Omega 46001 Shaving Cream in Bowl

This soap works great with my Merkur safety razor. It whips quickly to a thick, moist lather that stays on my face until the shave is finished. And, although I usually don't like scents, Omega has a subtle, pleasing smell that I actually enjoy. I can't imagine a better shaving soap.

I read so many glowing reviews for this product that I was sure my husband would love it. Unfortunately, as soon as he applied this cream to his skin and started shaving, he told that it caused an unpleasant tingling sensation, which soon turned into a mild burning.

I decided to use this "crema da barba", made in Italy to shave my leg. The cream is very smooth and lathers well, but I didn't like the smell at all: it was too strong & too cheap. Obviously, scent is a very personal thing, so please don't concentrate on this part of the review too much.

I didn't feel any tingling - just a little bit of a cooling effect on my legs. While shaving legs, I accidentally touched my face with my hand, and right away I felt what my husband was describing before. I washed the cream away within seconds. I also looked at the ingredients used in it, and I believe that menthol can cause this irritation. Unfortunately, the label doesn't indicate the percentage used, so it...Read more

I love this stuff. I rarely use any other shave soap for shaving (with my straight razor). The menthol in it makes the shave feel very pleasant.