Shaving101.com reviews Coate’s Tea Tree Limited Edition Shaving Cream
The Gentleman’s Shop, another fine retailer of men’s grooming products, announced they had acquired the Coates company back in May 2010.
And the re-introduction of this legendary shaving cream created a lot of buzz in the online wet shaving community as it was widely considered one of the best shaving creams ever produced.
Wet shaving guru Mantic even bought a tub of the ‘Coate’s Special Edition Tea Tree and Rosemary Shaving Cream’ and then posted a video review on YouTube last month.
Coate's Special Edition Tea Tree and Rosemary Shaving Cream - Picture taken from Shaving101.com website
He described the cream as “soft”, “very moist” with a “very pleasant scent”. Mantic praised the cream for its quality lather, adding that it’s “very slick” and ensures a “very nice and comfortable shave”.
So when we heard that Mike Sandoval, from Shaving101.com, wanted to test it out, we jumped at the chance to send him a tub.
But what did he think? “The packaging is slightly different from the old packaging, but it is nice and traditional,” he said.
Mike went on to praise the scent of the new Coate’s cream, describing it as “more pleasant because it is formulated with the mixture of tea tree and rosemary”.
“The cream itself is very soft and easy to lather. With only an almond-size amount of cream, I had no problem creating enough lather for a full shave,” Mike explained.
He added: “During the shave, the razor glided nicely along the skin and the Coate’s cream provided suitable protection. The formulation of the cream didn’t cause any sensitivity issues with my skin, and it rinsed away clean leaving a subtle amount of fragrance behind.
”Overall, Coate’s Tea Tree Limited Edition Shaving Cream was a quality cream, but I didn’t find it to be anything extraordinary compared to other shaving creams, such as Truefitt & Hill or Geo. F. Trumper’s.
”The cream didn’t moisturize better or lather better than any quality shaving cream.”
In conclusion, Mike said: “Coate’s shaving cream provides a nice shave and will appeal to those who enjoy the strong tea tree fragrance; however, I was disappointed to discover that it won’t reign supreme in my shaving rotation.”
So it seems that whilst Mike enjoyed shaving with the cream, he was not completely bowled over by it.
I wonder what Mike will think to our flagship cream, The Bluebeards Revenge, when he reviews it later this week.
You can read the full Coate’s review by clicking here.
Coate’s Special Edition Tea Tree and Rosemary Shaving Cream is available to buy from The Shaving Shack website, priced at £12.99.
Choosing an effective shaving cream (Part 2)
In the last article we set the scene where a man may not know where to start when it comes to selecting an appropriate shaving cream that will work in tandem with his skin.
Finding the right one for you is not always that simple, and so it is worth considering what you want and need before scouring the market for suitable wet shaving products.
For those that have particularly sensitive skin, it is necessary to consider shaving creams that offer moisturising properties as one of its benefits.
Even if you do not have skin which is sensitive, these products can still offer a close and smooth shave when you use a quality razor blade. You can also look out for shaving creams which contain fewer chemicals and ingredients which may cause reactions in some people.
If you want to get excellent results from your shaving experience some of the luxury shaving creams on the market are really effective as they can be used to create a rich creamy fragranced lather.
When you have decided on the things you want from the shaving cream, it then comes down to products and ultimately the brand. While it may be the safe option to go with a recognised global brand such as Gillette, you may find that some of the smaller – yet still well-established – brands like Cyril Salter, Taylor of Old Bond Street and DR Harris are certainly worth a look as their shaving creams come highly recommended by experienced wet shavers.
Choosing an effective shaving cream (Part 1)
The trick when looking for a shaving cream to use in your daily wet shaving routine is to find a product that will work well with your skin. This formula may not be as easy as it sounds though, as a person’s face is individual to them and so what works great for one man may not be suitable for another.
We will now be looking at how best to go about finding a shaving cream that proves to be effective and makes the whole wet shaving process much more pleasurable and enjoyable, leaving your skin feeling fresh and looking good too.
