Ask a traditional wetshaver anything (serious)

[GREENFEATHER]

Just ordered

Been using TOBS Avacado cream. Going to college in the fall, figure soap will be easier and cleaner to use. Gonna be kind of hard to do all this in a communal bathroom, but I'll see.

Any comments on the smell of Tabac? Some people love it, some people say it's for old men.


Also does anyone in here face lather instead of using a bowl/mug?

I do both, face and bowl, can't see a good bit of difference. Just depends on how much time I have.

sounds like you're not alpha enough to wetshave

brb.....stubble on chin makes blade drag
brb.....badger brush too scratchy
brb.....proraso burns my girlie skin

Repped!

[Huke]

OK guys,

I need help picking a good straight razor. I've been doing wet-shaving for years but never got into straights... I want to try them now...

FWIW, I have many products to trade/sell in-case anyone is interested.

There's a lot of them on ebay, so you could save some money there. But, you could also check the Marketplace at the badger and blade website. You will have a chance to talk to the vendor and can probably save some $$ over ebay.

Otherwise, just walk into a shaving store and see what they have to offer. Not the best prices, but you'll have a brand new razor that shouldn't need to be stropped for a few shaves.

[Magnumtripod]

Nice. I definitely haven't got a pasted strop yet. My first strop put me back enough, haha. It sounds like a pasted strop is definitely worth the money if you made it over a year without getting your razor honed.

So, have you ever honed a razor before? I'm wondering if it would be worth it to pick up a cheap razor on ebay to practice with.

Ive never honed a razor before. There is a nice tutorial on youtube about it and it doesn't seem to horribly complicated. I do have a couple old practice razors I can use before I try it on my Dovo

Just ordered

Been using TOBS Avacado cream. Going to college in the fall, figure soap will be easier and cleaner to use. Gonna be kind of hard to do all this in a communal bathroom, but I'll see.

Any comments on the smell of Tabac? Some people love it, some people say it's for old men.


Also does anyone in here face lather instead of using a bowl/mug?

TABAC is awesome. That is all

OK guys,

I need help picking a good straight razor. I've been doing wet-shaving for years but never got into straights... I want to try them now...

FWIW, I have many products to trade/sell in-case anyone is interested.

You can't go wrong with a Dovo. They are quality blades and they aren't too expensive. They aren't cheap though, so plan on spending at least $100 for one. Mine was about $170. They look awesome too

[Bydded_Gryf]

Any comments on the smell of Tabac? Some people love it, some people say it's for old men.

I have to say I'm not a big fan.

I've also had trouble making a thick enough lather from Tabac, perhaps just because it's a soap. I've reverted to cream.

[GREENFEATHER]

I think I'm allergic to something in Tabac. I've been using momma bears stuff with some other creams and the rash just below my neck has gone away.

[JoeBoom]

I want to buy a new badger brush. I was thinking of getting a Shavemac. I want to spend around $100 or less. Something thats good and looks good too lol. Any help, thanks brahs.
This is the one I have right now http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omeg...sh_p_482.html*

[Huke]

I want to buy a new badger brush. I was thinking of getting a Shavemac. I want to spend around $100 or less. Something thats good and looks good too lol. Any help, thanks brahs.
This is the one I have right now http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omeg...sh_p_482.html*

I ordered the Tweezerman brush. It hasn't arrived yet, so I can't tell you anything first hand. But I hear its a decent brush. The price is certainly right.

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/44s4ak7

[porsche11]

I want to buy a new badger brush. I was thinking of getting a Shavemac. I want to spend around $100 or less. Something thats good and looks good too lol. Any help, thanks brahs. This is the one I have right now http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omeg...sh_p_482.html*

What's up bro? I couldn't justify spending a lot of money on a brush but I got this one and its been awesome!
$20 on Amazon and it is really heavy and has a solid feel. http://www.amazon.com/SimplyBeautifu...071041&sr=8-11

[GREENFEATHER]

There is NOTHING good about a fukn Dorco blade, NOTHING!!! That is all.

[bustermac]

There is NOTHING good about a fukn Dorco blade, NOTHING!!! That is all.

Ditto, they hacked me up probably worse than any other blade. Derbys did the same.

Walmart Personna blades were even better than those two crap blades.

[bpin]

Just ordered

Been using TOBS Avacado cream. Going to college in the fall, figure soap will be easier and cleaner to use. Gonna be kind of hard to do all this in a communal bathroom, but I'll see.

Any comments on the smell of Tabac? Some people love it, some people say it's for old men.


Also does anyone in here face lather instead of using a bowl/mug?

