C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream

[hwj_chim]

I was looking at shaving creams and came across C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream. I was wondering how good the cream is and if it can be used brush less. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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[Sunflake]

Well if you have smelled Proraso green, same cream. I would imagine you could brushless try it out. It's a great cream lathers like a champ and has that great eucalyptus and menthol cooling. Great summer cream.

[hwj_chim]

Thanks for the reply. I am going to pick some up tomorrow. I am looking for a cream with menthol and this looks to fit the bill. :001_smile

[brybry642]

Buy it, you'll love it. Use a brush.

[DougieB]

I bought a small tube of that this morning. I will try it out at the latest... TECH Tuesday. Probably tomorrow morning.

[hwj_chim]

Buy it, you'll love it. Use a brush.

I will. I just like to be lazy thus the brushless:wink2:. I will post my thoughts on this cream tomorrow.

[chiefmate]

Started to try it without a brush but broke down and face lathered up. I really like this stuff, very rich.

[Sunflake]

Yes don't be lazy (LOL) use a brush

[NickyBobby]

Yes don't be lazy (LOL) use a brush

+1 It works either way, but I think the lather you get, and the overall experience, is significantly enhanced with a brush.

[barrycv]

I just tried some this week for the first time. I'll agree w/ the rest in that a brush is probably needed for best results. Although I don't get much of a menthol kick from it. If that's what you're going for, I think the 'regular' Proraso green tube (and the pre/post stuff) will give you that more so.

But it is real good stuff.

[TonyBrown]

I'm a recent convert to this stuff, it is excellent when the weather starts to get warm. slick rich lather that shaves nicely. myself, when I do a cold water rinse after I'm thru shaving my face feels like I'm pouring ice water on it (my arms get goose bumps) and it stays nice and cool for 30-40 mins after. can't wait to see how this stuff reacts with a followup of osage rub a/s. I imagine I'll get frostbite.

[hwj_chim]

I'm a recent convert to this stuff, it is excellent when the weather starts to get warm. slick rich lather that shaves nicely. myself, when I do a cold water rinse after I'm thru shaving my face feels like I'm pouring ice water on it (my arms get goose bumps) and it stays nice and cool for 30-40 mins after. can't wait to see how this stuff reacts with a followup of osage rub a/s. I imagine I'll get frostbite.

That sounds like it feels so good. I can't wait until I can get some of this stuff:w00t:

[Bobtrumpet]

Excellent cream.

It's great brushless. You don't get the mounds of nice, rich lather like you would with a brush, but you do get a very slick, protective coating of menthol goodness.

I've used it brushless in the shower with a Schick Hydro 3 when I've needed to get a quick shave and don't have time for the full DE routine and it's never failed to perform well.

[hwj_chim]

I just got this cream. This is a very nice cream! It lathered up very nicely the menthol is very cooling and feels very good:c5:. I got a nice smooth shave and could feel the menthol for an hour later:001_smile. If you have a bath and body works near you check this cream out. 10 bucks well spent.

[brybry642]

I just got this cream. This is a very nice cream! It lathered up very nicely the menthol is very cooling and feels very good:c5:. I got a nice smooth shave and could feel the menthol for an hour later:001_smile. If you have a bath and body works near you check this cream out. 10 bucks well spent.

For the record, CO Bigelow = Proraso. They are the same product.

[Ray Settanta]

I just got this cream. This is a very nice cream! It lathered up very nicely the menthol is very cooling and feels very good:c5:. I got a nice smooth shave and could feel the menthol for an hour later:001_smile. If you have a bath and body works near you check this cream out. 10 bucks well spent.

When they have a sale, it's buy two and get one free!

[jsj_297]

I'm sorry but the bigalow I got doesn't seem 100% the same as the proraso IMO.

[5savages]

When they have a sale, it's buy two and get one free!

And sometimes it's Buy 2, get 2 free, plus you can often find discount codes. Last January I bought 4 for $22, delivered.

[hwj_chim]

When they have a sale, it's buy two and get one free!


They had the sale going on when i was there, but I wanted to try it out before I got 3 tubes of the stuff:001_tongu. I will go back and stock up though:thumbup1: .

[noelekal]

I'm on my second tube and it is a nice product that works well.

[Triad]

Great shaving cream and great price!!!!

[LouBarraza]

Ive used it by face lathering (no brush) a couple of times.It took awhile but with the right amount of water,builds a nice lather.

[Triad]

Great shaving cream and great price!!!!
Almost forgot bath and body works is having a buy 2 get 1 free sell thats 3 big tubes for $20

[TonyBrown]

I'm sorry but the bigalow I got doesn't seem 100% the same as the proraso IMO.

Marco is the man to ask about it. Last I remember seeing him write on these pages he said it was the identical product. but I could be mistaken.

[barrycv]

I bought mine from a Bigelow store. No special deal, but on my receipt I got one of those survey things, so I have $10 off a future purchase of $30 or something like that. Good at both Bigelow & B&BW.