With so much choice on the market, it is hard to identify a suitable men’s shaving cream without a bit of old-fashioned trial and error. However, this can cost money – and a lot of it too – so it is certainly worth narrowing it down a little first before taking the plunge.
Instead of going into things blindly, trying out every product under the sun, the following is what you should look out for.
Firstly, it is recommended that those with sensitive skin should opt for a moisturising shaving cream. This is also a major pointer for those who struggle with razor burn as keeping the skin moist when wet shaving is essential.
No matter what products you eventually decide to go with, don’t ever give in to the temptation to just use regular soap. This is a big no-no as it will only dry out your skin even more, unless it is a specialist shaving soap, and will most definitely not result in a closer shave.
We will publish part 2 on Tuesday, so please check back.
Bluebeards Revenge rated as one of best shaving creams ever
Two respected wet shaving experts have described The Bluebeards Revenge™ as one of finest shaving creams they have ever shaved with.
Jeremy, from Punk Rock Shaving, was full of love for the world’s manliest shaving cream, praising its packaging, consistency, lather, smell, feel and overall performance.
And Jim O’Connell, from GlamMan, was also full of prise for the cream; especially the light-hearted and humorous approach is uses.
'A smalll dollop made enough lather for 4 passes, with PLENTY left over!!' said Jeremy
“The consistency of the cream is just about perfect, solid enough to hold up while being scooped but also soft enough to be scoopable and turned into a lather rapidly. The scent was very classic and not overbearing at all,” said Jeremy.
He added: “I scooped out a small amount (about the size of an almond) and built a lather with my trusty Badger and Blade Essential brush. It was at this point that I was really impressed by the cream - it lathered like a monster, and was very forgiving of the amount of water used. It had a wide ‘sweet spot’. I added water until the cream broke down a bit, and then started over with a clean mug. I made a killer lather with no real effort.”
Jeremy, who admitted that he had fairly sensitive skin, said he thought the cream felt excellent on his face, adding that he suffered no irritation for any of the passes.
The shaving guru went on to say: “It softened the beard quite adequately and the lubrication of the razor was just fine. I felt no dragging.
“On the whole the cream’s performance was at or above any other cream I’ve favoured, and maybe even rivals some soaps in terms of protection.
”After a good 3 pass shave, I pulled a fourth just to see how well the cream could handle being pushed to that limit of protection and lather stability, and came away absolutely satisfied.
”I felt that it was a bit drying on the first shave, but later shaves proved that to be a fluke (possibly due to the extra pass). It left my skin nice and clean feeling, without excessive dryness at all.”
Jermey concluded his review by saying: “In terms of quality, performance, and overall satisfaction, this cream rates as highly as any I’ve used from any of the ‘big houses’.”
According to Jim, The Bluebeards Revenge™ is “hands-down one of the best shave creams” on the market.
He said it scored highly for its texture, glide, and bonus points for its clean, attractive scent and tongue-in-cheek packaging.
”But don’t let the packaging fool you. The Bluebeards Revenge™ is a serious high-quality, paraben free, tough on stubble shave cream,” he concluded.
Which celebrity is ‘man’ enough to shave with The Bluebeards Revenge? You decide
Last week, The Bluebeards Revenge team sent a tub of The Bluebeards Revenge™ to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
News of this quickly spread to online forums, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites, including a thread on popular wet shaving forum The Shaving Room.
And speculation is now mounting about which celebrity will next receive a tub of the manliest shaving cream through their letterbox.
Suggestions have included former Cuban president Fidel Castro, former British and Commonwealth shot-put champion Geoff Capes and Huey Morgan, the front man of the British-based, of New York origin, rock/hip hop group Fun Lovin’ Criminals.
But do you think is manly enough to shave with the beard reducing cream? The guys and girls at The Bluebeards Revenge would love to hear your suggestions, and will send the one with the most mentions a tub of luxury shaving cream.
To take part, simply click here and leave a comment on the article, email [email protected] or post a Tweet on Twitter with @thebluebeards.
And the person with the best suggestion will also win a tub of The Bluebeards Revenge™.
So what are you waiting for?
