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sparky5693
06-10-2007, 02:07 AM
It's summer, and it's getting hot. I need more cooling creams to try, and I mean REALLY cooling. The most intense i've used has been proraso, but now that it's not readily available (curse you target), I thought i'd explore a bit before restocking it.
Mottern Man
06-10-2007, 02:10 AM
Tom's of Maine Mint
Kiss My Face Mint
Mama Bear Doc's northern dragon, tradewinds, Rosemary/Mint, Clear Skies, Eucalyptus ETC.

I have not tried but Ingram too.
sparky5693
06-10-2007, 02:23 AM
Tom's of Maine Mint
Kiss My Face Mint
Mama Bear Doc's northern dragon, tradewinds, Rosemary/Mint, Clear Skies, Eucalyptus ETC.

I have not tried but Ingram too.

I've tried the MB, but I was lookin for creams. The more intense the better. I've wanted to try the ingram myself... maybe it's time, but is it more intense than proraso?
TraderJoe
06-10-2007, 02:30 AM
Valobra Menthol (1/2 way between a soap and a cream) - though it is a soap
Ingram Lather -> Puts Proraso to shame, AND....its not loaded with chemicals like Proraso (not that you care)
Tom's of Maine Peppermint
sparky5693
06-10-2007, 02:34 AM
Valobra Menthol (1/2 way between a soap and a cream) - though it is a soap
Ingram Lather -> Puts Proraso to shame, AND....its not loaded with chemicals like Proraso (not that you care)
Tom's of Maine Peppermint

Sounds like ingram is what I need. What kind of scent does it have?
TraderJoe
06-10-2007, 02:36 AM
Sounds like ingram is what I need. What kind of scent does it have?

Menthol.

Serious, it smells like menthol with a slight "soapy" undertone :cool:
sparky5693
06-10-2007, 02:41 AM
Menthol.

Serious, it smells like menthol with a slight "soapy" undertone :cool:

Should have expected that when I asked for max menthol.
Mottern Man
06-10-2007, 02:52 AM
Valobra Menthol (1/2 way between a soap and a cream) - though it is a soap
Ingram Lather -> Puts Proraso to shame, AND....its not loaded with chemicals like Proraso (not that you care)
Tom's of Maine Peppermint

I care, I am going to have to pick some up.
Queen of Blades
06-10-2007, 02:54 AM
Does Rene sell Ingram?
Mottern Man
06-10-2007, 02:55 AM
Does Rene sell Ingram?

Not sure, I have his price listing at work but I don't think so.
TraderJoe
06-10-2007, 02:58 AM
Not sure, I have his price listing at work but I don't think so.

I have the price list, its not on there (a/o last month)......but that doesn't mean he can't get it
Scorpio
06-10-2007, 10:38 AM
Tom's of Maine Mint

Raf
crackstar
06-10-2007, 11:06 AM
Bobby, you got a pm
crackstar
06-10-2007, 11:46 AM
I find Ingram's scent very mentholated and minty, with a hint of cinnamon, it's really nice.
Mottern Man
06-10-2007, 12:17 PM
God you guys are going to crush me with AD's
qhsdoitall
06-10-2007, 02:38 PM
Tom's of Maine Mint
Kiss My Face Mint
Mama Bear Doc's northern dragon, tradewinds, Rosemary/Mint, Clear Skies, Eucalyptus ETC.

I have not tried but Ingram too.

All good suggestions.
sparky5693
06-10-2007, 02:46 PM
I find Ingram's scent very mentholated and minty, with a hint of cinnamon, it's really nice.

Wasn't expecting cinnamon at all.
crackstar
06-10-2007, 02:50 PM
Bobby, it's a lovely cream--one of my favorites, and it's so good for the skin.
Mottern Man
06-10-2007, 03:33 PM
I smell a Group buy in the works here!
rick
06-11-2007, 04:51 AM
KMF Unscented cream with a cuppa (re: add til your hearts content ;) ) drops
of Melaleuca oil.

