Hi.
First post ever here, so I'll intro myself a bit first -- longtime (20 years or so) wetshaver, but only recently have I come around to enlightenment with traditional gear and methods. No more canned goo or cartridges for me.
Just something I've been wondering about over the last week or so as I'm getting adjusted to traditional soap/cream shaving... what are the real differences between the mass-produced canned foam and what I would call a "traditional" (is there another/better word?) cream that you lather with a brush?
Specifically,
1) What are the differences in ingredients/chemical makeup?
2) How do they affect my face and my shaving differently?
Any somewhat-relevant thoughts, comments, stories, songs, or jokes are appreciated. This is turning into a fun new hobby.
Cheers!
First post ever here, so I'll intro myself a bit first -- longtime (20 years or so) wetshaver, but only recently have I come around to enlightenment with traditional gear and methods. No more canned goo or cartridges for me.
Just something I've been wondering about over the last week or so as I'm getting adjusted to traditional soap/cream shaving... what are the real differences between the mass-produced canned foam and what I would call a "traditional" (is there another/better word?) cream that you lather with a brush?
Specifically,
1) What are the differences in ingredients/chemical makeup?
2) How do they affect my face and my shaving differently?
Any somewhat-relevant thoughts, comments, stories, songs, or jokes are appreciated. This is turning into a fun new hobby.
Cheers!