Flagship shaving cream praised for amazing lather
A leading US wet shaving guru has described the lather produced by The Bluebeards Revenge™, our flagship shaving cream, as one of the best he has ever seen.
Harold Charvat, from popular wet shaving blog Wet-Shavers.com, also praised the luxurious cream for its ability to provide “close irritation-free shaves”.
The Bluebeards Revenge lather after twenty minutes - Photo taken from Wet-shavers.com
“This cream made lather like you wouldn’t believe,” said a delighted Harold. “It reminded me of those snake fireworks, you know the kind where you start with a little lump and the snake just keeps growing and growing? I had to offload excess lather into the mug while I was mixing on my face.”
He added: “And the lather is thick. This isn’t foam. It’s a creamy, cushiony, dense lather that lasts a long time. I would recommend this to straight (cutthroat) razor guys, who are always looking for good cushion. For shaving, I mean. I’ve used The Bluebeards Revenge™ with both a Tuckaway razor with an Israeli/Crystal blade, and a Red Tip with a Feather. I got outstanding, close irritation-free shaves with both set-ups.”
Harold also stressed how cost effective the shaving cream is. “Don’t object to the price, because it doesn’t take much product to get the lather blooming,” he explained. “If your beard growth slows as a result of committed use, hey, it’s all to the good. You’ll save even more.”
He concluded his review by saying: “The Bluebeards Revenge™ is a dense, thick shaving cream that produces one of the best lathers I’ve ever shaved with.”
You can read the full review by clicking here.
Britain’s biggest selling men’s weekly goes Nuts for The Bluebeards Revenge
The Bluebeards Revenge™ has made the top three in a grooming feature in the latest issue of Nuts magazine.
The world’s manliest shaving cream beat the likes of the Radox Deep Clean Shower Scrub and Ralph Lauren’s Big Pony EDT to take third place in Nuts’ top FIVE grooming products of the week.
“If you suffer from tough stubble, this shaving cream will reduce its growth over a period of time, meaning less aggro for your skin!” said the leading men’s magazine.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ is available exclusively at The Shaving Shack, priced at £14.99.
The latest edition (20-26 Aug) of Nuts, Britain’s biggest selling men’s weekly, is available at all good newsagents, priced £1.70.
Nick Clegg sent tub of manliest shaving cream.. Is he man enough to use it?
Our friends at The Bluebeards Revenge have sent Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg a tub of the manliest shaving cream on planet Earth.
But will the Deputy Prime Minister prove he is the UK’s manliest politician by shaving with the luxurious cream?
“The Bluebeards Revenge™ is the most masculine shaving cream on the market for men with really heavy stubble and would certainly help Nick to look even more stylish and manly than he currently does,” said The Bluebeards Revenge.
Is Nick Clegg the UK's manliest MP? Photo taken from Nick's Wikipedia page.
You can check out the full article, including the hilarious cover letter sent with the shaving cream, by clicking here.
The Bluebeards Revenge is currently on the hunt to find the world’s manliest man and have even joined forces with The Daily Express to track him down.
The leading British newspaper published a photofit of what this man should look like and it comprises of the wisdom of George Clooney’s silvery hair, the piercing eyes of Gerard Butler, the strong jawline of Jason Statham, the chiseled nose of Brad Pitt and the body of Daniel Craig.
The newspaper has dubbed the composite heartthrob “Bradiel Buthney” – a combination of all their names.
Spokesman for the shaving cream, Tom Truman, told the Express: “The Bluebeards Revenge is for men with heavy stubble, so we want the most manly looking man to be the face of our brand.
“We’ve surveyed the UK to find out the most masculine facial and body features, and put a photofit together. Once the Daily Express finds Bradiel’s British doppelganger, he’ll sign a contract, and be whisked away on an incredible adventure.
“He’ll take part in photoshoots, TV ads, and will shave in a host of extreme masculine locations, including a lion’s den and while skydiving, so we’re hoping our British Bradiel is up for a unique challenge.
“He also needs to be confident, dynamic, caring, honest and chivalrous. If he can chop down trees too, then that’s even better.”
