Monday, August 19, 2013

Dollar Shave Club - Dr. Carver's Easy Shave Butter


Last spring Dollar Shave Club began selling their own shave gel.  I haven't done any research on the name, but I'm sure there is some humor to be found if you try.  It's called Dr. Carver's Easy Shave Butter.  It is $8 a tube, which is a little higher than the Nutrogena shave gel that I had previously been using.  But, I was willing to give it a try.  So in June, I added it to my next shipment along with an additional blade for my wife to have.

opened dollar shave club box with easy shave butterJuly 1st the order showed up.  It came in a typical basic brown package.  Of course the package came with some quirky marketing including a card inside and something printed in the lid.  There were instructions for the use of the shave butter as well (see below).

After using the Shave Butter for a few weeks now, I can tell you that it is good.  It appears to contain more "natural" ingredients compared to the gel I was using, and doesn't have any petroleum based additives.  There is a slight tingling on my lips when I'm shaving, and no amount of wiping with the back of my hand will eliminate it.  Only when I'm done shaving and get a full rinse does it stop.  This stuff goes on clear, and some times I feel like I don't put enough on, but usually it doesn't matter, the shave feels good, and my skin feels incredibly smooth and soft after I'm done.  I also feel like I need less moisturizer with this product.  Though I still use my Nutrogena after shave lotion with SPF anyways.  In fact, I would say that last Saturday evening, I had the best shave of my life with my Easy Shave Butter and my Dollar Shave Club razors.  Please feel free to comment on any of my posts to ask questions or ask for my input.  I'll try out the wipes next!



Dr. Carver's Easy Shave Butter instructions
Easy Shave Butter marketing card

Dr. Carver's Easy Shave Butter, Dollar Shave Club Razors, and new handle.

Almost a year later, still enjoying Dollar Shave Club

It has been over a year since my last post and I'm still using http://www.dollarshaveclub.com.  I've been a customer for over a year now, and have actually added some items to my order.  I've received a second handle at my 1 year anniversary, and I ordered an additional one.  Now my wife is able to have her own and not use mine on her legs.

My favorite addition is the Shave Butter.  I got it a couple of months ago and have been loving it.  I'll create a post all about it soon.  You should also check out the "wipes" they are selling now.  I haven't ordered them yet, but to be totally honest, I will.  My house is a believer in having wipes in the bathroom.  We used Cottonelle for years, until we both got some sort of rash/sensitivity from them.  Maybe they were just a bad batch, but it turn out a major pain in the behind.  Think yeast infection on your back door.  We now just use baby wipes (yes, we know just how bad they are for the plumbing).

In closing, I can't tell you enough about how much I enjoy the convenience of http://www.dollarshaveclub.com.  It just shows up every month and I get great shaves.