It's good shiet dude just know that. It complements many "newer" colognes. Face lather is all I do.*

[JoeBoom]

I want to buy a new badger brush. I was thinking of getting a Shavemac. I want to spend around $100 or less. Something thats good and looks good too lol. Any help, thanks brahs.
This is the one I have right now http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omeg...sh_p_482.html*

Bump. I saw the 2 that you bros posted but I wanted one thats better quality. Any other suggestions?

[porsche11]

I see a lot of you guys like Dovo straight razors. Anyone own or have experience with Boker straight razors? I own a couple Boker pocket knives and I really like them. Their prices seem in line with Dovo... I'm looking at a Boker King Cutter for $125 or maybe an Edelweiss for around $140.

[chillz]

Can you guys advise me on a good quality shaving cream? I've been using Omega Shaving Cream: http://www.shaving-shack.com/omega-s...GoogleBase2721

But it only lasts me 10-15 shaves or so. I've seen about shaving cream in a tube that you put just a little bit into a bowl to mix and was wondering how much more efficient this is? I think I will do this instead but I'm unsure on which to buy. thanks a lot

[JoeBoom]

Can you guys advise me on a good quality shaving cream? I've been using Omega Shaving Cream: http://www.shaving-shack.com/omega-s...GoogleBase2721

But it only lasts me 10-15 shaves or so. I've seen about shaving cream in a tube that you put just a little bit into a bowl to mix and was wondering how much more efficient this is? I think I will do this instead but I'm unsure on which to buy. thanks a lot

How does that only last you 15 shaves? How much are you using? I have the same cream and it lasts me a while. Wet the brush, rub the brush in the tub then either lather on your face or whip it with water in a bowl.

[chillz]

How does that only last you 15 shaves? How much are you using? I have the same cream and it lasts me a while. Wet the brush, rub the brush in the tub then either lather on your face or whip it with water in a bowl.

yeah I make it in the bowl, I just do it for 30 seconds or so till the bristles are covered and it seems consistent but I think because it's in the bowl it's easy to waste more than you need.

[chillz]

pretty quiet in here recently. Can anyone else answer my question above? If not I'll just buy some random one seeing as I'm nearly out.

[howimliving]

yeah I make it in the bowl, I just do it for 30 seconds or so till the bristles are covered and it seems consistent but I think because it's in the bowl it's easy to waste more than you need.

strong failure of wetshaving

[chillz]

strong failure of wetshaving

Thanks for the help.

Idk how to explain it, I have it so it looks similar to this:

[howimliving]

Thanks for the help.

Idk how to explain it, I have it so it looks similar to this:

there are countless pages covering lathering technique for different types of soaps, creams, brush materials, bowls, scuttles, etc. all you have to do is read grasshoppa

[skier!]

I ordered the Feather Stainless Steel razor a few days ago. Should be here next week.

[bmontgomery87]

good lookin razor brah.

[bpin]

I ordered the Feather Stainless Steel razor a few days ago. Should be here next week.

Pricey little razors...do you like it?

[JoeBoom]

pretty quiet in here recently. Can anyone else answer my question above? If not I'll just buy some random one seeing as I'm nearly out.

I just received the TOBS avocado cream in the mail. Used it today and its my favorite cream so far. I used a little bit and it gave me a great lather. I recommend that one.

[GaDoomZ]

What are some good razors besides Feather? Ive been using sharks an they are absolutely terrible if I let my beard grow for more than 2 weeks it doesnt cut it at all.

here is what I have so far which do you recommend I try?

Astra
Derby
Sharp
7am
Crystal

edit: going with the derbys

[bradlehman]

What are some good razors besides Feather? Ive been using sharks an they are absolutely terrible if I let my beard grow for more than 2 weeks it doesnt cut it at all.

here is what I have so far which do you recommend I try?

Astra
Derby
Sharp
7am
Crystal

edit: going with the derbys

I LOL'd.

[GaDoomZ]

I LOL'd.

something im unaware of? im still relatively new to all this

[bradlehman]

something im unaware of? im still relatively new to all this

I was expecting to see two days and saw two weeks instead. I'd imagine that a safety razor, with the relatively little space between the blade and guard, would have trouble cutting longer hair. I don't have that problem with my straight but I think a lot of brahs trim their beards close before using a safety razor if they haven't shaved in a while.

[GaDoomZ]

I just used the derby and it mowed that motha****a down. Clean smooth shave, didnt even have to go ATG, my favorite blade so far (Used Sharp, Shark, Astra)

I guess Sharp would work really well when I need to shave a shortstack

[JoeBoom]

I was expecting to see two days and saw two weeks instead. I'd imagine that a safety razor, with the relatively little space between the blade and guard, would have trouble cutting longer hair. I don't have that problem with my straight but I think a lot of brahs trim their beards close before using a safety razor if they haven't shaved in a while.

hey brah hows the smell of the TOBS rose? I really like the scent on the avocado one, kinda smells like cucumbers.