5.0 out of 5 stars The Holy Grail Of Shaving Creams Discovered

J. · 14 April 2017

I rarely write reviews for products unless I'm absolutely blown away by it. Let me tell you this stuff is amazing.I converted to DE shaving in 2010 and with the exception of one horrendous shave with a Gillette Fusion a couple of years ago I have been a passionate advocate of traditional shaving methods.I have in the past seven years tried the following products, TOBS, Trumpers, Kiehls, Jack Blacks, Truefitt and Hill, Proraso Red and Green, Body Shop to name but a few. I genuinely believe in Gentleman's Face Care Club I have found the holy grail of shaving creams.To prove its worth I conducted a scientific experiment using the following items.Merkur 36C DE razorNew Astra Superior Platinum Blade (1 for each shave)Edwin Jagger Badger BrushSilver mixing bowl (purchased from EBay)One ugly faced two day old unshaved face (mine).Allum blockLucky Tiger After Shave Face TonicI made sure that my face was well washed and exfoliated each time I started to shave, as all DE shavers will know preparation is key.I soaked by badger brush in hot tap water and placed a little amount of the cream in my silver bowl. Once I was ready I whipped the cream up in the bowl to a luxurious thick lather. I then applied it to my face in circular motions and noted that the cream was thick and covered my face very well. I live in the lake district so our water is soft and I believe the best in the world. I don’t have to descale my kettle ever.I performed a downward shave and rinsed my face. Then I performed a second up pass and covered my face in cold water before applying my alum block. Allowing this to dry slightly I then performed a full rinse of my face with cold water. Patted my face dry and applied Lucky Tiger.The first thing I noticed was the smooth way the blade passed my face and dealt with the stubble. There were no nicks or pulls or cuts. When I applied the alum block to my face there wasn’t the usual sting that I’m so used to.My face remained smooth and lovely for the remainder of the day and most of the next. Could this be the stuff of legends that I had been seeking?I performed the exact same shave with another product two days later, and the results were not as good. The alum block made my face scream and I had a number of cuts. Not bad technique I hasten to add.So two days later I did the same shave using Gentleman’s. Wow it was as day one. This product is wonderful. I am converted to its use and my wife even commented that my skin felt softer than before and looked better. She has been the tester of my skin for many years, and I trust her opinion over everyone else.This product gets my full five stars and is worth every one of them.Of course other shavers, blades and brushes are available so this review is purely for the cream.A wise man once told me that shaving is like cooking, you need to find the correct recipe for you and use the best ingredients…

5.0 out of 5 stars Is it any better than other shaving creams?

A.C. · 6 January 2017

When I first acquired a pot of The Gentleman's Face Care Clubs Shaving Cream I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from it; after all there are so many options these days for the man that requires that smooth look and feel.They say that first impressions count; which in my case got the first thumbs up with a rather nice looking pot that the cream came in. A sort of clean manly looking pot that you would expect to see in an upmarket gents barbers.Upon opening the pot I found a bright white cream, rather solid, not runny and neither hard which gave off a rather faint but pleasant fragrance. Time to check it out I thought!Using my new shaving brush (also acquired from The Gentleman's Face Care Club) I ran it under the warm water as you do before dipping it into my new cream and swishing it into the pot lid that I had just taken off the shaving cream. Quite useful I thought as I had forgotten my shaving cup. After doing that a couple of times and adding a little more warm water to my shaving brush as I went along found no problem in lathering up the cream at all.As I applied it to my face I found that it covered really well; and better in fact than many creams that I have used previously and that had cost substantially more.As I reached for my razor with its newly fitted blade and swilled it under the warm tap I started to have what I noticed to be one of the closest shaves that I had had in an awful long time. Gliding from one part of my face to another like an Olympic Ice Skater (gold medal winner at that) I soon finished my chore (not cuts today).I dabbed my towel onto my face, splashed a little aftershave over it and was ready for what the day had in store for me.The question was - Is it any better than other shaving creams? The answer is almost certainly YES!Is it worth the money? YES! (not a bad price to be honest).At the time of writing this review I have used the cream to shave at least a dozen times and have only grown to like it even more than when I used it for the first time!To me it sounds a good club to join "The Gentleman's Face Care Club!" gets a BIG YES!

4.0 out of 5 stars Luxurious Lather, Less-Than-Luxurious Price

R. · 20 September 2024

This shaving cream excels at creating a rich, creamy lather with minimal effort, ensuring a smooth and comfortable shave. Its high-quality ingredients leave skin feeling soft and hydrated, a welcome departure from cheaper options. While the price is steep, a little goes a long way. However, a good shaving soap offers similar benefits, lasts even longer, and might be a more budget-friendly option. Ultimately, the choice between this cream and a soap depends on your priorities: convenience and luxury or value for money.