This year, I told myself I would try out new things since Covid managed to derail the entire last year. For one, I wanted to try out different toiletry products. Why? That's a byproduct of staying home thanks to the pandemic.
In the past, I've always used Barbasol as my go-to shaving cream. It's available in most stores around where I live and it's affordable. They come in 10-ounce bottles and cost about $8 or so.
As an experiment, I picked up one of Dollar Shave Club's shave butter. If you aren't familiar with the brand, it's all about toiletries and I've been a subscriber for years. They advertise their products for men, but I know ladies who enjoy the brand as well. I do it for the razors, and on occasions, I dabble in other products they offer.
A 6-ounce shave butter costs about $7 and you could add them to your subscription. It took me a little bit to get used to the texture and consistency of the shave butter. But, the experience was worth the money spent. Here is a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of each product from my own adventures.
| Pros: | Cons: |
| + Easy to apply | - May not be as lubricating |
| + Easier to wash off your face | - Residues may clog up your sink |
| + Easier to wash off your razor | - Might need aftershave to ease off some razor burns |
| Pros: | Cons: |
| + You can see where you are shaving | - Harder to tell how much you'd need to apply |
| + Does not create residues that clog up your sink | - Takes more effort to wash off your face |
| + Aftershave is usually not needed | - Cakes up your razor |
It's hard to say which one I would wind up keep using. The butter does seem more expensive per ounce, but it has some nice upsides. I may consider having both of them so I can have options. Looks like the shave butter is getting new packaging too, but you can see that on its website.
If you want to check out more Dollar Shave Club products, please visit https://www.dollarshaveclub.com.
