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Just as a reminder, I typically use a Gillette Fusion 5 blade shaver.
Review: Truefill and Hill (Ultimate Comfort Shaving Cream Unscented)
Application
I am not particularly loyal to one shaving cream or another. I often use Anthony Shave Cream (All Skin Types) and am very happy with that product. However, due to poor planning (ie: forgetting to restock), I recently used the horrible supermarket staple "Shave" that I needed to purchase recently. I say this to reflect my more recent experiences that inform my use of the Truefitt and Hill product.
I was informed that I do not need to use much of the product so I was cautious squeezing it onto my palm. The cream dispensed nicely and there was good control over the cream as it came out. This is a bit different to my experience with the supermarket "Shave" product as it never seems to dispense well. The Truefitt product spread over my face well, with the application being very smooth and felt both creamy and very light compared to some other products.
The actual shaving experience.
For a guy who reviews shaving products, I don't keep my blade in tip-top condition. This can be a great test of shaving cream, as it has the extra battle of managing a blade that isn't always at its sharpest. The biggest test is often that first drag across the face. It can be rough and a little painful if the cream isn't great and blade isn't sharp. The Truefitt shaving cream just seems to laugh at a dull blade. It glided over the skin smoothly, without any pulling or dragging, removing the facial hair without repeated strokes. Rinse, repeat and try a different part of the face. The same outcome, again and again. Minimal effort with a great result.
That spot just under the nose can be difficult to shave properly. I ensured I had adequate cream to the area and turned the razor around to use the trimming blade. With a stroke or two, the facial hair in that annoying place was gone with ease.
The tube states unscented and this is basically true. There is no perfume smell to it, however, there is a pleasant and relatively subtle aroma associated with the ingredients.
How's the skin (post-shave)?
The post-shave skin felt good. In fact, the word I would use is "moisturised". Reading the back of the tube, I note that the company states the product includes "moisturising lavender oil". It is a nice claim and obviously, the amount of lavender oil would affect the moisterising effect. Nonetheless, the skin did not feel dry. There was no irritation, no redness and no post-shave discomfort.
Remember above I said that I was advised to use only a small amount of the cream? Well, the advice was correct. A small amount was suitable for the full shave. Yes, it sounds like a marketing statement, but it was certainly my experience. So, while the product isn't the cheapest around, its volume goes a long way.
Blade cleaning
Pretty darn good. Water seems to rinse between the blades nicely, leaving little residue. Please don't face-palm when I say this but I sometimes provide a "deep clean" to remove residue by dropping the razor (handle first) on the shower floor. I was surprised to see that the razor was remarkably clean after using the Truefitt product for several days. Other products cause much more of a build-up, compared to this cream.
Any problems?
One thing that really bugs me is the tube itself. As mentioned in previous posts, I shave in the shower, so this means the tube is located in the shower as well (kinda makes sense, really, doesn't it?). The tube is on a shelf about waist level and this means the shower water can run over the tube. Strangely, the water can then collect in the cap, meaning that the cap is opened, water spills onto your hand. This is trivial, I know, but I do find it a little annoying.
So, would I buy it again?
The product is not cheap, coming in in excess of $35, even at discounted outlets. However, it's a great product and if you normally spend more than $20 on your shaving cream then I would certainly say to give it a go. I think it's a fantastic and comfortable shaving cream, well worth the money.
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