F...Shaving

[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!