Cella Milano Classic Almond Shaving Cream Soap,150 g, Made in Italy | Tallow-Based Formula Produces Dense, Creamy Lather With Excellent Cushion, Slickness and a Signature Aroma

I can’t believe how inexpensive this is, compared to fancy shave soaps for double the price, and it performs just as well. I’m a woman who wet shaves, and most products geared towards wet shavers are fragranced with aggressively masculine scents, so I appreciate the gender-neutral almond scent. It reminds me of marzipan. I typically use a synthetic brush and load the cream directly from the jar before lathering on my legs, but I have also used a boar brush successfully. The lather is thick and protective, but not so dry that I don’t get a good glide. My skin is stupidly sensitive, prone to breaking out or reacting poorly to products (Cremo irritated my poor legs dreadfully), but I’ve had zero irritation, rashes, or ingrown hair with this shave cream. My skin actually feels more moisturized when I use this as opposed to other shave soaps, so I don’t have to use as much lotion afterwards. It doesn’t matter what razor I use (usually a Merkur or Henson), or what blade I’m using (Gillette Silver Blue, Astra Platinum, Feather, or Treet Platinum), Cella works with them all, and only requires the tiniest amount to give loads of lather. At the rate this shaving cream is being used up, this small jar is going to last a couple of years. I’m definitely going to buy more when I eventually run out.

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!

This is great soap. I've been trying out shaving soaps and this lathers up just as well, maybe better, than a number of the more expensive soaps. Using saving soap is a bit of an art. You've got to get the right soap to water ratio and mix it with a decent brush. It seems that stiffer brushes work better with soaps. A boar hair, pure badger, or super badger brushes are probably better than a silver tip badger, but a lot of people really prefer the soft silver tip brush and you can mix up lather with them. Practice and experimenting will pay-off. This would be a great soap to start out with because it is inexpensive and of a higher quality. My first soap was a cheap Walmart soap. It taught me how bad a soap can be and it really was like using hand soap. That soap smelled cheap. Cella has a fresh almond scent, which is not overwhelming and dissipates so that it does not conflict with other aftershaves or colognes. Cella would also make a good long term soap. I don't mean imply it is only for beginners and it will be in my cabinet for a long time to come. Happy shaving. Oct 1---A lot of folk really like to use a badger shave brush, and I will admit that the softer bristles are nice, but as I mention above a stiffer brush can work well with soaps. I have a super badger brush and my brother has a pure badger. The silver tip is the softest and the super is a middle soft/stiff badger brush. I have been using the super badger for some time and like it with the soap, but I decide to pick up a quality boar hair out of curiosity. (Vulfix makes several and you can find them here on Amazon). Don't be afraid to give these boar hair brushes a try. They are of a lower price but not of a lower quality. My boar hair is incredible with this Cella soap. I mean really amazing. I am getting my best lather yet! The best lather I ever got from a can was Nivea sensitive skin (I still like that stuff. If you got to get a can, get Nivea). But with the boar brush and the Cella soap I am getting an even thicker rich lather! than the Nivea or the Cella with the super badger. Give the boar hair a try. A great shave does not have to be expensive.

People, stop buying that expensive goop Gillette is pawning off as shave gel. Yes, Cella a little more expensive but it lasts much much longer than $7 can of Gillette goop. This is also better for your skin. Keep in mind this is not a soap nor a creme but 'soft creme' meaning it is firm but still soft. Lathers super easy. The scent says Almond but to me it smells like cherry. But it doesn't matter because I like the scent and the performance is out of this world.

I purchased this product to change up my shaving routine. So far, I’ve been pretty satisfied. It only takes a small pea-sized dab and some water to get a thick lather. Shaving is smooth and pain-free. The scent is pretty subtle almond, which may take some getting used to as a lot of other products have a much more powerful scent. Some may not love, the aged almond scent. Relative to other products that mix easily with water, the consistency of this is hard and requires a bit more effort. I’d recommend, but not entirely sure if I’ll purchase again when I’m done. 3.5/5 stars

It's a great addition to my shaving creams and soaps. My shave: I have a medium beard, shave with hot water or after shower, Merkur Mk34c razor, oil or cream pre shave, apply lather, 2 to 3 passes, alum bar, aftershave balm. The first thing I noticed was the smell and the second was it’s not quite a cream and not quite a shaving soap puck. You probably can apply it directly on a moist face with your palms like Proraso and Cremo creams, but I use a brush. Lather - whips up a nice thick and fluffy lather but not at first, I started using less water and that seemed to do the trick. I also used a stiffer brush and it lathered up really fast in about 30 seconds. Scent - I like. It smells exactly like marzipan which is an almond paste candy covered with rich chocolate or maybe a rich chocolate cherry almond slice of cake selected off of a dessert tray at a fine restaurant. Shaving - goes on rich, covers face completely, soaks beard soft, gives a smooth clean shave on two to three passes although you can get a pretty good shave on one pass in a hurry. However, it drys out on my face, I apply to entire face but I shave one side at a time then brush the other side to moisten and shave. My first shaves I tried it sans pre shaves, by itself it is very slick so there’s no cuts and no burns. With pre shave oil or cream lather up with one pass good shave, two passes or more I get a great shave that leaves softness and moisture on my face.

Excellent soap. The lather is so rich and cool whip consistency in about a minute. Highly recommend. Wonderful scent.

This soap is dope! Can’t believe I’ve waited so long to find it! Rich, thick lather. Will definitely purchase again!

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

This solid cream lathers into a mousse-like texture that makes shaving a course haired face mush easier than many other classic products like shaving cream, foam or gels. Its scent is subtle and fresh, rinsing off easily. Should last some time as so little is required. Use a nice wet badge brush to apply.

Cella Almond Shaving Cream is an excellent traditional shaving cream and, in my opinion, one of the best options in this price range. It lathers very easily, provides good protection, and delivers a smooth shave with a decent slickness. The almond scent is classic and pleasant without being too strong or artificial. It feels like a proper old-school shaving product that simply works. I have tried more expensive products, including Acqua di Parma Barbiere, and while those may feel more premium in terms of presentation and fragrance, Cella performs extremely well where it matters: lather, cushion, comfort, and value for money. Compared with Proraso, I personally prefer Cella. It feels richer, more comfortable, and gives me a better overall shaving experience. The packaging is simple, nothing fancy, but the product itself is excellent. For anyone using a brush and traditional safety razor, this is very easy to recommend.