Poll
Question:
How do you shave?
Option 1: straight razor
votes: 1
Option 2: disposable safety razor
votes: 14
Option 3: refillable cartridge razor (e.g. Gillette Fusion)
votes: 36
Option 4: electric rotary shaver
votes: 12
Option 5: electric foil shaver
votes: 4
Option 6: beard trimmer
votes: 14
Option 7: I don't shave because I'm a chick
votes: 3
Option 8: I don't shave because I'm a weirdo/lumberjack/kid/caveman
votes: 4
Option 9: obligatory Jaron option
votes: 2
I have used electric razors for years with occasional shaves with a disposable razor, but recently started using a cartridge razor and much prefer it. I only use my electric shaver now on the weekends or if I am running late. The shave from these is so inferior to a razor shave isn't not even funny... though I hear foil shavers do a bit of a better job.
Just today I saw a cartoon about razors...
I dont use one, but a straight razor, I believe is about the best. Just dont give it too Raz or Garbon. :P
I use a cartridge razor with shave soap and such. Its nice to have the warm lather and all plus the convenience of the cartridges.
Did you purposely set up the poll so people could pick up to 5 choices Cal?
Beard trimmer supplemented by a cartridge razor as needed. I generally only shave down to a 5 o'clock shadow level, as anything else irritates the hell out of my skin and leads to breakouts.
What is the difference between a rotary and foil electric razor? :unsure:
Quote from: Monoriu on January 12, 2015, 08:36:16 PM
What is the difference between a rotary and foil electric razor? :unsure:
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Rotary. I have a full beard atm though. Not really my thing normally but Mrs. MIM asked.
Electric shavers always irritated me, regardless of rotary or foil. So I use a cartridge razor, Gillette Mach whatever is the latest flavor.
I have a trimmer kit for whenever I grow out facial hair, or mutilate my sideburns shaving.
Cartridge. I subscribe to Dollar Shave Club.
Ok I get it now, thanks. Hmm, I have used both rotary and foil. Rotary seems to be better at dealing with curves; while foil seems better suited for smooth surfaces. I use rotary for now.
I've used a disposable razor before, and got blood all over the place. A few years later I found out that I was supposed to use some kind of lotion with it :blush:
I really wish I could use electric razors, but they leave me looking like I have the mange.
Rotary.
I used to use and liked the cartridge blades, but as I got older I didn't have the patience for it in the morning anymore.
Beard trimmer & a cartridge razor for the lower neck area.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 12, 2015, 08:33:12 PM
Did you purposely set up the poll so people could pick up to 5 choices Cal?
Yep.
Steak knife.
Flint blade knapped to within an inch of its life.
Quote from: grumbler on January 12, 2015, 09:49:16 PM
Flint blade knapped to within an inch of its life.
I figured you for loose shards of glass.
My option isn't available--I use a double edge safety razor, the standard for men's shaving prior to cartridge razors (straight blades were mostly wielded by trained barbers and men wanting to show off, even in the past.) Once you learn to use a safety razor (you'll butcher your face learning), it's the best shave I've ever had. Smooth as a baby's bottom and nary a hint of razor burn.
This (http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G) is the kind I mean, and the blades (which last 3-7 shaves depending on your fastidiousness) cost about $0.25-0.45/per.
I randomly picked five options because a correct one wasn't available.
Quote from: Maximus on January 12, 2015, 11:00:14 PM
I randomly picked five options because a correct one wasn't available.
Fire?
Quote from: Maximus on January 12, 2015, 11:00:14 PM
I randomly picked five options because a correct one wasn't available.
Was this it?
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You left of the classic (non-disposable) Safety Razor:
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No cartridges.
I miss-voted because I use cartridge (Mach 3D), but voted "disposable safety razor" as I thought it's the same thing. :blush:
I have a rotary electric shaver but it always irritates my skin so I rarely use it.
