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HomeHealth & BeautyFirst Aid Emergency SuppliesMennen Afta Pre-Electric original 3 FL OZ (PACK OF 2) |
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26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Battle of the Pre-electrics Dec 15, 2009
By Careful Reviewer
And the winner is ... Williams Lectric Shave with Electric Glide Formula being a very close second
This is a review of six products and this same review is posted on each product's Amazon site. The products tried were (in order of preference): Williams Lectric Shave, Electric Glide Formula (California North), Afta Pre-electric by Mennen (original), Skin Bracer, Eltron Prep and Kinexium Shave Oil by King-Of-Shaves.
I have used an electric shaver for more than 30 years and, for the first time in over 20 years, am trying these pre-electric lotions again after having shaved without these the last 20 years. In general, these all provide a noticeably smoother and less irritating shaving experience. They don't speed up the process, but do allow for a close shave while minimizing the shaver `burn' sensation that follows shaving. The trick is to find the one that you prefer based upon application, performance and odor.
Bottom line: Despite the superior application and lower `oily' feel of Afta, I had to go with Williams Lectric Shave. It is easy to wash off (if you wish) and has a mild and pleasant odor. Electric Glide Formula is a very close second and I alternate between the two, but use Williams Lectric Shave much more often. Williams Lectric Shave has the least amount of 'gumming' in the blades vs. the Electric Glide Formula (which can be heavy).
The gel consistency of Afta is much better for application than the liquids (which run through your fingers, like water), but only Afta is a gel. It's surprising: you'd think they would all be scrambling to offer the superior gel consistency or, at least, put the liquids it into a spray pump. If you put the Williams Lectric Shave and Electric Glide Formula into sample-sized spray pumps, spray them on your face then spread with your hand, you will have a much better and less wasteful experience.
Application (applying it to your face):
Using a spray pump for the water consistency products is a must. Without a spray pump, application is difficult and wastes product (as it runs off your hand)
- Afta has a gel consistency that makes application easy and can sting.
- Electric Glide Formula has a water consistency and no sting when applied.
- Williams Lectric Shave has a water consistency and can sting.
- Skin Bracer has a water consistency and can sting.
- Eltron Prep has a water consistency and can sting.
- Kinexium Shave Oil is like spraying WD-40 onto your face: VERY oily and is no longer a candidate.
Shaving:
They are ranked in order of preference. Most of the products cause `gumming' of the beard trimmings in the shaver blades. This will require more frequent cleaning of the shaver than shaving without them.
- Afta has less of an `oily' feel to it that is easy to wash off. There is no 'gumming' (clumping of the beard trimmings in the blades).
- Williams Lectric Shave has a moderate `oily' feel that is somewhat easy to wash off. There is very little 'gumming'.
- Electric Glide Formula has a moderate `oily' feel that is easy to wash off. Heavier 'gumming' vs. the above two.
- Skin Bracer has a moderate `oily' feel that is difficult to wash off and can cause `gumming'.
- Eltron Prep has a moderate `oily' feel that is difficult to wash off and can cause `gumming'.
Scent following sink washing of the face:
These will all stay with you for many hours, so you better like what you pick (ranked in order of preference).
- Williams Lectric Shave has an `evergreen' odor.
- Electric Glide Formula has a mild citrus odor
- Skin Bracer has a moderate lime odor
- Afta has a strong musty `woodsy' odor.
- Eltron Prep has a `skunk' type of odor
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Best Last For Years Apr 20, 2009
By Nich-KY
I've been using an electric shaver for years. During that time, I have used several pre-electric lotions. This product is the best that I have ever used. I will not use any other as long as I can buy this one. Sometimes it is hard to find. I don't know why. I ordered several bottles online because they were out of it for several weeks where I usually buy it. I was desperate. I can't even find it out in the western states. I am puzzled because in my opinion it is superior to anything else on the market. Mennen ought to market it better so they can get it into a lot more stores and states. A new ad campaign, new packaging, etc., anything to have it more accessible to the public. They can make a lot more money with this fine product.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Afta really works! Mar 05, 2010
By Bullethead1964
My skin is very sensitive and yet I have a very tough beard. The worst combination possible. So for years I cut, irritated my skin with regular shaving razors. Then I thought I would switch to an electric razor. Had a lower end Norelco that worked "okay" but not as close as a blade and my neck still got chewed up. So then I got a Braun 5 Series here on Amazon. It still irritated my neck, and it did not cut near as close as my old Norelco and not even remotelt close to a razor. I then thought, I have to do something, so I got a new Norelco shaver and began using Williams Lectric shave as a preshave prep. I used it with my old Norelco, my Braun and my new Norelco... WLS is pretty good, but still my neck would get "somewhat" irritated. The Braun still would not cut my beard. The Norelco's cut better.
I lived with this for two years and still got plenty of comments from my wife about my "chewed up neck".
At the end of my rope, I was searching Amazon and saw the reviews for Afta Pre-Electric. So I thought I'd give it a tryl
I went to my local Walgreens, but they did not have it. I did pick it up at Wally-World and OMG, the reviews on Amazon were right! None, zero, zilch neck irritaiton and my newer Norelco has never cut better (and my blades are old). It is unreal how great my skin feels and looks. No redness at all. My shaving heads are not clogged and no issues with skin burning. I like the scent and the product flat out does what it is supposed to do.
Finally....
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I like it, but it's probably a matter of opinion Dec 08, 2008
By DigitalMan
"DMAN"
I have tried just about every pre-electric shave lotion on the market and this is the only one that gives me the close shave I am looking for without an overwhelming fragrance. This is only available through the marketplace and I recommend TeeBop over Deal Buzz Health.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Hard to find Item at local stores Apr 12, 2008
By George R. Reis
This item from Mennen is difficult to find, and being over eighty I dislike shopping around town. So easy to obtain it from this seller, with timely delivery to my door. Highly recommend.
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