haven't caught up yet, but i posted my travel merkur earlier or either in the razor burn thread. it's polymer so you won't have an issue with tsa, as long as there isn't a blade in it.
Hey I understand. Start with using traditional lather soap or cream built with a brush and a cartridge razor like a Mach3. Give DE shaving a try when you're comfortable with the concept.
whenever i get a lot of money i'm just going to take off work for a month and let tydefan buy cool shit for me and teach me how to be like him. without the anger of course.
Have a $250 electric razor that I use with a no fog mirror in the shower. No nicks, no razor burn. Done in 5minutes tops. Almost straight razor close.
i think he's implying that we're homosex even though wet shaving is literally the manliest thing you can do
Mantic, welcome. longtime fan, first time caller.....i love the AoS pre-shave oil. do you have a recommendation for one, preferably cheaper?
I have the same screenname on several shaving forums. If he send me a PM from the same screen name on one of those then there's no doubt.
i can offer you a get out of jail free card* that good for anything? Spoiler provided you get arrested by me or in my presence
Some good info posted so far. I will just add a few options for those looking for soap/cream options: Momma Bear shaving soap is inexpensive and works great. : http://mamabearssoaps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 Also, check your local bed, bath and beyond for C.O. Bigelow brand products. The shave cream is made by Poraso and it kicks ass : http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2257431&cm_vc=200 Oh and NNB, look for One Planet shaving oil at your local pharmacy (think I got mine at Rite Aid). Here is an Amazon link in so you know what it looks like and in case its not stocked locally : http://www.amazon.com/One-Planet-Shaving-Unscented-Natural/dp/B0041XD4QE
Its a panasonic arc IV. Guarantee you'd swtich over to my side if you used it just once......guarantee it.
Momma Bear shaving soap is glycerine based instead of tallow based. That's another good option at a great price. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll add it to the list.
lol Spoiler Not laughing at you, Dutch, but the thought of going back to electric now is funny to me. It would take the fun out of it.
Im really impressed with all the info in this thread. I've been wet shaving daily for three months. I can't go back to electric or fusion style shaving.
I'm not a big fan of pre-shave oils: they've never worked well for me and I think they're really not needed as long as you do a decent prep. That said, Truefitt & Hill's "Authentic No. 10" pre-shave "protector" is OK (and cheaper than some of the other pre-shave oils). Pacific Shaving's Shave Oil can be used as a pre-shave or used by itself.
This just became my favorite thread ever. Even better after having mantic59 join after watching your videos. Very excited about getting into this stuff. Here's a question...why buy so many razors? I feel like once you get one you like, you'd stick with it and the blades is where you'd go nuts with the different types. This is obviously with no experience. I feel like this is my next manly hobby where I go a bit nuts after a while. Ice hockey, beer homebrewing, good coffee to name a couple others.
One razor is plenty. Then again, shouldn't one type of beer and one type of coffee be plenty to get a man through his daily routine? I've had dozen and dozen pass through my hands. Most went to new homes, some stayed with me. Whether it was the history, the difference in shave, or I "just like it," some will always stay with me. Realistically, one mild and one aggressive (or an adjustable if you please) could last you a lifetime.
Edit: (moved from other thread): just started wet shaving I am using a 1966 GILLETTE ADJUSTABLE SLIM razor. I am still figuring out which blades that I like and working on technique/adjustment numbers. As far as blades go, I have used (the green box -Derby blades),(Feather- yellow box), ordered Crystal blades, and have but haven't tried some Voskhod Teflon coated blades and some Trig blades that I guess the company threw in when I ordered other stuff. I have a badger hair brush and razorock alum. I have the proraso cream (the one in the tube) and Taylor of old bond street shaving cream for sensitive skin. For after shave care I have been using the alum, then nivea shave balm, then after that "dries" I use a moisturizer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As far as a novice review of the blades that I have used: Feather- seem to be sharp as shit, I have to use like a 1 out of 9 on the adjustment, there is very little pull on the hair, but I will cut myself and not even know it if I am not careful with my technique(particularly when I was using higher adjustment numbers) Derby- These feel perfect when new, not too sharp to where I feel like I am cutting myself but no pull on hairs either. I hardly feel like I can cut myself with these unless I have terrible technique. They do seem to get dull fast, I had planned on changing blades once per week but after about 4 days it feels like it is time for a new blade with these. It also seems like stuff builds up on the blade while I am shaving more, with this blade, and I have to stop and really clean the blade more often to get a close shave on a low number adjustment, but that could just be my technique, supplies or something. haven't tried the other blades yet. I like the other supplies that I am using, but I don't really have anything to compare it to as far as giving a novice review of them. My shaving gear for anyone interested: 1966 Gillette adjustable slim from ebay for $50
From reading around...does the alum block and a styptic pencil do the same thing or do you use both for nicks?
Styptic pencil for nicks and cuts. Alum can help with tiny bleeders but nothing like what a styptic pencil can. Alum is more for cleaning (like an astringent or alcohol) which is a good idea. As stated before, it's not a have to have piece of equipment but it's nice to have it around. Some use it instead of aftershave. At $5, if you don't like it it's not a huge loss. It can serve as deodorant too. A styptic pencil is a great idea though. Especially for beginners, I'd say it's a must.
Ahh. I already have the pencil but saw that the block can be more soothing on nicks. Saw it was cheap so if it was useful to have both then why not?
I agree. If styptic pencils get too wet they crumble. Alum blocks can break but it takes a nice drop on the floor to do it. They just can't stop nastier cuts they way a styptic pencil can. I think they're both handy to have and dirt cheap so I wouldn't discourage anyone from having both if it works for them.