Quote from: OttoVonBismarck on January 12, 2015, 10:58:06 PM
My option isn't available--I use a double edge safety razor, the standard for men's shaving prior to cartridge razors (straight blades were mostly wielded by trained barbers and men wanting to show off, even in the past.) Once you learn to use a safety razor (you'll butcher your face learning), it's the best shave I've ever had. Smooth as a baby's bottom and nary a hint of razor burn.
This (http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G) is the kind I mean, and the blades (which last 3-7 shaves depending on your fastidiousness) cost about $0.25-0.45/per.
I forgot that these existed. :blush:
I have used just about all of the above, always fall back to a good cartridge. Better shave, less irritation. BTW, I shave my head too.
If I shaved, I would use a double-edged safety razor. You can buy the blades in bulk and really save.
I run my hair cutter over it once or twice a week and use a trimmer for my chin. Occasionally I use a cartridge razor, like the aforementioned Fusion.
My beard growth is not very strong, so after a week of not shaving I look like some people do after 12 hours.
I wish I could grow a proper beard. :(
Use a double-edged safety razor - a medium-weight Merkur with Gillette 7 O'Clock blades. Bought over a year's supply for £9. To lather up I use a brush and shaving soap.
I have very coarse and dark facial hair.
I shave with a disposable razor and then use a beard trimmer for my goatee.
No 'manly' straight razor users? :(
My dad shaves with a safety razor, he tried to get me to use that when I was a teen and started shaving, but I didn't see the point of it.
Quote from: celedhring on January 13, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
My dad shaves with a safety razor, he tried to get me to use that when I was a teen and started shaving, but I didn't see the point of it.
It's like single malt: an objectively inferior alternative that is an acquired taste for the sake of being an acquired taste.
I just shave my beard down to a 1 guard or whatever it is whenever I shave my head. I do use a disposable safety razor for my neck.
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 01:25:05 PM
It's like single malt: an objectively inferior alternative that is an acquired taste for the sake of being an acquired taste.
There is no "objectively" in matters of taste.
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 01:25:05 PM
It's like single malt: an objectively inferior alternative that is an acquired taste for the sake of being an acquired taste.
There is no "objectively" in matters of taste.
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
The one held by all people with a shred of common decency.
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
I wasn't talking about that. I use disposable razors for the bits that I shave. :)
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
hipsters need to cut their throats with that safety razor.
safety dance.
Quote from: 11B4V on January 13, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
hipsters need to cut their throats with that safety razor.
That's not very nice.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
So?
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 01:25:05 PM
It's like single malt: an objectively inferior alternative that is an acquired taste for the sake of being an acquired taste.
There is no "objectively" in matters of taste.
There is if the taste is palate-based. You can always do a blind tasting.
So...it's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. The End.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 02:00:38 PM
So...it's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. The End.
Which seems irrelevant to the discussion you quoted.
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:55:40 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on January 13, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
hipsters need to cut their throats with that safety razor.
That's not very nice.
You're not a hipster. :huh:
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 02:01:41 PM
Which seems irrelevant to the discussion you quoted.
Like that stops anybody else on this fucked up forum. Maybe I should've mentioned Gypsies too.
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 02:00:03 PM
There is if the taste is palate-based. You can always do a blind tasting.
Okay, when it comes to matter of flavour you can objectively determine whether any given population can distinguish between two different substances, by means of blind tasting. You can also objectively determine whether any given individual has a preference for one of the two substances when tasting them under blind tasting conditions.
You cannot, however, determine which one is objectively better without reference to an individual's subjective flavour preferences... and that's what you were talking about, and that's what I was talking about, as well you know.
What's your beef with single malt, anyhow?
It's called the "Pepsi Challenge," Jake. :rolleyes:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 02:00:38 PM
So...it's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. The End.
No objection.
Quote from: 11B4V on January 13, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:55:40 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on January 13, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
hipsters need to cut their throats with that safety razor.
That's not very nice.
You're not a hipster. :huh:
Doesn't change what I said.
