Is the cream suppose to be runny when it comes out of the tube? I have not had any luck bringing it to a lather with a Omega Synthetic shaving brush in a bowl. (I have watched the YouTube video's)
1525516
Mine isn't runny. It comes out kind of like a whipped cream texture, maybe a little thicker and heavier. It isn't thick like toothpaste but it definitely isn't runny. It should be like you would expect a cream to be. Never used synthetic shaving brush, just badger hair and it works very well.
1525517
I agree with many of the other commenters that it comes out of the tube fairly stiff, although not as stiff as toothpaste. I am able to get decent coverage simply spreading it with my fingertips which I moisten one or two times with hot/warm water while lathering. I wouldn't say it lathers up as thickly as canned shaving creams like barbasol or edge gel, but the point is simply to soften one's beard and have enough lubrication that the razors glides over one's skin.
1525518
No, the cream should be pretty stiff out of the tube. Try shaking more water out of your brush before lathering and see if that helps, otherwise I would return it for a new tube.
1525519
It comes out a little runny at first. I don't use a brush but I get a lather when I rub it in my face.
1525520
Compared to the other creams that I've used, this is on the thin side. Compared to Taylor of Old Bond Street, say, Proraso might seem "runny." It is, however, on par with Art of Shaving creams and a few others. I always got a thin lather out of it too -- always badger brushes and varied degrees of wetness.
1525521
I personally have not had the problem you describe. The tube I have comes out with a proper consistency, and I'm able to get a good lather from it.
1666484
I'm surprised that the manual (yes, it's even a little booklet) doesn't specifically say "don't rinse it with water," but it says don't use it in the shower and don't immerse it, so absolutely this is not meant for use with shaving cream. If anything, use a small bit of pre-shave lotion (such as Williams Lectric Shave, or store brand equal). By the way, the number for customer assistance is 800-243-3050.
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It happens the first few times I use it after being off of it. Use smaller amounts, try just putting it on teeth while in shower for 5 minutes. Don't brush your teeth vigorously before using.I found the product I ordered online very runny compared to what I had purchased in store.
1674491
It makes a pretty good lather, not as much as say one of the new gels will make. I have really thick stubble and it provides me with more than enough lather to shave with.
552107
I have not yet tried TOBS's Lavender soap, but when I have tried other brands of soaps. I, however, have always found it harder to get a good lather with soaps. Perhaps it is the brush, or perhaps TOBS makes a much different soap. I will have to try their soap though, and I'll get back to you with an experience rather than just a guess.Blessings.
552105
I can achieve an equally great lather with both soaps, but it requires slightly different techniques. With regard to the actual shave I get, the cream certainly goes on thicker & creamier--which requires more time & precision & is great when I have more hair but annoying when there's not so much hair.
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How long are you running it for? I've done grooming in sections since my shih tzu has alot of hair and not alot of patience. I do remember reading that just from duration of running the razor will have some heat. My best guess is it is a normal occurrence and perhaps to do shorter grooming sessions. I typically do 30min shaves with breaks/treats and I haven't experience it getting hot yet. Hopefully that helps dispel any worry.
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I was worried about that ,i used it any way,so far it doesn;t scratch.my wife says it take of scum that builds up from soap ,before we used it we thought ourtub finish was wearing of ,because of rough places in the tub,but the brushremoved the scum,and our tub shines like a new penny.p.s. i didn't see any scrathes.
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the soap doesn't stay wet for me, drying out after a day. I just rinse off the lather, and pour it and walk away. With this kit and my safety razor, I really don't need to shave but a few days of the week. Which is strange, as when I was in the service (22 years), I saved at least twice a day if not more, due to my heavy beard growth - this shaving soap and the razor really gets close.. Good luck with it all.
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Yes, it must be the cup warmer.. (Come on Amazon, lol.) If the barber was doing it, he probably does it regularly, so it probably works okay. It wouldn't explode or anything, because there is an opening where the pressure would release. I think if it heated up too much the shaving cream would start coming out slowly, so then you could just take it off the heat. And it doesn't get hot enough to burn it. No reason not to try it out. :) But yes, it would probably take a long time.
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The tube I got was full of liquid but I just shook it (for about a minute) until it hardened; it started coming out as a thick cream. I left it out for two days to see if it would go back to being liquid but that hasn't happened...yet. Though I don't know if it's a bad batch like C.Ho said since I haven't experienced any sunburn. I'm dark skinned so that might be why.
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I wet my face and then wet my badger hair brush. I dip the brush in the product in a way that I do not leave much water. I then put it to my fave and lather it there. It works. You can also use the top as a bowl.
1422539
I don't have that problem. I only use dry shave normal pressure. May be problem if it isn't fully charged.
1768615
It's not a hard puck and it's not soft like cream out of a can. Use a good brush and you will lather up very well.
1000613
Absolutely. Better than any other shaving cream on the market. But, consider buying a boar or badger brush to lather it on...
597388
I like it better than the shave oil and it's not as messy. They are both prepping the whiskers for the shave. I feel that this did a better job for me, also this will last longer than the oil. Remember a little goes a long way with this. Wet the face with warm water and rub the pre shave in. This is also a great post shave if you get razor burn. I also use a Merkur, I use the Merkur Futur. Hope this helps.
1790557
The brush is superior, but you can use a gel. I found the one time i did use a gel it clogs razors (and cartridges alike) very quickly and because the double edge is a bent blade held under the curved guard it can be harder to wash it out. Also even after a shave the gell will leave residue that builds up under the guard and on the blades. get a cheap Omega brush, a stand and some Prorasso or other soap. The soap and brush is the key to a good shave and a DE or straight edge is the last 10% to make it even better