great product and ensures a very smooth finish. I'm impressed by the product

great product and ensures a very smooth finish. I'm impressed by the product  Read Less

I recently decided to try my hand at shaving with a double edged razor, and this was the first shaving cream that I got to try ...  Read More

I recently decided to try my hand at shaving with a double edged razor, and this was the first shaving cream that I got to try out, but wasn't very impressed by its performance. I may be too used to using a lather, but this felt like painting on a thick paste that I had to scrape off, and didn't find that it gave any noticeably good razor glide or slip. The scent was very nice with the sake, and the pearly texture was interesting, but this product didn't perform to my expectations. Too many nicked areas where other shaving creams delivered smoother, slicker shaves.  Read Less

Need to apply with your fingers vs. a shaving brush that I used with my prior product. Also needs to be left on the skin for a ...  Read More

Need to apply with your fingers vs. a shaving brush that I used with my prior product. Also needs to be left on the skin for a couple of minutes prior to shaving. Unfortunately I usually shave in the mornings in a rush and the application/delay is less a fit for my routine.Also the product itself is not noticeably better than some other comparable options such as Aqua Di Parma that would justify some of the drawbacks  Read Less

you rub it in with your fingers and let sit for about 2 minutes before shaving. I put a shaving oil after laying a hot towel o...  Read More

you rub it in with your fingers and let sit for about 2 minutes before shaving. I put a shaving oil after laying a hot towel over my face or at the end of a shower than I put this on my face and let it sit for two minutes. This seems to work great for me. Not as good as Acqua Di Parma but I put it up there with the art of shaving shaving cream. I pretty much use Acqua Di Parma and Kyoku products only these days. I use this rather than the Acqua Di Parma when I am at the Gym before work so I don't have to worry about a shaving brush my locker there is already full. This does not lather up on your face though. If that is what you like this is not a product for you. If you like your face to feel cool and fresh when you are done shaving this is something you may want to try.  Read Less