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[quote=tryfuhl;832614]After reading some of.these you guys are going to hate me... [B]I shave with water only[/B].. I can even remove my gate with enough passes.. it grows in very slowly though.. no razor burn..[/quote]

Me to. Hot water in the shower daily.....no worries

I got this: [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NL0T1G/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1315537949&sr=8-1]Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor:Amazon:Health & Personal Care[/url]

And this: [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NCMMBA/ref=mp_s_a_3?qid=1315538013&sr=8-3]Merkur Double Edge Safety Razor Blades- 3 Pack of 10 Blades:Amazon:Health & Personal Care[/url]

If you are going to switch be sure to get good shaving cream and brush.

I'm looking at this shaving soap, anyone got anything similar? This stuff good?

[url=http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-5-2-147/dp/B0015UWUFM/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3]Amazon.com: Proraso Shaving Soap 5.2 oz (147 g): Health & Personal Care[/url]

Guys I definitely need some tips in this department. I use a Fusion Pro after warm shower and I still feel like I am tugging in the goatee region. Should I switch to a blade?

Also, does anyone recommend a particular trimming kit for maintaining beards. Each one I have tried in the past has been horrible.

[quote=Mattyk;832565]You sold me on the Merkur by pointing out the cost of the blades. Gonna order one right now.[/quote]

Which one exactly are you guys buying? can you provide a link. I see a whole bunch on Amazon.

I recommend not shaving at all as a solution. :)

By not spending 5 minutes a day shaving, I save 35 minutes every week, which adds up to 30 hours a year. By embracing the beard I add a day to every year.

[quote=mredskins;832739]Which one exactly are you guys buying? can you provide a link. I see a whole bunch on Amazon.[/quote]

I'm looking at the 180 or the 178, not sure what the big differences are.

Where's Buster the shaving pro?

[quote=Mattyk;832745]I'm looking at the 180 or the 178, not sure what the big differences are.

Where's Buster the shaving pro?[/quote]

I think it is the length of the handle.

You called? My face feels like my daughter's bottom and I enjoyed the shave too.

Bay Rum Soap + Clubman aftershave today.

Anyways, the Merkur razors are great pieces...I just sold mine for $40 actually (cleared out some of my accumulating razors before baby was born). However, I'm not a fan of Merkur blades, but everyone's face is different.

Best source for blades: (best price, service and selection)
[URL="http://www.westcoastshaving.com"]Men's Wet Shaving, Grooming, Skin and Hair Care - West Coast Shaving[/URL]

I use Crystal blades, about a dozen bucks for 100 blades and a blade lasts me a week! Israeli Red Pack Personna blades are a great starter blade...sharp but not aggressive.

I'd recommend to anyone, get a blade sampler pack and find out which brand works best for your face. A lot of people like Derby blades, but they wrecked my face. After months of testing all kinds of blades, I settled on Crystals and bought some in bulk (100 pack).

sample packs:
[URL="http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Sample-Packs_c_1.html"]Razor Blade Sample Packs | West Coast Shaving[/URL]

Good luck.

Also, [URL="http://www.badgerandblade.com"]Badger & Blade - Home[/URL] is the best shaving resource in the world.

How about a recommendation for a good all in one starter kit?

[quote=saden1;832621]I got this: [URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NL0T1G/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1315537949&sr=8-1"]Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor:Amazon:Health & Personal Care[/URL]

And this: [URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NCMMBA/ref=mp_s_a_3?qid=1315538013&sr=8-3"]Merkur Double Edge Safety Razor Blades- 3 Pack of 10 Blades:Amazon:Health & Personal Care[/URL][/quote]

Great selection for the razor!

Try out plenty of blades before blaming the razor for disappointing shaves though!

[quote=saden1;832626]If you are going to switch be sure to get good shaving cream and brush.[/quote]

I prefer shaving soap to cream. Col. Conk is my favorite brand. Using Bay Rum right now...Almond is another favorite of mine. I also have some Lime and Amber I have yet to try. Reasonably-priced, but great performing brand.

[url=http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Shaving-Soaps_c_16.html]Shaving Soaps[/url]

When I travel or am in a rush, I'll use C.O. Bigelow shave cream from Bath and Body Works. Stuff has a great menthol (COLD) kick.

[quote=Lotus;832742]I recommend not shaving at all as a solution. :)

By not spending 5 minutes a day shaving, I save 35 minutes every week, which adds up to 30 hours a year. By embracing the beard I add a day to every year.[/quote]

This is my preferred, but I never more than 2 weeks before the itching and irritation forces a shave. Any suggestions there?

[quote=Mattyk;832749]How about a recommendation for a good all in one starter kit?[/quote]

I started out with a Van Der Hagen kit from CVS, but they just released a "luxury kit" that looks very nice.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Mens-Luxury-Shave/dp/B004L4EING/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315577249&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury, Shave Set: Beauty[/ame]

I started out with this. Small investment and effective in learning the technique to see if wetshaving is for you. You can pick this up in most pharmacies or Walmart for $10.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Premium-Shave-Brush/dp/B001A3HPT0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1315577249&sr=8-3"]Amazon.com: Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set (Soap, Bowl, Brush): Health & Personal Care[/ame]

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Those kits include everything but the razor and aftershave. To get a razor, e-Bay is a good source for vintage razors. For someone starting out, a Gillette Tech is a mild razor, great for beginners. I'm no beginner and I still use one half the time because it just shaves so well.

[URL="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=gillette+tech&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="]gillette tech | eBay[/URL]

Don't pay over $20 for a Tech, they're far from rare. You can get one in pristine condition for $10-15 if you look.

Amazon is a great source for new ones:

[URL="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&field-keywords=safety%20razor&sourceid=Mozilla-search"]Amazon.com: safety razor[/URL]

[U]Top brands:[/U]
Merkur
Edwin Jagger
Parker

[U]Inferior:[/U]
Lord
Feather
Wilkinson Sword
(all of these companies make GREAT blades, but avoid their cheap razors)

Avoid anything Chinese!