Frequently asked questions and answers about shaving cream
Should I choose a shaving cream or a shaving soap?
If you are new to wet shaving, a shaving cream is recommended. It is easier to apply and does not usually require a shaving brush like a shaving soap does. You can apply the shaving cream where you want to use it with your fingers directly either from a tube or jar.
Why should I use a shaving cream?
The purpose of a shaving cream is to protect your skin during shaving, it raises the beard hairs and creates friction between the skin and the razor blade or razor during wet shaving, ensuring that it glides more easily and reducing the risk of cuts and other injuries that can occur during wet shaving.
Which shaving cream should I choose?
Shaving cream is available in cans and in tubes, which you choose is a matter of taste, most manufacturers also offer both variants on their different varieties which makes it easy for you to choose. Then it is a question of which scent you prefer, of course there are shaving creams without perfume or with a very discreet scent.
Popular classic shaving creams
D.R Harris Ltd shaving cream is a real classic among shaving creams that are available in many exciting scents. For those of you who really want to smell like a true British gentleman, it doesn’t get much more British than this. The shaving cream is available in both a jar and a tube. Also available as shaving soap.
Taylor of Old Bond street shaving cream is an equally classic British shaving cream, there are even more exciting scents to choose from, several that feel more modern as well. A slightly firmer shaving cream that is advantageously applied with a shaving brush.
Proraso shaving cream is the Italian classic shaving cream that has been loved by both Italians and the rest of the world for generations. Available with both clear and more discreet scents. A favorite of us at Shavingroom. A perfect shaving cream for those who want to try it out. Also available as shaving soap.
Popular contemporary shaving creams
Mühle shaving cream is a very nice shaving cream from Mühle that primarily manufactures shaving tools but also has a larger range of products before, during and after wet shaving. Comes in a number of nice scents. Also available as shaving soap.
How do I use a shaving cream?
Make sure your face is damp before you start, it doesn’t have to be wet but shouldn’t be dry. If necessary, you can use a shaving oil or pre-lotion before you start. Take a small amount with your fingers out of a jar or a little in your hand with the tube and massage in where you want to shave. If you use a shaving brush, you can take a small amount in a shaving bowl, shaving cup or on the shaving brush and massage in.
