zlato Posted September 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Please assist me in finding the correct solution to the following puzzle: If: (a) one shaves twice per day, (b) the preferred shaving gel can weights between 7-8 ounces, © one prefers not to purchase the common gels often sold on ships Then: how many cans of shaving gels do I need to bring on board? Not my major problem in my universe; however, recommendations (do not want to grow a beard) appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted September 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Good question: women have to measure things out too for hair products, hand creams etc and for all of us things like contact lens solutions etc. How available are one's preferred brands in upcoming port stops in order to resupply, since heavy liquids can eat up a lot of baggage weight when we try to keep things under 50#. Most ports seem to carry Proctor and Gamble brands today and a google research may find something similar but maybe under a different label or logo, depending upon where you are going. Boots is like the major US drug store chains and shows up all over the world, at least where the British once were. Valetta in Malta has a particularly good dockside pharmacy, often w/o an RX for many items. The ship store stocks some of these personal care items and I'll try to survey what they carry on our next cruise. My guess it will carry some form of a shaving cream, but don't know which brand or style of delivery. I know the ship store carries the 3 in1 contact lens solutions, but finding the H202 lens cleaning option can lead one on some merry goose chases across the world looking for more, let alone finding just the saline solutions. But you can buy contact lenses themselves over the counter in Portugal. Go figure. Edited September 6, 2015 by OlsSalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbe Posted September 6, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Please assist me in finding the correct solution to the following puzzle: If: (a) one shaves twice per day, (b) the preferred shaving gel can weights between 7-8 ounces, © one prefers not to purchase the common gels often sold on ships Then: how many cans of shaving gels do I need to bring on board? Not my major problem in my universe; however, recommendations (do not want to grow a beard) appreciated. zlato, please follow these instructions to achieve the desired mathematical outcome. :) Purchase a nice new container of your favourite gel today. Begin using it tomorrow. (Note on calendar the start date) The day the can runs out, make another note on calendar. Add up the number of days to see how long one container lasts. Divide the number of expected cruise days by the above total. Buy this many containers (plus one more just incase) of your favourite shaving gel. Enjoy your wonderful cruise. :) ;) colbe MEdMath (Hons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) My DH would have used two cans (probably). :) At home, about how often do you reach for a new can. Once a month? Once every six week? Edited September 6, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 6, 2015 zlato, please follow these instructions to achieve the desired mathematical outcome. :) Purchase a nice new container of your favourite gel today. Begin using it tomorrow. (Note on calendar the start date) The day the can runs out, make another note on calendar. Add up the number of days to see how long one container lasts. Divide the number of expected cruise days by the above total. Buy this many containers (plus one more just incase) of your favourite shaving gel. Enjoy your wonderful cruise. :) ;) colbe MEdMath (Hons) This is exactly what I do for all personal toiletries, i.e eye drops, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I have used the approximately 3oz travel shaving creams for 15 days comfortably. If that helps. We have done several variations of the tests described above, and they work fairly well. But, be aware, after 30 years of extensive traveling, your habits can change, and you can use less, or more. Ours have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted September 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) zlato, please follow these instructions to achieve the desired mathematical outcome. :) Purchase a nice new container of your favourite gel today. Begin using it tomorrow. (Note on calendar the start date) The day the can runs out, make another note on calendar. Add up the number of days to see how long one container lasts. Divide the number of expected cruise days by the above total. Buy this many containers (plus one more just incase) of your favourite shaving gel. Enjoy your wonderful cruise. :) ;) colbe MEdMath (Hons) The above quoted post is it! However, if you do run out, be aware that the HAL supplied bath gel works well. An aside: women are used to using one product for many purposes! Great length for a cruise. Have super time!!! Edited September 6, 2015 by SilvertoGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted September 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 6, 2015 If: ... © one prefers not to purchase the common gels often sold on shipsSome CCers may remember my perpetual cynicism about the World Floating Spa Domination Company (aka Steiner Leisure, aka the operator of the spa on just about every ship of every major cruise line). But despite that, I would suggest not dismissing out of hand the Elemis Skin Soothe Shave Gel that may well be on sale on board. It is probably the best shave gel that I have ever come across. And you don't need much of it: 1-2 ml per shave is all that's necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retafcruiser Posted September 6, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 6, 2015 ..... how many cans of shaving gels do I need to bring on board? Take three to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 6, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 6, 2015 A few years ago my DH changed over to using an electric shaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazmyn49 Posted September 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 6, 2015 DH says the hair conditioner supplied in the shower works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 6, 2015 This is really not complicated. My DH is very fussy and WILL NOT be without his shaving cream. He has it calculated as suggested and can usually manage with one can for a 30 day cruise. 33 or more usually takes it to two or a larger can ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted September 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2015 The softer water on the ship might make one can go longer too and you might need to use less. Or you could say you were just getting ready for pirate night. Isn't 3-day stubble "hot" today anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keroppi2011 Posted September 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I realize a woman's shaving needs are different from a man's, but years ago someone recommended to me to use conditioner rather than shaving gel. Still follow that advice as conditioner products are more readily available, cost much less and do the job just as well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted September 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Start using an electric. Since I started travelling as much as I do, I made the switch. Less product I have to take on a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted September 7, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I would call the shaving cream company and ask then about how many shaves in a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare visagrunt Posted September 7, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Shaving mug, shaving brush and a puck of high quality shaving soap. Will cost you less that the equivalent number of shaves using shave gel, you'll get a better first pass because the brush lifts your hair and it creates far less waste. Added bonus, it's legit for carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted September 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Whatever you guys use, if you run out, call Room Service and get a bowl of whipped cream delivered. I love a man with the vestiges of whipped cream on his face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted September 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Whatever you guys use, if you run out, call Room Service and get a bowl of whipped cream delivered. I love a man with the vestiges of whipped cream on his face! Oh I could say so many things to this but I'll behave :D;):p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted September 7, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Oh I could say so many things to this but I'll behave :D;):p. Bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted September 7, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Oh I could say so many things to this but I'll behave :D;):p. I assumed she was talking about the cute room service guy. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaos WolfKat Posted September 7, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) The above quoted post is it! However, if you do run out, be aware that the HAL supplied bath gel works well. An aside: women are used to using one product for many purposes! Great length for a cruise. Have super time!!! Spot on! For what it's worth, though, I've found that the conditioner or lotion works MUCH better as shave cream than soap of any kind - No nicks! Edited September 7, 2015 by Khaos WolfKat Purple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 7, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Two cans. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted September 7, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Whatever you guys use, if you run out, call Room Service and get a bowl of whipped cream delivered. I love a man with the vestiges of whipped cream on his face! Thanks for the wonderful mental image - and memory! sighhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antique sailor Posted September 7, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Ahoy shipmate, as they say in the parrot world.....tucans will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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