Shaving Facial Hair

[WildBlueSooner]

Anyone know where to find a good double edge razor for a good price. I think I might try a "real wet shave". I already have a good brush and some good after shave...just need a good razor and a good cream!

Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Anyone know where to find a good double edge razor for a good price. I think I might try a "real wet shave". I already have a good brush and some good after shave...just need a good razor and a good cream!

I recommend the Merkur HD.

This is where I got mine. Lee's

I'd also recommend ordering a variety pack of double-edged blades. This will give you a good place to start. I go to West Coast Shaving for sampler packs or ordering new blades. I also picked up my brush at the Art of Shaving.

Badger and Blade is a great place to start. They have tons of advice, tips, and reviews. I hope this helps.

[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by AllOGistics

I recommend the Merkur HD.

This is where I got mine. Lee's

I'd also recommend ordering a variety pack of double-edged blades. This will give you a good place to start. I go to West Coast Shaving for sampler packs or ordering new blades. I also picked up my brush at the Art of Shaving.

Badger and Blade is a great place to start. They have tons of advice, tips, and reviews. I hope this helps.

Thanks Greg...much appreciated!

Originally Posted by AllOGistics

I recommend the Merkur HD.

This is where I got mine. Lee's

Thanks for this! I just ordered:
1 x DE Blade Multipack
1 x Col. Conk Sampler

40 blades 10 each of various brands and 4 soaps. I like this, now I can try them all to see what I like the best!

[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by nozero

Thanks for this! I just ordered:
1 x DE Blade Multipack
1 x Col. Conk Sampler

40 blades 10 each of various brands and 4 soaps. I like this, now I can try them all to see what I like the best!

Nice..I dont think I am far behind you! Will be placing my order soon.

[Commander Quan]

Nice choice I have the Heavy Long Barberpole and it is my favorite of the 6 razors I have.

[cricky101]

Originally Posted by AllOGistics

I recommend the Merkur HD.

This is where I got mine. Lee's

I hate you all for making me take up another hobby!

And of course, I just placed my order .....

• Proraso After Shave Balm (3.4 oz. Bottle)

• Proraso Eucalyptus Shaving Cream (5 oz Tube)

• Basic Double Edge Razor and Brush Set (includes the Merkur HD, Vulfix 660 Pure Badger brush, metal razor/brush stand, and selection of blades)

Hopefully this will be a good place to start.

[Commander Quan]

This sounds like a very good start.

When you guys get your new Merkurs do yourselves a favor and throw out the one blade that they come packaged with. Merkur Blades are not looked highly upon and the ones that are packaged with the razors are especially bad.

[The Professor]

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

This sounds like a very good start.

When you guys get your new Merkurs do yourselves a favor and throw out the one blade that they come packaged with. Merkur Blades are not looked highly upon and the ones that are packaged with the razors are especially bad.

Yeah. Definitely don't use it to shave -- or any Merkur blade, for that matter. I learned the bloody hard way.

I did save the blades and used them for scraping up paint and finishing paint trim.

[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by The Professor

Yeah. Definitely don't use it to shave -- or any Merkur blade, for that matter. I learned the bloody hard way.

I did save the blades and used them for scraping up paint and finishing paint trim.

well at least they are not a complete waste!

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

This sounds like a very good start.

When you guys get your new Merkurs do yourselves a favor and throw out the one blade that they come packaged with. Merkur Blades are not looked highly upon and the ones that are packaged with the razors are especially bad.

Originally Posted by The Professor

Yeah. Definitely don't use it to shave -- or any Merkur blade, for that matter. I learned the bloody hard way.

I did save the blades and used them for scraping up paint and finishing paint trim.

Which double edge blades do you guys prefer? Got a linky?

Originally Posted by cricky101

I hate you all for making me take up another hobby!

And of course, I just placed my order .....

• Proraso After Shave Balm (3.4 oz. Bottle)

• Proraso Eucalyptus Shaving Cream (5 oz Tube)

• Basic Double Edge Razor and Brush Set (includes the Merkur HD, Vulfix 660 Pure Badger brush, metal razor/brush stand, and selection of blades)

Hopefully this will be a good place to start.

