Shaving Creams

Shop shaving creams for traditional wet shaving, including brush-lather tubs, practical tubes, sensitive-skin options and classic scented creams from Taylor of Old Bond Street, Proraso, Cella, D.R. Harris and more. For a traditional sandalwood bowl cream, see Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream 150g.

About Shaving Creams

Shaving Cream Lather

Shaving creams are made to build a slick, cushioning lather quickly. Traditional brush-lather creams help lift the beard and spread evenly across the face, while brushless creams suit fast shaving, edging and travel routines.

If you enjoy a classic wet shave, pair a cream with a shaving brush and add water gradually until the lather feels glossy rather than airy.

Bowls, Tubes and Scents

Bowl creams are convenient for loading directly with a damp brush at the sink. Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream 150g is a classic woody option in a brush-friendly bowl, while Cella Shaving Cream with Almond Oil gives a softer almond profile.

Tubes such as Proraso Blue Shaving Cream are easy to dose and keep tidy. If you prefer a harder product that loads more slowly, compare with shaving soap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shaving cream better than shaving soap?

Neither is automatically better. Shaving cream usually lathers faster and feels easy to work with, while shaving soap can feel more traditional and economical. Choose by texture, scent and how much time you want to spend building lather.

Do I need a brush for shaving cream?

A brush is not essential for every cream, but a shaving brush usually gives better lift, coverage and lather with traditional creams in tubs or bowls.

Which shaving cream should I choose?

Start with format and scent. Choose a bowl cream such as Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream 150g for a traditional brush routine, a tube for tidy dosing, or a sensitive-skin cream if fragrance or post-shave tightness is a concern.

Let customers speak for us

from 387 reviews

Pleased i found these for my dad

Esther
Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick REFILL 100g
Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick REFILL 100g
Excellent

Quick delivery

NADIM
Osma Alum Block 75g
Osma Alum Block 75g
Best shaving cream

Taylor of Old Bond Street is a wonderful shaving cream and I highly recommend to all.

William T.
Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edge Razor Blades
Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edge Razor Blades
Amazing shaving cream

Simpson Bay Rum shaving cream has got a very delicate but elegant scent, not too overpowering but very pleasant throughout the shave. The cream lathers easily and it's very slick, the razor will glide effortlessly. Post shave is very good, my skin was left soft and elastic even before applying the post shave balm. Definitely recommended!

Marco C.
Alexander Simpson Est. 1919 Bay Rum Ultra-Glide Shave Cream
Alexander Simpson Est. 1919 Bay Rum Ultra-Glide Shave Cream
Excellent razor

After several years my old razor stopped aligning the blade correctly. This razor is a much better design, easier to clean, and a very smooth shave.

Mr A.D.
Merkur 34C Matt Chrome Safety Razor
Merkur 34C Matt Chrome Safety Razor
Excellent as expected

I have the Muhle R89 standard, however I wanted I wanted to improve on it for two main reasons, a longer handle and having a two rather than three piece head, whilst retaining the R89 head. The R89 'twist' was just what I needed and it most definitely works for.
Highly recommended well done male grooming for rapid dispatch

Barry K.
Muhle R89 Twist Closed Comb Safety Razor
Muhle R89 Twist Closed Comb Safety Razor
great shaving cream

salter shaving creams never dissapoint, performance is great and aftershave feel fantastic.

the vetiver fragrance is a very dark earthy fragrance if you like vetiver this is for you

cannot fault this cream only wish they did matching splashes or balms

Anonymous
Cyril R. Salter French Vetiver Shaving Cream 200ml
Cyril R. Salter French Vetiver Shaving Cream 200ml
Great value for money

I’ve used these with the Henson AL13 and they seem to work very well! I suspect I may never have to buy any more razor blades for the rest of my life…!

Tom
Henson RK Shaving Stainless DE Razor Blades - 100 Pack
Henson RK Shaving Stainless DE Razor Blades - 100 Pack
Absolutely a masterpiece

I've used a few regular safety razors before, but I've never had a shave this smooth and clean. I finally tried this bad boy with an open comb, and it has been a total game-changer! Yes, you need a good technique, but the results are absolutely remarkable.

Maciej T.
Muhle R41 Grande Open Comb Safety Razor
Muhle R41 Grande Open Comb Safety Razor
I liked the scent.

It also has excellent moisturizing effects.

HIROSHI S.
Proraso Red After Shave Balm 100ml
Proraso Red After Shave Balm 100ml
A Fine Knot of Bristles

I've moved from badger to boar due to using soaps instead of creams. The boar bristles are stiffer and better suited to soaps. This lathers up well and softens the beard ready to shave.

Steve B.
Alexander Simpson 'Barbican' Boar Bristle Shaving Brush
Alexander Simpson 'Barbican' Boar Bristle Shaving Brush
Tabac

Excellent product - so pleased someone is still selling it

David T.
Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick REFILL 100g
Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick REFILL 100g
The perfect end to my shave

Nothing else to add

Jim S.
Cella Organic After Shave Balm 100ml
Cella Organic After Shave Balm 100ml
Harris quality and fine scents

Typical Harris quality, with a dense and lasting lather featuring their signature, natural scents. Being triple-milled soaps, they’re long lasting, too. In addition, the contoured oval shape makes them comfortable in the hand. Highly recommended. Great service and fast delivery from MGS as usual.

Mike B.
D.R. Harris Windsor, Arlington and Sandalwood Bath Soap Trio 150g
D.R. Harris Windsor, Arlington and Sandalwood Bath Soap Trio 150g

Great performance. Little goes a long way

Great scent

Ian
D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Cream 75g
D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Cream 75g