The manhunt is open to any British male over the age of 18 who resembles the photofit (see image below) and is willing to take on the challenge of a lifetime.
Do you look like this man?
IF you think you, or someone you know, looks like Bradiel, then you should email [email protected] as soon as possible.
I wonder if Nick Clegg will apply for the role or decide to keep his job in the coalition government, maybe he could combine both! Watch this space.
The Bluebeards Revenge: ‘It’s rich, it’s smooth, and it’s creamy’, says leading style blog
The world’s manliest shaving cream, The Bluebeards Revenge™, has picked up even more positive press.
Leading UK style blog The Fashion Guide was full of praise for the luxurious shaving cream, and especially its unique and cool packaging.
“The first thing we noticed when we received our pot is the packaging – this is going to look impressive on your bathroom shelf. A retro style pot with a silver lid, then a vivid blue label with skull and cross bone graphics – visitors just aren’t going to be able to help screwing off that lid to have a look and a sniff,” said the site.
The style blog was also impressed with the cream’s smell, describing it as “really, really good, clean and sexy”, adding that “you may have to put up with some neck nuzzling I’m afraid”.
The Fashion Guide then tested the feel of the cream and did not come away disappointed.
“It’s rich, it’s smooth, and it’s creamy,” they said. “A small amount in the palm of the hand lathered up really well and went on smoothly with great coverage.”
But what about the quality of the actual shave? Well The Bluebeards Revenge™ did not fail to please; with the site claiming it provided a “great, smooth shave”.
You can read the full review by clicking here.
Animal lovers praise The Bluebeards Revenge™
My Beauty Bunny, a popular cruelty free beauty blog, has given The Bluebeards Revenge™ a glowing review.
The premium shaving cream was praised for its “amazing lather” and moisturising qualities.
“The Bluebeards Revenge™ vegetarian and cruelty-free shaving cream creates an amazing lather that is luxe and creamy and doesn’t leave you feeling like you’ve been dowsed by a fire extinguisher,” said reviewer Oliver Ravela.
He added: “As someone with sensitive skin, I’m appreciative of the moisturizers and various other emollients designed to reduce irritation.
”The product was gentle enough that it made my post-shave routine of applying a light moisturizer almost superfluous.”
You can read the full review by clicking here.
My Beauty Bunny is written by guys and gals who can’t get enough hair, skin, makeup and other beauty products not tested on animals.
Battle of The Titans: The Bluebeards Revenge vs The King of Shaves
The Bluebeards Revenge™ has come out on top in a fierce battle with King of Shaves’ Woman Smooth and Sensitive Shaving Gel.
Jenny Hayden, from leading fashion and style website The Style PA, compared the effectiveness of both of these popular products.
“I may not have a beard, but I’ve got two legs, so I used the girl’s shaving gel on my left side and the men’s shaving cream on my right,” explained Jenny.
And what did Jenny think? “The Bluebeards Revenge™ definitely gave a better result on the underarm and bikini area than the female marketed product, the difference was easy to see as well as feel,” she wrote.
”When it came to the legs I think the two were pretty much the same and both legs felt nice and smooth without feeling dry.
“Guys better watch out if they’ve bought this (The Bluebeards Revenge™) because it’s great for girls too.”
Jenny concluded her review by saying: “Overall, I have to say I preferred the men’s product. It’s not the first time I’ve used men’s shaving products either as they are designed to do the same job. When it comes down to it, pretty pink packaging is just there to catch the eye of a girly girl; it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the best product for you. Experimenting is the only way to know for sure.”
THE FINAL SCORES:
The Bluebeards Revenge™
Scent: 5/5
Results: 4/5
Ease of use: 3/5
Packaging: 5/5
Total: 17/20
King of Shaves’ Woman Smooth and Sensitive Shaving Gel
Scent: 2/5
Results: 3.5/5
Ease of use: 5/5
Packaging: 3/5
Total: 13.5/20
You can read the full article by clicking here. The review was also published on The Style PA for Men.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ is available exclusively at The Shaving Shack, priced at £14.99.
The Shaving Shack also offers free UK delivery on the luxurious shaving cream if bought as a single item.
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