That's a good place to start! I use the HD, and I really like it. I guess this is a different kind of hill we helped push you down.

[mhailey]

Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Anyone know where to find a good double edge razor for a good price. I think I might try a "real wet shave". I already have a good brush and some good after shave...just need a good razor and a good cream!

www.classicshaving.com

www.vintagebladesllc.com

http://mamabearssoaps.com/ (GREAT SHAVING SOAP!)

i have no relation to any of the above vendors

Matt

[The Professor]

Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Anyone know where to find a good double edge razor for a good price. I think I might try a "real wet shave". I already have a good brush and some good after shave...just need a good razor and a good cream!

I've procured most of my stuff from West Coast Shaving.

I started with (and am still using) the Merkur HD (34C) razor. It's generally a consensus that it's the best "starter" razor for folks because it's forgiving but will still lend itself to advanced technique.

Blades are purely personal. I got the small sampler pack (though I'd recommend the large one) from West Coast. I started at the beginning and worked my way up to more and more "aggressive" (read: sharp) blades and, as I mentioned earlier, have really settled into the Japanese Feathers. But like I said, it's all about *your specific* beard, your skin, and your technique -- the comination of these things will determine what blade works best for YOU. If you do the sampler, spend at least one week using each type of blade -- don't switch brands every other day. Oh ... and just skip the Merkur blades. They're trash.

As for cream, check out the forums and reviews over at B&B. There are so many good things out there that it's hard to recommend just one. As such, I'll recommend two.
1. Proraso shave cream: you can get this at Bath & Body Works locally under the "Bigelow" (sp?) brand, which is the USA import version. It's menthol and eucalyptus and is very soothing.

2. Taylor of Old Bond Street: it's the sh*t. Really. I've been using it 3-5 times a week since early-January and couldn't be happier. Yeah, it's a tad pricey ($14); but it's SOOOO worth it. I'm using Rose and it's nice -- scent is very light and refreshing.

I forgot to mention earlier that after I rinse (first with warm, then with cold water), I use Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave. It's very soothing. The scent is mild and invigorating and goes away quickly (I'm very sensitive to perfumes and nothin I use is strong enough to bother me). Sometimes I'll use a Nivea Sensitive Skin Aftershave, which is nice too. I like the Proraso better, generally, though.

[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by The Professor

I've procured most of my stuff from West Coast Shaving.

I started with (and am still using) the Merkur HD (34C) razor. It's generally a consensus that it's the best "starter" razor for folks because it's forgiving but will still lend itself to advanced technique.

Blades are purely personal. I got the small sampler pack (though I'd recommend the large one) from West Coast. I started at the beginning and worked my way up to more and more "aggressive" (read: sharp) blades and, as I mentioned earlier, have really settled into the Japanese Feathers. But like I said, it's all about *your specific* beard, your skin, and your technique -- the comination of these things will determine what blade works best for YOU. If you do the sampler, spend at least one week using each type of blade -- don't switch brands every other day. Oh ... and just skip the Merkur blades. They're trash.

As for cream, check out the forums and reviews over at B&B. There are so many good things out there that it's hard to recommend just one. As such, I'll recommend two.
1. Proraso shave cream: you can get this at Bath & Body Works locally under the "Bigelow" (sp?) brand, which is the USA import version. It's menthol and eucalyptus and is very soothing.

2. Taylor of Old Bond Street: it's the sh*t. Really. I've been using it 3-5 times a week since early-January and couldn't be happier. Yeah, it's a tad pricey ($14); but it's SOOOO worth it. I'm using Rose and it's nice -- scent is very light and refreshing.

I forgot to mention earlier that after I rinse (first with warm, then with cold water), I use Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave. It's very soothing. The scent is mild and invigorating and goes away quickly (I'm very sensitive to perfumes and nothin I use is strong enough to bother me). Sometimes I'll use a Nivea Sensitive Skin Aftershave, which is nice too. I like the Proraso better, generally, though.

Thanks! The Merkur HD is what I was looking at, I have heard only good things about it. I will try those shaving creams, the sound really good. I also like the idea of the blade sampler pack. Thanks for all of your suggestions!