re: Any Old School &quot;Wet Shavers&quot; on the OT?

Posted by pleading the fifth

Member since Feb 2006

3892 posts

Posted on 11/15/16 at 9:50 pm to Green Chili Tiger

Mühle safety razor and badger hair shave brush - Art of Shaving sandalwood shave oil and cream - two passes, first with the grain and second against (I have a full beard so only my neck and cheek line)

Bearded Bastard Opium Den beard oil followed by Honest Amish Heavy Duty Beard Balm - boar bristle brush to finish

This post was edited on 11/15/16 at 9:51 pm

Posted by Shunface

Lafayette County Detention Center

Member since Jan 2013

4581 posts

Posted on 11/15/16 at 10:12 pm to Green Chili Tiger

I've had a beard for 6 years and use an electric for neck and trimming. Have contemplated recently on going to a razor for the neck/cheeks but don't want to haske with shaving cream.

Posted by Bama Shadow

Member since Jan 2009

575 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 12:05 am to Shunface

Made the switch a few years ago and would never go back to a disposable. Better shave and much cheaper. I use a Merkur Futur handle with feather blades and C.O. Bigelow cream from Bath and Body Works which is green Poraso rebranded. Watch for sales and you can get a good deal. Other day their website had them buy 3 get 2 free so I got 5 tubes for 30.00.

Posted by KG6

Member since Aug 2009

10920 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 6:19 am to CMBears1259

This is my 3rd year with a DE razor. I'm on my second 50 pack of feather blades. About half way through I got a tub of Taylor's of old bond street ND have over a year left of that cream. I NEVER spend money on shaving anymore. I keep a beard and the DE razor is so much easier to keep a straight hair line. Its a few more secondo of prep time, but I can make 2 passes in the time I make 2 with a standard razor cartridge.

Posted by soccerfüt

Location: A Series of Tubes

Member since May 2013

65608 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 6:57 am to Green Chili Tiger

I have a full beard, I trim under & above it every day after I get out of the shower.

I don't use water to shave, my neck beard & the hairs above cooperate while still warm & moist from the shower.

I found KAI razors in Japan (they were at the Imperial Hotel) and this 5 pack at under $10 with shipping will last me at least five months.

If I shaved my whole face every day, I'd be more concerned and studying more options.

Posted by Jenar Boy

Elsewhere

Member since Aug 2013

12532 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 7:04 am to Green Chili Tiger

Just switched to this. Liking it so far

Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Savannah

Member since Sep 2012

17474 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 7:24 am to Green Chili Tiger

Yes sir. Merkur with Personna blades and Prosaro Sandlewood Shaving Soap. Good stuff.

Posted by ShoeBang

Member since May 2012

19356 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 7:36 am to Green Chili Tiger

Full Beard

Wal Mart brand multi blade razor, equate shaving cream.

Off brand beard trimmer that cost me like $22

I probably spend $6 a month on my beard and it looks every bit as "kept up" as people with bougie modern-but-not-modern "look at how sophisticated I am" setups.

Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu

Central, LA

Member since Jan 2013

22163 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 7:49 am to Green Chili Tiger

I think you have convinced me to get that. I rock a full beard and I needed someone like me to tell me what to do.

Posted by NASA_ISS_Tiger

Huntsville, Al via Sulphur, LA

Member since Sep 2005

7979 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 7:57 am to Green Chili Tiger

Made the switch to a Merkur blade and 34C. Currently using Art of Shaving soap and creams..but after I run out I'll diversify (they seem gimmicky).

I'll change from Merkur blades later to a sharper blade, but these do for now. I know I've saved a shite TON of money over multi blades/shaving creams in a can since I've switched. Best decision ever...not to mention shaving with the grain and then across the grain (for me) gives me the smoothest shave ever.

Posted by Ross

Member since Oct 2007

47824 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 8:07 am to Green Chili Tiger

Cutting Form 1

Cutting Form 2

Cutting Form 3

Method Shaving. Better to do it right.

Seriously though what the frick

Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Savannah

Member since Sep 2012

17474 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 8:17 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger

quote:
I'll change from Merkur blades later to a sharper blade

Personna blades are way sharper...

Posted by TheBoo

South to Louisiana

Member since Aug 2012

4498 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 8:25 am to Green Chili Tiger

BIC Chrome Platinum is the best blade I've found so far. More forgiving than Feathers and are smoother.

Posted by NASA_ISS_Tiger

Huntsville, Al via Sulphur, LA

Member since Sep 2005

7979 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 8:32 am to Spaceman Spiff

quote:
Personna blades are way sharper...

What about Feather?

Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Savannah

Member since Sep 2012

17474 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 8:55 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger

I've used feather ones, but like Personna better - they are very sharp and hold their edge a little longer. Get one of those sample variety packs that has different ones if you can find it and try them out.

Posted by Green Chili Tiger

Lurking the Tin Foil Hat Board

Member since Jul 2009

47602 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:01 am to Spaceman Spiff

I'm bookmarking this to remember all these brands when I upgrade later.

I just started a couple of months ago. I got this Van Der Hagen kit to start:

with this Van Der Hagen Razor:

Grand total of about $40 with 10 Blades.

Posted by bamafan1001

Member since Jun 2011

15783 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:07 am to ShoeBang

Good for you bro. Some men like a nice shave. Your method doesnt save time or money

Posted by bamafan1001

Member since Jun 2011

15783 posts

Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:09 am to TheBoo

Have tried tons of blades including Feathers, Astras, etc. Gillete Silver Blue was best for my face