Brush-less Shaving Cream

[Shaverraver666]

Greetings friends !

Please forgive my ignorance/stupidity (or both) but can anyone tell me what on earth is brushless shaving cream???
Is it a cream that lathers without the aid of a shaving brush??? Or is it something entirely different....? Like one of those clear shave gels from a tube that has no lathering properties.

I have been DE and wet shaving for close to 2 years and there are still huge gaps in my knowledge:huh:



In gratitude,

Ct Petherington Fletcher.

[donoma]

a cream that lathers without the aid of a shaving brush

Exactly. You can use a brush to add volume to the cream, but it's not required

KMF is the first brand that comes to mind.

[ThatPipeGuy]

Would the generic shaving cream that comes in a can be described as brushless then??

[Latherdude]

Yeah, the term "brushless" is ambiguous. It doesn't specify whether the product is of the "brush not required for lathering" camp (Kiss My Face, Real Shaving Company), or the "will not lather at all" camp (Barbasol Therapeutic non-aerosol, Ahava, Burt's Bees, Neutrogena, etc)

[ggamyang]

They are called "brushless" because you can use it without using brush. However, there are two types of brushless creams, lathering (which would create lather if you use it with brush. for example, KMF) and non-lathering (for example, Cremo). :) I don't think you can create lather with KMF, or RSC without using brush. :)

[Mr. Styptic]

I've tried a couple that didn't lather, and to be protective they needed to stay relatively thick. As a result, they tend to gum up the razor more than lather does. No thanks. (On the other hand, both that I tried were very moisturizing.)

[Bobtrumpet]

Some "brushless" creams (e.g. Burt's Bees) are latherless as well as brushless. Using a brush with these is an exercise in futility.

Some creams are initially formulated and marketed as brushless (e.g., Nancy Boy) but are lathering creams and can be used with a brush. In face, any lathering cream can be used brushless.

[Oblique Human]

Some "brushless" creams (e.g. Burt's Bees) are latherless as well as brushless. using a brush withthese is an exercise in futility.

Some creams are initially formulated and marketed as brushless (e.g., Nancy Boy) but are lathering creams and can be used with a brush. In face, any lathering cream can be used brushless.

+1.. Excellent answer.

[BrookR1]

I use them when I'm in a rush and they work fine.

[Tescot]

Another Brushless/latherless cream is Kiehl's. No lather on this baby, but a close shave!!! Not my favorite due to the thickness of the buildup on the blade/sink, but when you only have time for a quick WTG pass, Kiehl's will get you a nice shave!

[Go West Young Man]

ALL cream can be applied brushless.

[StuMcB]

Used a sample of the Proraso brushless gel the other night with a GII cart (i know) Tried a brush but it just didn't want to know so just used my hand / palm. Gave a decent enough shave for an early training session a mere 8 hours later.

[pipskicks]

I asked this recently, here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/287681-Brushless-shaving-cream-Decent-or-worthless?highlight=

[maha0098]

speick shave sticks can work well (i use this when traveling) with just the stick and working it with your fingers.

[Eddieb208]

RazoRock Shaving Gel is an excellent brushless product. Apply it to a wet face, rub it in (apply more water to make it lather more), then shave.

[mikey]

I think the official scientific name is "canned goo".

Thanks,
Mike


Would the generic shaving cream that comes in a can be described as brushless then??