Cella Almond Shaving Cream, 150 ml

I'm a Taylor of Old Bond street Sandlewood shaving cream fan usually but purchased this on a whim. I'm glad that I did and may have to resort to using this full time. The first thing is that this is not a soap, it's a cream, it lathers up well and feels smooth when brushing it on but damn, the smell is amazing which is why I love it so much. You feel as though you've had a great shave afterwards and that your face smells the best. It's Italian and I'm not sure why, but the Italians seem to be so good at shaving products - I'm also a fan of the Proraso products, anyway, if you're in any doubt, get on board.

Cella's Italian Shaving Cream is a testament to timeless grooming traditions, blending old-world craftsmanship with modern shaving needs. This isn't just another shaving cream; it's an experience, a journey back in time to an era where shaving was an art, a ritual passed down through generations. One of the standout features of Cella's shaving cream is its rich, creamy texture. It lathers up luxuriously, providing a thick and protective cushion between the razor and the skin. This ensures a close, smooth shave with minimal irritation, making it suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. But what truly sets Cella's shaving cream apart is its signature almond scent. The moment you open the tub, you're greeted with a lovely, warm almond aroma that's both comforting and invigorating. It's not overpowering but subtle and refined, reminiscent of classic Italian barbershops. This scent elevates the entire shaving experience, turning a mundane daily task into a sensory delight. Each shave becomes a moment of relaxation, a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Beyond its sensory appeal, Cella's Italian Shaving Cream is also highly effective. It provides excellent glide, allowing the razor to move effortlessly across the skin, reducing the risk of nicks and cuts. The cream is also hydrating, leaving the skin feeling soft, moisturized, and refreshed post-shave. The packaging of Cella's shaving cream exudes classic charm. The iconic red tub is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, ensuring that the cream remains fresh and protected. It's a design that has stood the test of time, much like the product itself.

This is by far the best shaving cream I have tried. That being said, shaving is a package deal so your mileage may vary. I have been using a merkur futur (at setting 2) with astra superior platinum blades. I use a boar hair brush. I shave 2 or 3 times a week (depending on my day offs), two passes with and one pass against the grain. In these two years I have made various experiments, changing one thing at a time. As far as shaving creams and soaps go, I have tried Tabac shaving cream, Tabac shaving soap, Arko shaving soap, Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream. I wet my brush, brush it on the soap or apply some cream on it then lather straight on my stuble (hence the boar hair instead of badger). Although I found that everything mostly works well enough, with Proraso being my favourite, this Cella cream-soap is by far the best. It creates a creamy lather that is less prominent that Proraso's but offers better glide - I might switch the futur to a 2.5 or 3 with this one. Same or even smaller quantity than Proraso on the brush will last for 3 good passes as well. Better glide is not always good because usually you need to apply more pressure to get a close shave which is a big no no with DE razors (any razor tbh) but that is not the case with Cella. I find it has a prefect balance. Although a £6 tub has an excellent cost for value, I've bought a bowl and a 1kg brick since the tub is slightly smaller than I would like when picking it up with the brush.

On the face it works well, but it takes time, and I had to spread it well and got enough in the brush for two further shaves. Gave me a perfect shave though. But it’s very dense and hard to lather in a bowl - Taylor’s is much softer and hence easier if you want to use a bowl. I like the almond smell which lasts all day.

Opening the tub you get an instant 'hit' of almond scent that lasts throughout the shave, which I like. I scoop approximately half a flat teaspoon amount of the firm (but not soap-solid) cream with my finger and whisk it into a viscous lather in a shave scuttle within 2 minutes. This gives me enough lather for 3 'Santa Claus' beards of luxurious passes with sufficient left over to soap my face again and leave there to soak up any nicks. The lather sticks to my face a bit like a thicker version of the cream on top of a trifle and gives me a smooth shaving experience, little or no shaving rash and my skin doesn't feel like it's been through the wars after I've rinsed it off. Based on the amount I use per shave, I estimate the 150ml tub will last me 60 shaves. Recommended.

I hate electric shaving! So for 40 years I have wet shaved - it feels great, clean, and smells fantastic. So....I have probably used most products on the market. I won't be unrealistic and say this is the best, but it is certainly premium and competes with the "Mayfair" brands which seems to dominate, and is a little bit cheaper. Definitely in the top 10 shaving creams (don't buy shaving soap BTW as it is a million miles away from shaving cream.)

I just love this shaving cream It makes a great lather . Doesn't get wet and sloppy in the container and smells fantastic. I shall be purchasing this only from now on

Excellent shaving soap, free of all the nasty stuff and a great shave. Just purchased the second bowl.

やや硬めだが泡立ちは十分する。 何より香りが素晴らしい。 剃り心地も気持ちいい。 海外らしい毛むくじゃらのマッチョにはお似合いだ！

I have sensitive skin, but I had read reviews that Cella was fine for sensitive skin, so I tried it and I love it! The scent is a mild almond cherry and is very pleasing. It doesn't make me sneeze or irritate my skin, which is always my problem with soaps. It is a soft cream/soap and it lathers exceptionally well. The foam is slick and protective, and it is tied for the best performing soap I have, along with Proraso white and Mitchell's Wool Fat. I've only used it for a week, so I don't know how long the puck will last, but since it's a croap I doubt it'll last as long as the hard soaps. Still, it's a fantastic shaving experience and well worth every penny. Right now it's my favorite shaving soap and I highly recommend it! Edit: I had assumed that since it was not a hard soap that it wouldn't last long, but I've had it for months and have barely made a dent in it. It's only been these past few weeks that I've been using it everyday though. Still, I've used it enough to say that it is a great buy for the money. Edit 2: It lasted approximately 8 months of shaving 4-5 times a week!

Excelente, huela a almendras y cereza. Hace espuma rápido. Creo que podrían rediseñar el envase haciéndo un poco más ancho de arriba como los de proraso. Es de muy buena calidad comparado con algunos de gama más alta. El aroma no perdura tanto, pero lo importante es que lubrica muy bien.

سىء رائحة كريهة ويجف بسرعه على الخد وهو كريم ليس صابون

avant j'utilisais du proraso j'avais toujours ma peau hérité et aussi un tests avec l'application pour voir sont contenu 48% de naturelle contre ce produit a 88% de naturelle il mousse très très vite et il s'en comme de la colle d'époque qu'ont m'étais en bouche