Viking Revolution Luxury Shaving Cream Clary Sage Scent - Soft, Smooth & Silky Shaving Soap - Rich Lather for the Smoothest Shave - 5.3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

I've been wet shaving forever so I've pretty much tried them all. I’ve pretty much stuck to the higher end quality shaving products. Over the last few years I've decided to steer off course and try a medley of items off my radar or passed over because I wouldn't have given them a second thought. I decided to see if I was missing anything so I stepped off my high horse, put my shaving products snobbery in check and dove in.Here's my setup: I did two separate shaves with two days growth each. I used an aggressive open comb razor, a razor blade on the sharper end of the spectrum (on a scale of sharpness from 1 to 100, it's in the 95 percentile). My first shave I whipped up a nickel-sized amount of lather in a bowl with a quality badger brush and applied on my face. Two days later for my second shave I applied cream on a dry brush directly to my dry face and lathered with a wet high quality synthetic brush.Here's what I found: Lathers up quick and thick, the lubrication was slick, my blade glided effortlessly over my face. Blade cushioning and protection is excellent, at times it felt like I was shaving without a blade - no nicks, no scratches, no errors. I let the razor's weight do all the work; I only mention this because when you get that "I don't think there's a blade in my razor" feeling there is that tendency to apply a little pressure to the skin. Don't. Do. It. You will get nicks, cuts, razor burn or all of the above. I was able to get a BBS shave with a WTG and a ATG and a little touchup. Very impressive.Some observations: I find that I need more than the usual amount of water when making a rich lather. What I do in the bowl is build a lather normally and dip my brush to add more water as I go and as needed, I did the same on my face but kept adding water in small amounts, less chance of overdoing it and getting runny. While shaving I found that the lather would build up in my razor as if the lather was too thick, so I rinsed my razor more frequently.In conclusion: If I were in a hurry and needed a close shave with little prep, I would definitely reach for this cream. Smear on face with brush, whip up a lather, shave, rinse, go. I am going to use this cream in rotation. I have not used with a mild to medium closed comb razor yet, but I think it should work a well as my other preferred shaving creams.

My usual shaving cream was out so decided to go old school and bought this and a GDMG Boar Bristle Brush and the results have been great. The shaves are closer and smoother than ever. Heating up face with hot water prolly helps, but highly recommend trying this with a quality brush.

To start off , I love there products ,I just found it to thick that I have trouble washing it off my razor and it doesn't give me a clean shave,I to go over several times ,,,,I really hope they thin it out some how

One can (bowl?, tin?, puck?, container?, not sure what to call it) lasted me for 7 months of (nearly) daily shaving. I run hot water over my shaving brush, shake it out and just dab a little onto the brush. It makes plenty of lather. I usually lather, then shave down, then re-lather and shave sideways, then re-lather and shave up, all with one dab of shaving cream. A quick dip into hot water between lathering works fine. It makes a really thick lather (I'm getting tired of using the word 'lather'), and this makes me hate shaving a little bit less.I am ordering another one after finishing this review.

Normally I use a shave soap but on occasion I like something different. This has now replaced my beloved Arko due to better performance and price. As much water as it requires I find it messy to try and apply directly on my face so I bowl lather it.

This is a great shaving cream. I have had it for a long time and it does not disappoint. I get a great lather in the beginning and a smooth feeling at the end once I'm done. I also use this cream on other areas of my body, wink wink, if you know what I mean. Shucks, I think it's time to buy more cause I'm running low.

Was a little disappointed with the scent of this. Thought the lather was pretty good but strangely the shave was just okay. Was hoping for a smoother shave. That might be in part to do with me just finishing Tabac tho. Rich lather, scent and smooth shave. On the plus side, this is much cheaper than Tabac. Worth it? On the whole, yes, if money is the most important thing!

I shave in the shower. The jar keeps the cream dry and ready for reuse. It has been an excellent product for me, and shaving every day has lasted over two months.