I also created my own....yeah, I know...
MamaBear Rosemary Mint / Proraso Green cream combo
when the tube of Proraso burst at the seams
I added it to MB's soap.
Very Cool
Quercus
06-18-2007, 07:42 AM
'Mentolo' by Tryphon is strong, but its a soap.
TraderJoe
06-18-2007, 01:26 PM
'Mentolo' by Tryphon is strong, but its a soap.

Yes, yes it is. That and Valobra-menthol are super cool :cool:
Mottern Man
06-18-2007, 01:28 PM
I've tried the MB, but I was lookin for creams. The more intense the better. I've wanted to try the ingram myself... maybe it's time, but is it more intense than proraso?

I forgot to say this, I am sure MB can make them into creams.
jk47
06-20-2007, 01:35 AM
Get Ingram's here for a reasonable price. They use Paypal too.

http://westons.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Ingram_2742.html
Queen of Blades
07-29-2007, 12:22 AM
'Mentolo' by Tryphon is strong, but its a soap.

I missed this somehow. Sorry. :o

Welcome to The Shave Den, Quercus!
Mottern Man
07-29-2007, 12:54 AM
I missed this somehow. Sorry. :o

Welcome to The Shave Den, Quercus!

That is odd, you missing something. :rolleyes:
Queen of Blades
07-29-2007, 01:40 AM
That is odd, you missing something. :rolleyes:

Yeah, yeah I know. :p

Now welcome Quercus, or else! :cool:
IsaacRN
07-29-2007, 09:59 AM
Welcome aboard Quercus
Mottern Man
07-29-2007, 01:49 PM
Yeah, yeah I know. :p

Now welcome Quercus, or else! :cool:

Else!


Ouch! hey, wait a min...................OK OK put the knife down.

Welcome Quercus, Welcome!
herzi
07-30-2007, 02:13 AM
Welcome here Quercus.
Quercus
08-01-2007, 06:28 AM
I recently received a tube of Ingrams shaving cream from Westons, and of all the creams I've tried, this is by far the most mentholated of them all. Not only is it high in Menthol, it has a very unique scent that the only word that comes to mind when I try and describe it is "fresh". I can't use all the fancy basenote type words, but "zesty" and "fresh" are two adjectives I would use to describe it. And, the menthol kick is definitely present after the shave.

I've also heard, though I haven't experienced it, but the Italian Palmolive "Menthol" is the highest menthol cream you can buy. That's next on my list!
crackstar
08-01-2007, 08:09 AM
I love the scent of the Ingram cream, I find it very pepperminty, and in some ways, very similar to Noxzema lather cream. Yes, the cooling effect from Ingram is potent, and very enjoyable. The mentholated Palmolive cream is very cooling, I'd say about the same as Ingram, but not stronger, and the scent it has is very pleasant as well--between lemony, and minty. Very good stuff, for sure.
Scorpio
08-10-2007, 10:53 PM
The new Pinaud Clubman Shaving Cream has a very nice cooling effect.

Raf
Quercus
08-14-2007, 06:44 AM
People might laugh at this, but I've found that the most "cooling" menthol cream, is Noxema Shave Cream "Menthol" in a can. I have about ten cans of it that I bought on ebay two years ago, though I never use them except in emergency and novelty situations. But, I've gotta say, it sure has a bang to it.

I find that while I love Ingrams, Proraso, Mentolo, etc... none of them are REALLY that strong compared to Noxema. I haven't tried some of the others yet, but Ingrams is supposed to be the strongest, and even then I don't find it that strong of a cooling effect unless used with Proraso pre/post. I think ANY cream can be classified as a "cooling" cream if you use pre/post with it.
crackstar
08-14-2007, 08:06 AM
I have the Noxzema lather cream in a tube, which is practically as cooling as Ingram. I love this stuff. The lather it gives, the skincare, and even the scent are nearly identical to Ingram.
Quercus
08-15-2007, 02:18 PM
I just ordered some of the Noxzema Tube cream, I can't wait. I hear it's exceptionally cooling. I can't wait to use it with a little Proraso pre/post, followed by a liberal application of Osage Rub. :D