Also, someone called me one recently which I found a bit odd but oh well.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 02:04:16 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 02:01:41 PM
Which seems irrelevant to the discussion you quoted.
Like that stops anybody else on this fucked up forum. Maybe I should've mentioned Gypsies too.
I feel like you are losing narrative control. Hold it together, pops. :hug:
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 02:09:27 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on January 13, 2015, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:55:40 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on January 13, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 13, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 01:44:00 PM
Some tastes are objectively wrong. <_<
... by what objective standard?
It's a known scientific fact that safety razors are the preferred razor of hipsters that still bother to shave. Not as obvious as straight razors, so they're just ironic enough.
hipsters need to cut their throats with that safety razor.
That's not very nice.
You're not a hipster. :huh:
Doesn't change what I said.
Also, someone called me one recently which I found a bit odd but oh well.
Hipsters to me are;
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Well I do have facial hair and have been known to wear converse, boots, jeans and plaid. I also drink water out of mason jars. -_-
Do you also have a fur bra?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 13, 2015, 02:20:21 PM
Do you also have a fur bra?
No - but then I am also not a furry beast. :lol:
Never really got the hipster hate. They seem mostly harmless.
Quote from: Zanza on January 13, 2015, 02:40:08 PM
Never really got the hipster hate. They seem mostly harmless.
I mostly find them annoying when they corner you when you are out at night and/or corner you at a friend's part and you have to be polite. :(
That and I can see how they could also be an issue for some as they were one of the waves of gentrification.
Poor hipsters up here in God's Country can't find a Starbucks to camp out in for hours with their Apple products, so they use the Panera Bread. Poor bastards.
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 02:05:47 PM
What's your beef with single malt, anyhow?
Nothing in particular, apart from what I said. It strikes me as something like gold: it's perceived as valuable only because it's perceived as valuable. I think that if you give someone not familiar with the single malt hype a choice of a good blended whiskey or a good single malt whiskey, they would consider single malt a foul brew.
Jet fuel and single malt jet fuel still tastes like jet fuel.
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 03:20:55 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 02:05:47 PM
What's your beef with single malt, anyhow?
Nothing in particular, apart from what I said. It strikes me as something like gold: it's perceived as valuable only because it's perceived as valuable. I think that if you give someone not familiar with the single malt hype a choice of a good blended whiskey or a good single malt whiskey, they would consider single malt a foul brew.
You are a dangerously insane human being.
I disliked hipsters before it was trendy to do so.
Garbon is an hipster, atleast he would be if he wasn't gay.
You can't be gay & an hipster.
Quote from: Grey Fox on January 13, 2015, 03:35:12 PM
Garbon is an hipster, atleast he would be if he wasn't gay.
You can't be gay & an hipster.
:wacko:
It's like douchebag, it's a straight male label.
Quote from: Barrister on January 13, 2015, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on January 13, 2015, 03:35:12 PM
Garbon is an hipster, atleast he would be if he wasn't gay.
You can't be gay & an hipster.
:wacko:
Tell me about it. "An hipster"? His accent is a hoot.
Quote from: Grey Fox on January 13, 2015, 03:35:12 PM
Garbon is an hipster
Based on what evidence?
Quote from: Grey Fox on January 13, 2015, 03:35:12 PMatleast he would be if he wasn't gay.
You can't be gay & an hipster.
No, sorry, sir, but that's incorrect.
You should call me Sir more often I think.
Quote from: The Brain on January 13, 2015, 03:42:25 PM
You should call me Sir more often I think.
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Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 03:43:43 PM
Quote from: The Brain on January 13, 2015, 03:42:25 PM
You should call me Sir more often I think.
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"Sir". :contract:
Quote from: The Brain on January 13, 2015, 03:44:40 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 03:43:43 PM
Quote from: The Brain on January 13, 2015, 03:42:25 PM
You should call me Sir more often I think.
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"Sir". :contract:
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There's 4 of you now? :blink:
Yes. :unsure:
Also, here's a translated version for Siegy.
