re: Wet Shaving Thread: It's been a while

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So what's the advantages of a product like that over a regular soap with lotion in it?

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I would assume because it is designed for shaving (of course, so is the chemsoap I rail about). If your soap works for you - go ahead, but if you make the jump, I recommend you try something from Bigelow, Col Conk or Proraso (even if you don't go whole hog on the expensive stuff) and see what a difference it makes.

For example - I used to be a Gillette Edge man, myself - and would still use it in a pinch if I had to go back to that aisle in Wal-Mart - but I didn't like that stuff being near my eyes. Now, with any of the Proraso (and I started with Omega soap - also by Proraso) - I can get it in my mouth and it doesn't bother me. Now, I wouldn't recommend eating it for a meal, but that sums up my satisfaction with the switch.

When I first started with the Proarso Red (Sandalwood) - Mrs. Midnight said, "I like it when you shave in the morning, because the scent lingers in there until after I get up."

She never said that about any of that spray can crap.

Let me ask you this, Sarge: Do you think you can load a brush and build a good lather with your regular lotion soap? If so, go for it. If not, at least give a quality mid-level wet shaving soap or cream a chance.