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On Being the Helmsman (Ricochet Sponsor Product Review)
So I decided to listen to the Conservatarians and @exjon mentioned that it was sponsored by Helmsman shave cream. Being a fan of old-school safety razor shaving, I picked up a couple tubes with the discount code (CONSERVE), and figured I’d support the site a bit.
I got the package quickly, and opened it to a handwritten letter and the tubes of shave cream. I was behind on shaving, so I cracked open a tube (after getting rid of the foil seal) and squeezed out a good amount onto a brush, and readied my old Superspeed razor. My impressions:
- The stuff has a very mild scent and no menthol. It reminds me of soap or lotion. This is a matter of preference, obviously.
- The cream lathers well even with cold water and no fancy techniques.
- The lather provides excellent lubrication for the razor gliding over your skin.
- Shave went smoothly, with no nicks or abrasions.
This is definitely an excellent choice for shaving. It reminds me of Cremo shave cream, but it works well with a brush and seems to be a step above in quality. If you are in a rough financial situation and you are trying to save cash wherever possible, there are creams and soaps that are sufficient for shaving. I was there a few years, and something like Helmsman is not meant for that market. It’s a step up in price, but you do get what you pay for.
(Full Disclosure: I received an extra tube of shave cream with my order and a nice note from the owner. I made no agreement to write this, and I do not have any relationship with the owner. I did not discuss this with anyone before posting it. Beards in mirror may be closer than they appear. Epstein did not kill himself.)
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First time I laughed all day!
One minor marketing area for shaving items is airplane travel.
When stuck overnight in Atlanta, the airline (guess who?) gave me a disposable razor and a really small plastic tube of shaving cream. It was barely enough to do the job. If the company can offer a Homeland Security approved (maximum) size at a reasonable price, I’d be interested.
Barbasol works fine and is cheap. Tried some of the more expensive grocery store brands, they gave me acne. I will keep using Barbasol until it causes a problem.
Caveats are important.
That’s what I was thinking. I use Williams shaving soap, but if there is something more compact for travel, I’d be interested. The brush is the troublesome thing, though, as it needs a way to travel and dry without getting the rest of my kit wet.
It’s not described as a Tactical shave cream.
How does it work with Harry’s razors??
I dunno but a review here prompted me to buy from Harry: The instructions on use were alone worth the price of admission.