Soaps from Saponificio Varesino have for me always been top performing. I have tried this with Boar,Badger and Synthetic brushes and all produce copiuous amounts of dense lather that is very slick.
My gold standard is the Dovo Super on a Henson AL13 (mild exposure). These Shark blades come at an incredibly low price. Given that you won’t get quite as many shaves out of a Shark (three for me), realistically it’s roughly 2/3 of the price of the leaders. This comes at the expense of sharpness. No special coatings on a Shark blade, so it tugs and it needs a second pass—although, crucially: no irritation or nicks. If you don’t need an ultra-sharp blade then go for it! It’s all upside.
Very sharp blades, nice smooth shave every time
Really great value, nice on the skin and smells nice
This pre-shave really does a great job of moisturizing and preparing your skin for a close shave. Scent is uniqueoy spicy but not too in your face, allowing your soaps fragrance to shine.
I have always been a fan of TOBS products so my expectations of this one was high. It still blew me out of the waters how good it was. Gave me one of my smoothest shaves to date. Lathered easy, typical of TOBS, and the smell is great. Highly recommend for those with sensitive skin.
Wow, love this aftershave cream. I'm a firm believer that you must moisturize your skin after shaving as that razor blade scraping across your face is removing skin and causing damage. I always use a balm, aftershave not so much. This cream with its menthol and mint aroma is fantastic to apply and smell. Easy to apply, just a pea size amount spread onto the finger tips and rubbed onto the face. If you have residual amount that doesn't absorb, then you have used to much. Simply wipe excess with a clean towel. Really refreshing and the large tub will last many, many shaves.
Awesome piece of plastic that fits my Muhle R89 perfectly tight to protect the head and blade from being damaged or cutting someone.
Awesome talcum powder for applying on the back of the neck after shaving. I like to use it down below, front and rear after a shower too. Help keep things dry and smelling fantastic.
Great aftershave with that traditional Barber shop scent. Large bottle will last a long time and at a great price.
I m glad I purchased Truefitt & Hill no.10
I am looking forward to trying more of this Brands. Thank you Ellen & Frank.
They work, are sharp and no issues
Easy to use and clean
Excellent Product
My gold standard is the Dovo Super blade on a Henson AL13 (mild exposure). The Feather is every bit as good but it is too sharp for me! I applied the slightest bit of extra pressure going around my jawline and it was a bit of a horror show. This isn't important but the quality of the etching on the blade is phenomenal. What a classy product.
My gold standard is the Dovo Super blade on a Henson AL13 (mild exposure). The fabled, implausibly thin Astra SP comes close to that, but I need a couple of passes for even a casual shave. I have sensitive skin and I got a couple of nicks on the use, but not afterwards. I got four good shaves out of one blade, started pushing it a tad on the fourth one.
Lathers well and smells great, a smooth shave that leaves your face feeling refreshed.
As far as I could tell this is vegan friendly, and the plastic container is sturdy and of good quality and can be easily repurposed to store bits and bobs.
Item arrived within 2 working days and packaging was fully recyclable.
It was all that I expected and more. Liked the fragrance. Frothed up better than expected. I think I also got a closer shave than before.
I’ve been wet shaving for over 50 years and have never before struck anything so bad. Impossible to get a useable, lasting lather.
Ordered this for my Father and he liked it very much. The size is just right, very easy to store away in toiletrie bag.
Love the scent, which lasts well through the day. Soothing and leaves the skin feeling great. Great service and super-quick delivery as always from Fineshave.
I use this after using the Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn sensitive shaving cream. I never have any irritation afterwards even with sensitive skin.
I have used this for a few years now. I always get a great clean shave, and it doesn't upset my sensitive skin
OK. great razor. 3 plates, 6 settings. Start from plate #1 and start your experimenting journey. I"m on my first week with this razor using Astra blades. Yesterday plate 3 gave me my best, closest shave in the last 5 years. Trying plate 4 today. Shaving every day. I had been using the Henson medium and tried every blade available, daily and every other day shaves. No blade combination ever got me to where I am now after 4 days with the 6C. ( feel like I wasted 4 years with the Henson, Frank gave me samples of oil, soaps, creams to try, nothing worked out for me with the Henson. Honestly, buy this razor when starting out DE shaving. Find the best plate number and blade for you, then, if you want, you can get a comparable razor that should be within the same shaving feel and performance. When the youtube shavers praise this razor, stating it is within their top 10 if not top 5 razors, believe them. Just get one and trust me and yourself shaving.