On the tube is says 'Made for Bigelow by Proraso' or something like that. I seem to remember only seeing eucalyptus on the package, not menthol. I could be wrong, though.

[bnalley]

I love it. It's part of my regular rotation now. I particularly enjoy the feeling it leaves on my face after I'm done and have rinsed.

[Kooze]

Pat- I think you are my brother from another mother. You are the deal man!

not only is this always on sale, but

when on sale it is available at buy 2 get one or buy 1 get one, and very often there is ALSO 20% OFF


And sometimes it's Buy 2, get 2 free, plus you can often find discount codes. Last January I bought 4 for $22, delivered.

[brother cavefish]

every shaver should have this, cheap and nice, cant go wrong-1st cream i ever got

[namya]

I'm on my second tube and it is a nice product that works well.

Also my 1st cream and after 2 other creams and 2 soaps, I am happy to go back to C.O.Bigelow because it gives me performance that is yet unmatched.

[Sunflake]

Bigelow=Proraso=Great product enough said. Glad you bought some and enjoy. You should also get the new Proraso AS splash it's great as well. Also completes the Eucalyptus/menthol shave.

[hwj_chim]

Bigelow=Proraso=Great product enough said. Glad you bought some and enjoy. You should also get the new Proraso AS splash it's great as well. Also completes the Eucalyptus/menthol shave.

Thanks for the heads up on that. I will have to check out that AS.

[fcdiscus]

I must agree with all the positive posts on the Bigelow. And I would say from my experience- it is the same stuff as Proraso (or really really close) but the tube is prettier!

[camjr]

This product should be a staple in every man's den. Fantastic product, readily available at brick and mortar stores in my area, and can be had at a great price (especially during the Bath and Body Works sales).

Cheers!

[Gunky]

any news if the formula was updated like the new proraso?

[BigBull]

This stuff is great! I've been a user of AOS creams for years...until I got on this forum, had never heard of Proraso. Read a review on Bigelow and seeked it out at the Bath & Body Works. It was on sale for me too, and I purchased the buy 2 get 1 for $22otd. Considering I buy 5oz of AOS for $22 and walked out with 3x5oz Bigelow for $22 its an ABSOLUTE NO BRAINER! This stuff is awesome.

If I was you, I'd go back and stock up before the sale is over...unless the sale is always a "Sale"! Does anyone know how frequent it runs?

[Omp]

I'm feeling guilty, I bought a tube of this a couple of months back and it is yet to see the light of day. I promise I will give it a go when the weather starts warming up over here.

[TonyBrown]

If I was you, I'd go back and stock up before the sale is over...unless the sale is always a "Sale"! Does anyone know how frequent it runs?

I posted this in the Deals forum and was told that B&BW is kinda like Kohls, if its not on sale this week it will be next week. heard some say there is sometimes a buy 2 get 2 sale and that's the one to watch for obviously. but the buy2/get1 sale is really common there.

[Jorocom]

I absolutely love this stuff! It will always be in my den.

[Antique Hoosier]

A wonderful cream.... The Proraso Aftershave splash gets quite a bit of use in my den as well.

[salazch12]

One of the best creams I've ever used.

[brother cavefish]

in the BST. someone was selling 4 of them , i am sure he will do a great deal "the waco kid"

[Timo]

I feel it's about the best cream out there, IMHO

[Leo8701]

Good for the summer. Just got three tubes for $20 buy 2 one free because I'm running low.

[davecmu]

Excellent performer - the first cream I ever bought. I use the small tubes to gift with starter kits when I'm trying to convert friends. So far, it's 3-for-3 in conversion!

If you find you want just a touch of extra love with it, consider picking up a tube of Omega from one of our esteemed vendors. It's the Bigelow/Proraso formula with a touch of lanolin added. Same scent, classy tube, very old-school. Even SWMBO likes to see and smell it on the counter in the morning.

[ddown]

I got Waco Kids four pack can't wait to try it.

[D.W.B.]

I bought a tube of this a while back wanting to try it out before committing to the great deal. This stuff is awesome. I add a few drops of glycerine for a slicker lather. Combine this with Proraso pre/post shave afterwards and it's a winner.

[Gingerbread]

any news if the formula was updated like the new proraso?

I am also curious.

[RaiserLiebe]

+1. After alum (rinse off), Proraso pre/post cream (fan it dry), and a splash of your favorite AS (Hey, why not Proraso splash?) your face will be COOL for HOURS.
Cheers!

I'm a recent convert to this stuff, it is excellent when the weather starts to get warm. slick rich lather that shaves nicely. myself, when I do a cold water rinse after I'm thru shaving my face feels like I'm pouring ice water on it (my arms get goose bumps) and it stays nice and cool for 30-40 mins after. can't wait to see how this stuff reacts with a followup of osage rub a/s. I imagine I'll get frostbite.