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cartridge razor. Thinking about going old school and back to a straight razor though.
Quote from: Zanza on January 13, 2015, 02:40:08 PM
Never really got the hipster hate. They seem mostly harmless.
I object to affectation.
Quote from: Josephus on January 13, 2015, 03:32:44 PM
I disliked hipsters before it was trendy to do so.
:D
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 13, 2015, 04:18:09 PM
cartridge razor. Thinking about going old school and back to a straight razor though.
Lift your razor high!
Crazy!
Hear it singing!
Yes!
Stick it in the rosy skin of righteousness!
His voice was soft, his manner mild.
He seldom laughed but he often smiled.
He'd seen how civilized men behaved.
He never forgot
and he never forgave.
Not Crazy...
Not Crazy Canuck...
The Demon lawyer of Vancouver!
Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 13, 2015, 04:34:35 PM
Quote from: Zanza on January 13, 2015, 02:40:08 PM
Never really got the hipster hate. They seem mostly harmless.
I object to affectation.
That seems like an affectation on your part.
Quote from: The Brain on January 13, 2015, 03:27:36 PM
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 03:20:55 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 02:05:47 PM
What's your beef with single malt, anyhow?
Nothing in particular, apart from what I said. It strikes me as something like gold: it's perceived as valuable only because it's perceived as valuable. I think that if you give someone not familiar with the single malt hype a choice of a good blended whiskey or a good single malt whiskey, they would consider single malt a foul brew.
You are a dangerously insane human being.
You can disagree with my opinion, though I'm not sure why you would want to. :hmm:
Huh. I read "You are a dangerously insane human being.", as being an affirmation. I guess that's just a cultural difference.
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 03:20:55 PM
Nothing in particular, apart from what I said. It strikes me as something like gold: it's perceived as valuable only because it's perceived as valuable. I think that if you give someone not familiar with the single malt hype a choice of a good blended whiskey or a good single malt whiskey, they would consider single malt a foul brew.
Sure some number of people might not like it or simply prefer something else. That does not make it objectively superior somehow.
Two questions:
1 - What's an example of a good blended whiskey in your opinion?
2 - Do you generally think that tastes that are acquired are somehow objectionable, or is that only something that applies to single malt vs blended?
I have an electric shaver but I don't like it. I rather use disposable safety razors.
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 04:51:48 PM
1 - What's an example of a good blended whiskey in your opinion?
Johnny Walker Gold and up is very good. Black Label is okay.
Quote2 - Do you generally think that tastes that are acquired are somehow objectionable, or is that only something that applies to single malt vs blended?
If the only reason to acquire a taste is because that taste is known to be an acquired taste, then it strikes me as a bit pretentious, that's all. It's like sophistication for the sake of sophistication.
The definition of an acquired taste is that it takes time but is eventually rewarding. If you're still grimacing in disgust after having acquired the taste, you're doing it wrong.
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 05:28:42 PM
Johnny Walker Gold and up is very good. Black Label is okay.
I haven't had a lot of Johnny Walker, but I did have some Blue Label and while it was fine I still prefer a peaty single malt. I'd certainly be able to pick out the Lagavulin from the Johnny Walker in a blind taste test, and I'd prefer the (cheaper) Lagavulin.
QuoteIf the only reason to acquire a taste is because that taste is known to be an acquired taste, then it strikes me as a bit pretentious, that's all. It's like sophistication for the sake of sophistication.
I'm honestly a little confused what you mean, especially since we're talking about hard alcohol here. Pretty much everyone's reaction to their first sip of hard alcohol is revulsion. It's only the desire to get drunk/ fit in/ seem cool/ seem mature that keeps you coming back. Eventually you develop some preferences in terms of flavour, smoothness, and other aesthetic markers but at first those are pretty much impossible to discern (except what your friends and the label tell you), but whatever your preference in the end it's all an acquired taste.
