I have been shaving with a Gillette Atra or a Sensor razor and Barbasol or Gillette canned foam for over 20 years. Several months ago I got the urge to upgrade my shaving routine. I bought a Merkur Barber Pole DE razor and some creams. I really like the razor for a variety of reasons; heft, balance, price of blades, and less irritation. I think I'll continue to use it.
I have also tried a small variety of soaps and creams including Williams, Van der Hagen, Proraso, Derby, Classic Shaving Brand mug soap, and two of Classic Shaving Brand's creams--Lavender and Bay Rum. I do manage to get pretty good lather from these and they work well. What I don't seem to notice is a huge difference between these and my old Barbasol. Sorry if I sound completely ignorant, but what am I missing? Other than scent, are these soaps and creams really that much better than canned foam? Are there some not-so-obvious downsides to canned foams? I hope I am not stirring a hornet's nest here, I'm just looking for some opinions.
Thank you!!
I have also tried a small variety of soaps and creams including Williams, Van der Hagen, Proraso, Derby, Classic Shaving Brand mug soap, and two of Classic Shaving Brand's creams--Lavender and Bay Rum. I do manage to get pretty good lather from these and they work well. What I don't seem to notice is a huge difference between these and my old Barbasol. Sorry if I sound completely ignorant, but what am I missing? Other than scent, are these soaps and creams really that much better than canned foam? Are there some not-so-obvious downsides to canned foams? I hope I am not stirring a hornet's nest here, I'm just looking for some opinions.
Thank you!!