time, and my skin hated me.

My suggestions in the immediate term is to step up your prep and shave products. That alone will make a very big, immediate difference without breaking the bank or requiring you to teach yourself how to shave with a safety razor (i.e. a double-edge razor).

My advice is to buy the following:

  • Proraso shaving cream

  • Proraso pre-shave cream

  • Omega boar-bristle brush

    All-in, you're looking at about $40 in products. IMO, Nivea makes a perfectly good aftershave balm, so no need to mess with that. If you want to try a splash, you could try this, but it's not necessary.

    For the prep and shave: after your shower, soak the brush in hot water for a couple of minutes. In that time, wet your face with hot water, then rub in about a dime to a quarter-sized amount of the pre-shave (however much it takes to get a thin layer of coverage without any gooping). Rinse it off with hot water. Your face should feel slicker after the pre-shave.

    Remove the brush, squeeze the bristles to get the excess water out, then give it a 1/2- or 3/4-inch line of shaving cream. Go to town on your cheek with broad, swirling motions, lathering right onto your face (you can use a mug or whatnot, but your face works just as well and saves time).

    If the cream feels too thick, just add a bit of water and continue lathering. It'll take some experimentation to get the amount of water right (varies based on water hardness). Too little water and it will not lubricate very well. Too much and it becomes a runny mess that doesn't lubricate at all. Add water in little bits. You'll figure it out by feel pretty quickly.

    Shave WTG, hot rinse, lather, XTG, hot rinse, lather, ATG. Use as little pressure as possible and try to let the blades do the work on each pass. It should feel like the blades are just barely touching your face. Rinse cold after you're done.

    That should help deal with the irritation and improve your shaves in the short term. When you're ready, feel free to move up to safety razors. Probably the best way to start is to get ahold of a basic Merkur 34C razor and this thing. Switch brands every two weeks and slowly work through until you find one you're really happy with.

    Good luck!
u/houmi · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

These are a few I have tried/liked:

Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VZPTAC/

Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837ZOI0/

Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl, Sensitive Skin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JHEY14/

The others are fairly new so I have not tried them much.

u/Dubaya · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

Merkur 23c

H.I.S. Brush

Proraso

Blade Sampler

Book

$96.97

Styptic pencil for $1 from grocery store shaving area and bowl from the kitchen. gtg

u/Ruggles500 · 1 pointr/Frugal

I use Prorasa shaving cream with a safety razor. It about $9 per tube, but lasts a long time since you don't use very much when you shave. Much cheaper than most shaving cream or gel you buy in the store.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00837ZOI0

u/HogtownHoedown · 1 pointr/AskWomen

How I shave is detailed below. The most important thing to do is a pre-shave scrub and to 'treat' the skin by putting unscented anti-persperant on the shaved skin, and also not to wear tight clothing for some hours after shaving, although loose cotton underwear should be OK.

Safety razor, good razor blades, soothing shaving cream, shaving brush. See below.

Have a shower. Scrub your crotch with a lemon-sugar scrub to remove all the dead skin and oil.

While you're still in the shower, put a dab of shaving cream on your wet shaving brush and work up a good lather on your crotch. Shave with the grain. Learn to use your razor on your legs before you take it near your clit. This isn't a venus, if you make the wrong movement with this razor you can slice your most sensitive of sensitives wide open.

Watch some tutorial videos. Safety razor shaving isn't difficult and men manage to shave their faces every day using them without incident. Go slow and take your time to learn the techniques.

I've linked some good starting products below. Your mileage may vary.

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374443612&sr=8-1&keywords=merkur+safety+razor

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platimum-Double-Blades/dp/B0022R947O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374443626&sr=1-1&keywords=feather+razor+blades

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374443646&sr=1-1&keywords=proraso

http://www.amazon.com/Escali-100%25-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B003WR3QSG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374443659&sr=1-1&keywords=shaving+brush

u/commiecat · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

>First is how well known/rated is my shave cream?

It's a good cream, particularly at that price point and if you like the menthol scent. C.O. Bigelow is effectively rebranded Proraso (Amazon link for reviews), which is a classic shaving cream.

>Second is would you recommend an additional brush to continue with my ritual without having to use a bowl

I like badger brushes and don't use boar so I can't really comment. If you get a good lather then stick with it. If you're not happy with the performance then there are good options at various price points for badger, boar, and synthetic bristles. Let us know if you have a particular budget and if you're leaning toward badger or another type and we can give you some specific suggestions.

>Third is with the new murkur, and my inexperience, I was thinking of dialing it to a 2, for wtg, then 1 for xtg and atg, then dial up as needed. Thoughts?

Sorry I've not used an adjustable DE either, but like with most things in shaving do a trial run and see what sort of results you get. A suggestion I would make is that if you do experience any irritation and/or discomfort then start by eliminating the ATG pass rather than changing the razor setting.

Good luck and keep us posted!

u/Goobah · 1 pointr/Frugal

> I don't want to have a drawer full of brushes, soaps, powders, etc. I like my dollar store shave cream just fine.

I have 1 brush, 2 soaps, my DE, and blades. I'm not a shaving enthusiast. Do you think you may just like your dollar store cream simply because you haven't tried an actual shaving soap or cream? I'd even suggest something as basic as Proraso to notice a difference in quality.

> I shave in the shower without a mirror. I can do it with my eyes closed without fear of cuts.

> I shave my head, and I don't have the dexterity to do that with a DE razor.

Fair enough.

> Shaving takes me 2 minutes total with a cartridge.

Takes me around 5 with a cream or Arko. Initially? Maybe 30 minutes because I was afraid of the razor. If you shave with a soap and have to build lather, it'll take longer than 5.