I mean, going on and on about the subtle characteristics about something you're enthusiastic about to someone who doesn't care makes you a bore; doing so if you can't actually discern the subtle characteristics you're prattling on about and you're deliberately putting on a front makes you a buffoon. Being judgemental about people liking things different from you makes you a prat.
But liking "the simple uncomplicated thing" can be as much of an affectation as being into "the subtle nuance", that's all fashion.
A Russian immigrant being into the expensive kinds of Johnny Walker (the basic third world country gift economy exchange unit on the same level as the carton of Marlboro) is no more or no less of an affectation or an acquired taste than the Westerner who likes single malts; it's all down to what was going on around them when they decided to acquire the taste to drink spirits.
Quote from: garbon on January 13, 2015, 02:17:44 PM
I also drink water out of mason jars. -_-
When I was a kid, we used to go to Po Folks a lot and I'd drink Coke out of a Mason jar.
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Good sellers. :)
Quote from: Jacob on January 13, 2015, 06:33:14 PM
A Russian immigrant being into the expensive kinds of Johnny Walker (the basic third world country gift economy exchange unit on the same level as the carton of Marlboro) is no more or no less of an affectation or an acquired taste than the Westerner who likes single malts; it's all down to what was going on around them when they decided to acquire the taste to drink spirits.
:mad: Ukrainian immigrant, mind you. :mad: And I'm not that much into Johnny Walker either; nothing beats Ketel One with zakuska. :mad:
Gillette Mach 3
Quote from: DGuller on January 13, 2015, 01:25:05 PM
Quote from: celedhring on January 13, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
My dad shaves with a safety razor, he tried to get me to use that when I was a teen and started shaving, but I didn't see the point of it.
It's like single malt: an objectively inferior alternative that is an acquired taste for the sake of being an acquired taste.
Are you talking about double-edged safety razors?
I switched for reasons of discernible difference.
One, the cost - and it is simply the case that DE safety-razors are far, far cheaper than your Gillette Fusion or Mach 3 per blade, which means you can afford to use fresh blades much more easily. It's £10 for four Fusion blades which keep their edge for a week each; it's £12 for 70 double-edged razor blades. The only gullible consumer is the one forking out an order of magnitude more for their over-designed product.
Two, the quality of the shave - cartridge razors are designed primarily not to slice your face to shreds hence all the gimmicks like lubricating strips and ten blades on the device. But I get substantially more irritation with a cartridge razor than with a DE safety-razor; cartridge blades pull the skin much tighter which causes ingrowing hairs if you have a coarse beard (ie are a real man). They also offer a much less close shave, even controlling for shaving soap/cream and brush. Once you bother to learn the proper technique a DE safety razor is quick and safe to use bar the odd nick and cut.
The real problem is the pussification of society in which a plaid-wearing, facially moisturised middle-class father cannot be bothered to pass down the ancient wisdom of the wet shave to his son.
I'll probably try out a Merkur at some point. :)
Rotary shavers only, have used them for many years, probably at least 25 years. I much prefer them - fast, no cuts or irritation, no fuss. I have two, one is a newer Remington cordless which is good, and an older Norelco corded shaver which seems to give me a closer shave. I keep a bladed razor and blades around just in case of problems with the other shavers, but rarely use it.
I tried a straight razor for a while but just didn't work with me.
Generally a normal safety razor and occasionally electric
Today I was at Target and picked up a tube of Cremo Shave Cream and, since it was sitting right next to it, decided to pick up a bottle of Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm. The Cremo worked really well and I loved that it didn't lather up (nor did I need it to), which is helpful when you have facial hair like I do... I'm always afraid with all the mass of conventional shaving cream I'll accidentally whack off part of my moustache or goatee. It smells like orange dreamsicle though, which is kind of odd.
The Nivea also worked well too... it's not alcohol based so it didn't burn like most other aftershaves, and it is scented but the sent faded very quickly.
My wife uses Cremo to shave her legs. I like the Nivea after-shave lotion they used to make' I don't know if they make it anymore. Great for healing up sunburns.