Alraz the Atom Bomb

[sired8]

For those unfamiliar with the Atom Bomb, this is where it all started:
Atom Bomb Homemade

Return of the Bomb

Testimonials:

Bomb Experience

Alraz Magical Water Bombs

Bomb Dense Bayrum

Bomb Alraz

Reviews:
Chillwhip

Bomb Alraz



Clockwise from top left:
Bayrum, Lime followed by Al's bayrum aftershave
Samples: Almond, Lavender and Vetiver

I must mention that my water is hard and I'm too cheap to invest in Brita-water softener. But have since bought water bottles.

The brush used for these is Omega #21047 ( mixed loft )

Packaging:
Comes with 4oz amber-like jar with plastic sealant to maintain cream's freshness.

Texture:
It's definitely dense. I wouldn't say it's very soft it probably falls in between soap and cream.

Latherability:
Absolutely wonderful! I hate my water but that's beside the point. It takes about a little over 3 minutes to create the "whip-cream" effect. It definitely holds up. It's not effervescent and won't run from your face.

Cushion:
I don't even feel like I'm shaving. No BS! It glides ever so smoothly! I sometimes have to stop to make sure the blade is really touching my face!

Moisturizing:
Hands down marvelous! I've been using this for sometime now and I'll never forget the first experience and current which is it leaves your face nice and soft like one of those exotic $1000 pillow. It doesn't leave your face greasy-like to point you've to wipe your face. My face seems as though you've doused it with splash of fountain of youth formula. There is no drying or flaking of the sort. Top notch!

The pictures don't do these creams justice because at the time they were used with hard water. At least you've a general idea as to how they lather in general.

Atom Bomb Lavender


Atom Bomb Vetiver


Atom Bomb Almond


Atom Bomb Lime


Atom Bomb Bayrum


Overall impression:
I've never been a cream type guy until I tried out C.O. Bigelow, I wanted to try something else and I'm glad I discovered Alraz's the Atom Bomb. Being a Bayrum nut, I went and got one from him and its is great cream thus far. Yes, indeed takes a little work but you won't regret it. It certainly needs only pea-sized portion compared to others and you've moisturisers and cushion in cream. This actually saves you expense of having to buy aftershave balms or lotions. To me this is like going from my modified honda to having a Subaru STi. The latter has the performance and Symmetrical AWD. In this case, the Atom Bomb has it all: from lathering, moisturizers, cushioning and beautiful aroma that's not too strong. He can personalize your cream in that he can make it as dense as you like and what not.
Further, those having trouble with lathering will have blast with these as it will provide whip cream lather with a little work.

This has left my face smooth for well over 15hrs. I'm sure if I stayed past that no doubt it would be gone beyond 24hr period. Exceptional indeed as I have sensitive skin.

One thing to note, this actually destroyed the infamous boar scent we've all come to know and appreciate

Very impressed with Al's Atom Bomb. Further, he has great follow-up with his clientele. He checks up on you to see as to whether or not you've any questions or concerns.

Here are scents available:
Calypso (bay rum), Soca (lime), lemon, Tangier (Tangerine), Calabria (bergamot), Palermo (sage), Bodega (cedar), lavender, Sweet Neroli, ChillWhip (basically like Noxema on steroids), vetiver, almond, Wild Prairie (floral), Boheme (floral, very floral), geranium (floral), Saigon (lemongrass) and, the popular ProBomb (however this one is does not smell exactly like Proraso because it has EOs instead of FOs). The names in capitals in most cases contain oils besides the one listed but I can make the single oil. Calypso and Soca are the bestsellers.

*Disclaimer:
I do not work with Al, I am just a consumer and happen to love the Bomb. I am not receiving any monetary compensation or otherwise.

[sired8]

Gentlemen,

I had an epiphany tired of lathering cream in a bowls/mugs I said to myself screw it and decide to face lather for once. By God the difference! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves:



Alraz the Atom Bomb
Again hard water was used in lathering. I left the cream for 10 minutes. It didn't cake nor did it run from face. What ever cream I've ever used-lets say C.O. Bigelow multiply the cushioning and moisturizing tenfold:



*note*
the cake on my right face wasn't from the Bomb-it was from another cream I was testing.

Lastly, I was looking at my stop watch as I formed lather and at 19 seconds in it exploded. Come 34 seconds it was an awesome whipped cream effect! This is coming from someone who's never face-lathered.

[mbwhoosh]

Cream: Al Raz's Atomic Bomb Lime

Brush: Tweezerman Badger



Sir-ed was kind enough to send some of Al's cream my way when he purchased his. Following is a miniature review of the cream as the video pretty much takes care of the lather questions.


Density: Al's cream is very dense and not at all runny (C.O. Bigelow) yet calling it a soft soap isn't right either in my opinion it has a fair amount of grit and stickiness to it. I would say it falls somewhere between TOBS cream and valobra or cella as far as density.

Latherability: This cream does take time to get used to and has some very unique quirks to it, however the lather can be achieved when lathered properly is truly impressive when considering the size amount used. This cream is hydrophobic, that is its afraid of water, far more so than any other cream I have tried. Literally wetting a brush and shaking it vigorously a few times is all that is required to build lather with this product.

It also takes a bit of time to get this cream going which is why I believe some get frustrated and try adding water because they believe this will get the cream going quicker. Just a few drops is enough to make this stuff go flat and runny, just give it a minute or so of hard work and a damp brush and you will be surprised with what it can produce.

Another thing is most people use a almond sized dollop with this product as they would do so with other creams. A pea sized or smaller amount is all that is needed with this stuff. Any more and you likely to overflow your bowl or make a dry thick lather.


Moisturizing: I never really notice this part on any soap or cream I have ever used so can not comment. I will say that the cream did not dry out my skin but then I have oily skin so take that as you will.

Scent: is purely preference based and should have nothing to do with a review in my opinion. That being said I love lime soaps and creams and quite enjoyed the bomb's scent. it lasted through the mixing and the whole shave and disappeared as soon as I put on my ASB as I a good lather scent should.


In conclusion I would (and will) happily buy and use the Bomb again and recommend it to anyone who enjoys cream or is unsatisfied with the volume of their current lather.

[wchnu]

Great review when I run out of the 40000 creams and stuff I have now will check that out


Fuzzy

[mbwhoosh]

Feb 21, 2010 3:10:31 GMT -5 wchnu said:

Great review when I run out of the 40000 creams and stuff I have now will check that out


Fuzzy

I know exactly how you feel

[wchnu]

Feb 21, 2010 3:16:10 GMT -5 mbwhoosh said:

Feb 21, 2010 3:10:31 GMT -5 wchnu said:

Great review when I run out of the 40000 creams and stuff I have now will check that out


Fuzzy

I know exactly how you feel

With my fingers usually


Fuzzy

[rocketman]

That review has me wanting to check it out! I appreciate MB that you admit to feeling challenged when determining the 'moisturizing factor' of a shave product. For me, I tend to absent mindedly rate them more on a drying out scale! So, I also find it difficult to tell if a specific product is moisturizing or not. Your honesty makes me appreciate your review even more!

I will keep my eyes peeled.

[wchnu]

I am not sure that I can judge well if a product is moisturizing or not myself. I just know what I like usually.

Fuzzy