F...Shaving

[saden1]

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

[MTK]

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

Amazon.com: Proraso Shaving Soap 5.2 oz (147 g): Health & Personal Care

[hooskins]

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.

[Lotus]

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.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Lotus

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.

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

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

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

My advice is to go with it. Just put up with the itching for a little while. After about three weeks or a month it will stop itching and never itch again.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

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

Same here. Anytime I grow a beard I have to keep my neck clean, I get really bad irritation there after about 4 days of not shaving.

[Monkeydad]

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)
Men's Wet Shaving, Grooming, Skin and Hair Care - West Coast Shaving

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:
Razor Blade Sample Packs | West Coast Shaving


Good luck.

Also, Badger & Blade - Home is the best shaving resource in the world.

[MTK]

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

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

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

I started out with a Van Der Hagen kit from CVS, but they just released a "luxury kit" that looks very nice.
Amazon.com: Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury, Shave...


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.
Amazon.com: Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set...

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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.

gillette tech | eBay

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:

Amazon.com: safety razor


Top brands:
Merkur
Edwin Jagger
Parker

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


Avoid anything Chinese!

[MTK]

good info thanks

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

good info thanks

If you like unscented stuff you might want to try this starter kit.. I have the lemon scented kit and I love it.

Unscented Shaving Starter Kit: Buy a Full Shaving Kit

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by saden1

If you like unscented stuff you might want to try this starter kit.. I have the lemon scented kit and I love it.

Unscented Shaving Starter Kit: Buy a Full Shaving Kit

Where is the cup and the soap (not sure what its called) to make the lather.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Where is the cup and the soap (not sure what its called) to make the lather.

They have other kits...this is cream shaving kit.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by saden1

If you like unscented stuff you might want to try this starter kit.. I have the lemon scented kit and I love it.

Unscented Shaving Starter Kit: Buy a Full Shaving Kit

read my mind, I prefer the unscented stuff, unless it's something really light