Captain's Choice Italia Shaving Cream 4oz

Product Overview

Captain's Choice Italia Shaving Cream is a traditional wet shaving cream featuring the warm, alluring scent of almond and an Old World character inspired by the familiar aroma of traditional Italian barber shops. The four-ounce cream is formulated to provide protection and lubrication throughout the shave while producing the cushioning and slickness needed for comfortable razor passes.

Italia can be used for either face lathering or bowl lathering and contains glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and sweet almond oil as part of its formulation. The shaving cream is packaged with four ounces of product inside an oversized six-ounce jar, providing additional room for loading a shaving brush without pushing cream over the edge.

Quick Take

A 4oz shaving cream combining a warm almond fragrance with the slickness and cushioning needed for traditional wet shaving. Captain's Choice Italia works for both face and bowl lathering and comes in an oversized 6oz jar that provides extra loading room.

Scent Notes

Featured Note: Almond

Italia centers on a warm almond fragrance with the Old World character Captain's Choice associates with traditional Italian barber shops. The familiar almond aroma gives the cream a classic identity rooted in a scent style enjoyed by generations of shaving customers.

Best For

• Wet shavers who enjoy traditional almond shaving cream fragrances.
• Those looking for a shaving cream suitable for either face or bowl lathering.
• Shavers seeking cushioning and slickness during multiple razor passes.
• Travelers who prefer an easily dispensed shaving cream.
• Fans of traditional Italian barbershop inspired wet shaving products.

Performance Profile

Captain's Choice designed Italia Shaving Cream to protect and lubricate the skin during each pass of the razor. The cream builds a lather with cushioning and slickness to help the razor move comfortably across the shaving area.

• Cushioning: Designed to provide cushioning between the razor and skin throughout the shave.
• Slickness: Provides the lubrication needed for the blade to move across the shaving area.
• Face or Bowl Lathering: Italia can be worked directly on the face or prepared separately in a shaving bowl.
• Moisturizing Formula: Captain's Choice describes the cream as leaving the skin moisturized and nourished after shaving.
• Travel Friendly: The cream can be easily dispensed, making it a practical option for travel.

Key Ingredients

• Glycerin: Included as part of the shaving cream formulation.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: Aloe is included among the supplied ingredients.
• Sweet Almond Oil: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil is included in the formula.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Captain's Choice describes Italia as an opportunity to lather up with the warm and alluring scent of almond while experiencing its Old World charm. The brand points to the longstanding popularity of this familiar almond fragrance in traditional Italian barber shops, where generations of customers have enjoyed the scent.

Beyond fragrance, Captain's Choice designed Italia to protect and lubricate the skin during each pass of the blade. Whether face lathering or bowl lathering, the cream is intended to provide the cushioning and slickness that traditional wet shavers look for in their shaving routine.

Directions for Use

For bowl lathering, place a small amount of Captain's Choice Italia Shaving Cream into a shaving bowl and work with a damp shaving brush, gradually adding water as needed until the desired lather consistency is reached. For face lathering, load a damp shaving brush with a small amount of cream and work the lather directly onto the shaving area, adding water gradually as needed.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Essential Oil / Fragrance Oil Blend), Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Hydroxide.

Product Details

• Brand: Captain's Choice
• Product: Italia Shaving Cream
• Product Type: Shaving Cream
• Net Weight: 4oz
• Jar Capacity: 6oz
• Featured Note: Almond
• Scent Character: Warm, Almond, Old World Inspired
• Lathering Methods: Face Lather or Bowl Lather
• Key Ingredients: Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sweet Almond Oil

Packaging Information

Captain's Choice packages four ounces of Italia Shaving Cream in a slightly oversized six-ounce jar. The additional space provides room to load a shaving brush while helping prevent product from escaping over the side of the container.

Contents may shift during transit. Captain's Choice states that this is normal and does not indicate a problem with the product.

Why Buy From The Razor Company?

• Authentic artisan wet shaving and grooming products.
• Fast, reliable shipping from fellow traditional wet shaving enthusiasts.
• Knowledgeable customer service backed by a passion for traditional wet shaving and men's grooming.

Pro Tip

Take advantage of the oversized jar by loading your damp shaving brush directly from the container. Add water gradually while face or bowl lathering until Italia reaches the slick, cushioned consistency you prefer for your shave.

Related Products

Pair Captain's Choice Italia Shaving Cream with a quality shaving brush and lather bowl for a traditional wet shaving setup. Complete the shave with your preferred Captain's Choice aftershave splash.

FAQ

What does Captain's Choice Italia Shaving Cream smell like?
Captain's Choice Italia features a warm almond fragrance with an Old World character inspired by the familiar scent associated with traditional Italian barber shops.

How much shaving cream is in Captain's Choice Italia?
Captain's Choice Italia contains 4 ounces of shaving cream.

Why is Captain's Choice Italia packaged in a 6oz jar if it contains 4oz of shaving cream?
Captain's Choice intentionally places 4 ounces of shaving cream in an oversized 6-ounce jar. The extra space gives you room to load a shaving brush without pushing product over the side.

Can Captain's Choice Italia be bowl lathered?
Yes. Captain's Choice specifically states that Italia Shaving Cream can be used for bowl lathering.

Can Captain's Choice Italia be face lathered?
Yes. Italia is suitable for face lathering as well as bowl lathering.

Does Captain's Choice Italia contain sweet almond oil?
Yes. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil is included in the supplied ingredient declaration.

Does Captain's Choice Italia contain glycerin and aloe?
Yes. The supplied formula contains both glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.

Is it normal for the shaving cream to shift inside the jar during shipping?
Yes. Captain's Choice states that the contents may shift during transit and that this is normal. The oversized jar also means the container is not intended to appear completely full.

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