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re: Wet Shaving Thread: It's been a while
Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:00 pm to Ace Midnight
Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:00 pm to Ace Midnight
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And the DE blades themselves cost - literally, pennies.
Just picked up a box of 100 Persona blades for 12 bucks.
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Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:08 pm to ehidal1
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ehidal1
I have a starter email that I send to friends sometimes. I will dig it up and post it here later.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:13 pm to Old Sarge
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how I do it is still wet shaving isn't it?
I would say no - because it is a term of art. "Wet shaving" strongly implies either DE safety or straight razor and actual brush, soap, cream, etc. not a can/hot lather, whatnot.
There are some cats that use catridges with a wet shaving soap/cream in a bowl applied with a brush - but even those would be considered hybrids.
What you're doing is what I would call "late 20th Century" commercial shaving.
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If I get a good shave from them, and millions of men do, why is it less than optimal?
While we've gone into some things in the thread - there is no way to get the same quality of shave from a cartridge as is possible with a DE or straight razor. Heck, I realized that in the 80s when my barber would use lather and a shavette to do my neckline. I thought "man, my face could never be that smooth" - and now it is.
You may disagree, but as I've done both types of shaving, I tend to defer to my opinion, particularly for my face and beard.
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Where did I attack or degrade how you do it?
Sorry if I jumped the gun with you, Sarge - we typically get one or more "too cool for school" cartridge defenders in the thread who call us "Dapper Don" or whatnot.
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I'm in here reading the posts to learn
I'll try not to lose sight of that.
We cool.
This post was edited on 1/17/15 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:14 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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For the guy asking about Proraso... Probably nobody selling it in BR.
What the f*ck are you guys doing going to "stores"? It's 2015. Amazon.com - BAM - Proraso Red, 4 tubes for $32 delivered to my mailbox.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:59 pm to Ace Midnight
So what's the advantages of a product like that over a regular soap with lotion in it? I went to lotion soap because I got razor burn with regular shaving gels.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 1:25 pm to Old Sarge
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So what's the advantages of a product like that over a regular soap with lotion in it?
I would assume because it is designed for shaving (of course, so is the chemsoap I rail about). If your soap works for you - go ahead, but if you make the jump, I recommend you try something from Bigelow, Col Conk or Proraso (even if you don't go whole hog on the expensive stuff) and see what a difference it makes.
For example - I used to be a Gillette Edge man, myself - and would still use it in a pinch if I had to go back to that aisle in Wal-Mart - but I didn't like that stuff being near my eyes. Now, with any of the Proraso (and I started with Omega soap - also by Proraso) - I can get it in my mouth and it doesn't bother me. Now, I wouldn't recommend eating it for a meal, but that sums up my satisfaction with the switch.
When I first started with the Proarso Red (Sandalwood) - Mrs. Midnight said, "I like it when you shave in the morning, because the scent lingers in there until after I get up."
She never said that about any of that spray can crap.
Let me ask you this, Sarge: Do you think you can load a brush and build a good lather with your regular lotion soap? If so, go for it. If not, at least give a quality mid-level wet shaving soap or cream a chance.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 1:36 pm to Ace Midnight
I'm going to order some.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 1:36 pm to Old Sarge
How are the neighbors sarge?
Posted on 1/17/15 at 1:58 pm to Tiger Ryno
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Posted on 1/20/15 at 12:57 pm to SwaggerCopter
How much is a quality badger brush? $30?
What does everyone use a post shave treatment?
Anywhere in Baton Rouge that sells Merkurs?
What does everyone use a post shave treatment?
Anywhere in Baton Rouge that sells Merkurs?
Posted on 1/20/15 at 1:04 pm to SwaggerCopter
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Anyone have anything cool they want to brag about?
$3 a month with dollarshaveclub and 1 can of barbasol = $4.50 total a month to shave, and I shave my head to the scalp and my face every weekday. Why anyone would bother paying more than that is beyond me.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 2:12 pm to dnm3305
I think it has a lot to do with the ritual of prepping the cream and using the badger brush.
Some people love it.
Some people love it.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 2:41 pm to CBandits82
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I think it has a lot to do with the ritual of prepping the cream and using the badger brush.
Some people love it.
Definitely. Making shaving something you look forward to is a huge factor.
Also if anyone is looking to try some new blades, TryABlade.com is a really cool website where you can order any quantity up to 5 of any blade. I just bought 3 each of 6 different types of blades (18 total) for 6 bucks after shipping.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 2:51 pm to SwaggerCopter
Edwin Jagger De89bl, Proraso sandalwood, feather blades.
I usually keep a light beard and just shave neck and along cheekbones, so I mostly use the Dreadnought Avenger brush. It's got a smaller profile.
I've got a Bloc Osma Alum Block and a styptic pencil for the inevitable cuts.
As for aftershave, I usually just use cheap drug store brands. I'm partial to the Old Spice cologne and a cream whose name escapes me at the moment.
I usually keep a light beard and just shave neck and along cheekbones, so I mostly use the Dreadnought Avenger brush. It's got a smaller profile.
I've got a Bloc Osma Alum Block and a styptic pencil for the inevitable cuts.
As for aftershave, I usually just use cheap drug store brands. I'm partial to the Old Spice cologne and a cream whose name escapes me at the moment.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 3:24 pm to SwaggerCopter
Where can you buy a Merkur safety razor in Baton Rouge?
Posted on 1/20/15 at 3:37 pm to CBandits82
You can't. But you can get them on Amazon. Two days if you have prime.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 4:52 pm to CBandits82
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What does everyone use a post shave treatment?
Clubman Pinaud aftershave
Posted on 1/20/15 at 10:33 pm to CBandits82
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Where can you buy a Merkur safety razor in Baton Rouge?
Salon by New Balance in Town Center and Art of Shaving at the MOL both sell handles. I think AOS has Merkur and maybe one other brand of safety razors.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 10:36 pm to SwaggerCopter
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You can't
Negative ghostrider, both the Art of Shaving store and some salon by New Balance in Town Center sell razors. A couple of other places (think places like Perlis or McLavy's/men's fine clothier) probably carry some razors.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 10:38 pm to SwaggerCopter
A good hot shower, then hop out of shower while the whiskers are soft and easily shavable and dry shave with a Gillette Fusion. All you soft tacos and your elaborate shaving equipment.
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