> Dorco cartridges are superior to Gilletes, they cost $1 each, and each one lasts me a month (I store it in mineral oil and strop it before use)

The problem here is people overusing carts. Stropping implies cleaning up the edges of your blades, but you're only cleaning up one side by "stropping" carts. It's not cleaning up the jagged mess on the other side. I could use a brand new blade every single day for the entire month and still only pay $1.55 (however blades usually last 4-6 shaves).

Carts have some convenience/speed factor, but they are such terrible quality and do not give a better shave than a DE.

u/just_an_ordinary_guy · 1 pointr/Frugal

You also want to get some actual shaving cream, a brush, and a mug to mix it in. There are a multitude of brushes. I have a mid-grade badger brush. Maybe 20 bucks. This tube of proraso is pretty good, and lasted me about one year. I shave every other to every third day. You can use any old mug, but I prefer the ones that are wider at the top than the bottom. You can find a shave mug for $10.

As with everything, you can find much more expensive items.

With shaving cream, you can also use the soap pucks, though I don't really care for them. I really like this shaving cream though, as I have dry skin and it doesn't dry out my skin like the canned stuff does. A decent aftershave is also nice, and you can find them cheap and they go a long way. A block of alum is cheap and helps with big nicks, but I would personally skip it.

I spent about $150 total on my startup. If you're an every day shaver, you may break even in about a year. For me, I won't break even for a year and a half to two years. But seriously, you would already have the expensive stuff. The consumables are really damn cheap.

u/Bamboo_Harvester · 1 pointr/shaving

Ohhh sorry I missed your point about price.

Shave cream and brush for $10-15 will be tough... but you can do it for about $20.

Couple cream options ($10 or less):

Palmolive For Men Classic Palm Extract Shave Cream 100ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Y1ELM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6sBwCb19FTMJ9

Old Spice Shave Cream - 70 g (Original) - Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/000004458X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CvBwCbQZ9ART0

C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream with Eucalyptus Oil 147g/5.2oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O7UI18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DwBwCbW9Q5RHD

Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hxBwCbMNJSWK1

And this is a perfectly good starter brush for $10:

The Body Shop Men's Wooden Shaving Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PDDEVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CyBwCb3YSDEH8

u/Number1AbeLincolnFan · 1 pointr/CasualConversation

You might consider switching to a safety razor. Cartridge razors don't work well with very thick hair.

Here is a pretty good place to start. Razor, brush, scuttle, cream

I personally use Feather blades, but you might consider a variety pack because blade preferences vary person to person.

It costs a bit of money up front, but your blades will only cost 25-35 cents afterwards, so if you are used to using a Mach 3, it will pay for itself in a couple years and will save you hundreds or thousands of dollars over a lifetime.

u/barcaloco86 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Redditing at work is AWESOME and I am writing this from work!

You are a great person, and I wish you all of the best things in life.

But seriously how cool is [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=ZVFNWVOU83Z&coliid=I178CEPOI0J2IE)

u/middle_eatern · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

> they all perform better or worse in soft or hard water so simply reading that a soap/cream i

https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837ZOI0

It says shaving cream here

u/fuwa22 · 1 pointr/AsianBeauty

If you haven't looked into it, I would highly recommend shaving soaps. I can personally vouch for [Proraso Sensitive Skin] (https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Bowl-Sensitive/dp/B001JHEY14). It also comes [in a tube] (https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837ZOI0) for those who don't want to bother with shaving brushes, but I don't think
that would last as long. Obligatory plug for /r/wicked_edge and /r/ladyshavers.

u/waterdaemon · 1 pointr/SkincareAddiction

Something like this. Check the ingredients compared to the drug store brands and it’s night and day. Its not a foam though. You have to lather it by rubbing it on by hand or the traditional method with a shaving brush. It’s not as convenient, but the trade off is thats it’s much less irritating.

Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz

u/suburbansoljah · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

Hey sorry for the super late reply. But here is the Proraso that I think is the same

Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NpBIAb96261YR

u/Timekeepsonslippin · 0 pointsr/thespoonyexperiment

About $6.22 USD (I'm Canadian), free shipping on orders over $35 (probably $25 USD) that include other free shipping eligible items (doesn't matter what it is). Works well, same amount, probably smells better, not sure about ingredient differences in terms of if one's healthier. If I'm gonna ask for free stuff like shaving cream, I'd be doing the people helping me a favor by at least doing my research. Looking for deals, not luxury items that cost several times (4x in this case?) more than it could if one was willing to use alternatives. Spend smart.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00837ZOI0

u/blatopilot · 0 pointsr/malegrooming

Does your bathroom have adequate lighting for shaving? Can you see what your are doing? Do you drink water? Would you say you are hydrated?

If so, get these supplies from whichever supplier you prefer. You don't need to get them from Amazon, they just tend to have the most product information. You also don't need them all at once, money doesn't grow on trees, but the list below probably costs less than 3 months of Mach 3 blades and it will last you a year or more. You need the first 3 links first. The others are helpful, but you will be able to asses your needs as you go.

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G

http://www.amazon.com/Personna-Double-Razor-Blades-Count/dp/B0077LAJT2/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=08JRYPA1QWJZSDZ4XGS7

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412213585&sr=1-2&keywords=shave+cream

http://www.amazon.com/SimplyBeautiful-Deluxe-Razor-Brush-Chrome/dp/B00BFCV5JM/ref=pd_sim_hpc_9?ie=UTF8&refRID=08JRYPA1QWJZSDZ4XGS7

http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety-Razor-Bristle-Shaving/dp/B002RJC1HC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412213550&sr=1-1&keywords=badger+brush