Pre/Post shave lotions

ScumLord

What do these pre/post shave lotions do?

When I'm shaving against the grain the blade tends to get stuck and kind of tares at the face, I'm looking to soften up the hair before shaving.

I don't shave daily so I don't get as much practice and my face maybe isn't getting used to being shaved but if I don't go against the grain I have a 5 o'clock shadow.

uch

Shave after you've had a shower (or in it) Personally I don't use Shave Gels/Foam, but find if I massage a dollop of Silcox Base into my smig and use that instead of Shave lotions I get a smashing shave with little to no burn or pull.
It's worth noting that I use a DE safety razor, not sure how Silcox base would work with multi blade razors, But you can get a bucket of it in any Chemist for about a fiver.

MadsL

The proraso pre-shave cream (€8-€10) is lovely.
http://www.shaving.ie/products/Proraso-Pre-and-Post-Shaving-Cream.html

It is a menthol based cream so gives fresh menthol feeling, cooling and pretty wakey-up in the morning. The Eucalyptus seems to be healing to so if you nick it doesn't bleed so much.

I recommend this one as you can use as post shave too.

run_Forrest_run

uch wrote: »

Shave after you've had a shower (or in it) Personally I don't use Shave Gels/Foam, but find if I massage a dollop of Silcox Base into my smig and use that instead of Shave lotions I get a smashing shave with little to no burn or pull.
It's worth noting that I use a DE safety razor, not sure how Silcox base would work with multi blade razors, But you can get a bucket of it in any Chemist for about a fiver.

never thought of Silcocks Base, way cheaper than the dedicated pre/post shave creams, and I'm sure I have a tub of knocking around as I have two kids, cheers for that uch.

Some people swear by Olive Oil too, I've never tried it.

ScumLord

I usually do shave after a shower, using DE blade as well.

I wouldn't be to gone on putting oil on may face.

uch

ScumLord wrote: »

I usually do shave after a shower, using DE blade as well.

I wouldn't be to gone on putting oil on may face.

Silcocks base is a dry skin moisturizer

run_Forrest_run

uch wrote: »

Silcocks base is a dry skin moisturizer

I think he was referring to my post about using olive oil.

um7y1h83ge06nx

Anyone have experience of Speick as a post-shave?

http://www.shaving.ie/products/Speick-After-Shave-Balm.html

Was thinking of buying either this or the Proraso.

oscarBravo

Amaris Thousands Roster wrote: »

Anyone have experience of Speick as a post-shave?

http://www.shaving.ie/products/Speick-After-Shave-Balm.html

Was thinking of buying either this or the Proraso.

I just bought some more, it's my everyday post-shave treatment (Proraso for pre-shave). In winter I'll alternate the Speick intensive which is richer and more unctuous. I'm a big Speick fan, I even use the deo stick.

MadsL

IMHO the proraso is a better pre-shave..unless you like a strong menthol finisher.

Insect Overlord

Are the Proraso products available in any shops, or would I have to order it on-line?

Shaving.ie are out of stock at the moment.

Gran Hermano

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Are the Proraso products available in any shops, or would I have to order it on-line?

Shaving.ie are out of stock at the moment.

The 3P product is an alternative.
http://www.shaving.ie/products/3P-Pre-Post-Shave-Cream.html
I prefer it to the Proraso one.

hitemfrank

If you are set on getting the Proraso stuff you could try www.4men.ie

I've ordered stuff from them before and the delivery was pretty quick. They also have special offers every now and then. I got 2 Proraso aftershave balms for the price of 1 a while ago.

MadsL

€10 in the Grooming Rooms, South William St.
http://www.thegroomingrooms.com/

run_Forrest_run

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Are the Proraso products available in any shops, or would I have to order it on-line?

Shaving.ie are out of stock at the moment.

not much good for you being in Limerick but for anyone in Waterford City/Dunmore Road area I know Ardkeen Stores stock some Proraso products, face soap, cream, shave soap & moisturiser.

run_Forrest_run

hitemfrank wrote: »

If you are set on getting the Proraso stuff you could try www.4men.ie

I've ordered stuff from them before and the delivery was pretty quick. They also have special offers every now and then. I got 2 Proraso aftershave balms for the price of 1 a while ago.

they are doing a 2 for 1 offer on Proraso cream (150ml) tubes yesterday and today only.

run_Forrest_run

MadsL wrote: »

€10 in the Grooming Rooms, South William St.
http://www.thegroomingrooms.com/

wow, that place looks lovely. Next time I'm up in Dublin I'll have to treat myself to a visit.

hitemfrank

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

they are doing a 2 for 1 offer on Proraso cream (150ml) tubes yesterday and today only.

I forgot to put that in this thread. I put it in another thread but not this one for some reason

I'm hoping they do the one for the aftershave balm again. It's excellent stuff.

Insect Overlord

Gran Hermano wrote: »

The 3P product is an alternative.
http://www.shaving.ie/products/3P-Pre-Post-Shave-Cream.html
I prefer it to the Proraso one.

I ended up going for this product instead. Ordered Saturday afternoon, delivered Tuesday morning. Happy to use this until I make my next order.

(I also got me one of these, which I'll be using for the first time this evening! :eek: )