****OFFICIAL**** TRADITIONAL WETSHAVING THREAD - Part 2

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

What are you gentlemen looking for in a top shaving soap?

I am in love with our new shaving cream.

Aloe, White Kaolin Clay, Bamboo, Eucalyptus, etc.

http://nextluxury.com/shop/product/s...cream-for-men/

[img]http://nextluxury.com/shop/wp-content/uploads/smooth-seas-shaving-cream-for-men.jpg[/]

But want to craft a soap next...

I have plenty of ideas, a handful of things I've been testing around, but still curious..

What you would like/want?

The first thing that I look at when choosing a soap is the ingredient list. If there are an abundance of chemicals I become much less interested. I also prefer tallow based soaps to glycerin based products. I wouldn't rule out trying one again at some point, but so far none of them have matched the quality of shave that I get from a tallow soap.

Then I look at price. I have a hard time paying more than $20 for a soap, I probably wouldn't do it. There is absolutely still a market for more expensive "luxury" soaps, but there are also TONS of quality soaps out there that are far less expensive. People are aware of this, so you'd really only be marketing to the guys who don't care about the price. Most new DE shavers get into it to save money. Might be a good idea for your company to have a few options of varying price.

Then I look at the scent variety. I like manly scents. It's pretty rare that I want to try a flowery or fruity soap.

[Magnumtripod]

Popped in here to talk about shaving...

But I just built this scooter, such a blast:

lol that looks insane for a stand up scooter

would ride/10

[Mr.PissShivers]

If you could only buy one safety razor to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?

[Magnumtripod]

If you could only buy one safety razor to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Gillette Slim Adjustable

[tmartin89]

Gillette Slim Adjustable

Agreed. Thats my daily shaver.

[GREENFEATHER]

All the deceitful practices, lying and backstabbing in the shave soap world really makes me sick. Time to call Obama to solve this problem.

That ass hole would be the LAST person I'd call. I'd call Chuck Norris or Steven Segal to fix what ailes them.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

If you could only buy one safety razor to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Slim adjustable.

[EurostaticDream]

Just had my first shave with the Merkur HD 34C. Just used a standard gillete can of shaving gel. I was blown away by how easily i managed to cut the hairs, it was literally like a hot knife going through butter. Surprised i only nicked myself twice on the neck near adams apple, only small nicks completely negligible BUT VERY IMPRESSED for a first shave. I was using the Feather Blades. Just wondering if i should now invest in a stand for my safety razer to dry and do you you guys losen the razer so the blade is free standing to dry? The gillete can was $8 how does buying a bowl/shaving soap/brush and adding water (i assume thats what you do) compare economically and performance wise with canned gel/foam?

[tmartin89]

My neck is fukin impossible to shave and I'm scared to go against the grain. I get a decent shave but its much closer on my face, any tips?

I'm the same, I get a pretty good shave on my neck but it's never as close as my face. You just need to decide if it's really worth the risk to get close and maybe get irritation. I'd rather have a good shave and zero irritation than a very close shave with irritation.

[Larfleeze]

Free samples for fellow miscers

..in the UK!

I'm the same, I get a pretty good shave on my neck but it's never as close as my face. You just need to decide if it's really worth the risk to get close and maybe get irritation. I'd rather have a good shave and zero irritation than a very close shave with irritation.

I'm the same too, I do it anyway though

[tmartin89]

..in the UK!



I'm the same too, I do it anyway though

Is there any good shave stores in Glasgow? I'm from Glasgow but live in Texas now.

[S.T.A.R.S.]

i finally joined the club!


was on sale for 25$

[tmartin89]

Looking to buy a modern DE. I have a futura but it's a little aggressive even on one. Who's got recommendations for a mild modern DE?

PS, I have just about every vintage Gillette.

[Wagon0203]

I'm the same, I get a pretty good shave on my neck but it's never as close as my face. You just need to decide if it's really worth the risk to get close and maybe get irritation. I'd rather have a good shave and zero irritation than a very close shave with irritation.

Do you use a DE or straight razor? I use a straight, but since growing a beard I now only shave my neck and am thinking of switching to a DE to get a better against the grain pass.

[JDizleSwoleizle]

Been looking for a vintage glass bottle of Clubman for fking ever. Usually when they show up they get bid way too damn high, but I got lucky with this one.



Current AS line up, lots more in the cabinet that get occasional use tho

[lefizzet]

hot water heater **** out. used cold water yesterday to shave. no bueno.

[Larfleeze]

Is there any good shave stores in Glasgow? I'm from Glasgow but live in Texas now.

If there are I don't know about them, the only razors I've ever seen in a shop are sh*tty wilkinson sword ones in boots Need to buy all my stuff online

hot water heater **** out. used cold water yesterday to shave. no bueno.

[seembrah]

Alright braaaaahs

Talk me out of this:

Parker 99R Safety Razor
Frank Shaving Best Badger Shaving Brush
Proraso Italian Shaving Soap
Shark Double Edge Blades

For like $70

OR

Muhle R89 Safety Razor
Muhle Pure Bristle Badger Shaving Brush
5 Pack of Feather, Shark and Derbys

For $90?

My beard isn't super thick it's pretty average so I don't know if that should lean me towards the Parker.

Thanks for helping kunts

Went with the Parker pack and had a go with it yesterday. It was hard for me to keep the angle right on my face. That said, I experienced almost no irritation on my neck and it's quite a sensitive area.

I got one or two little nicks but they were negligible. I have to admit, I did miss a couple of places and my face was not 100% baby butt smooth but it was still really enjoyable. The proraso soap felt all tingly and chit on my skin no homo

I have an Osma Alum block coming in the mail, I want to get a blade sampler pack to figure out which ones are best for me. Then maybe buy a new after-shave.

[ifits2bitsup2me]

Ok brahs, I'm about to take the plunge and never look back.

I'd like to hear from a few brahs or at least someone tell me what the general consensus is for the best products. I'd rather spend a little extra up front than find out once I get more into it that what I originally bought was sh!t.

What is the best:

Preshave oil
Shaving Cream
Brush
DE razor
After shave

I don't want the cheap stuff. I want the very nice stuff.

Thank you!

[tmartin89]

Ok brahs, I'm about to take the plunge and never look back.

I'd like to hear from a few brahs or at least someone tell me what the general consensus is for the best products. I'd rather spend a little extra up front than find out once I get more into it that what I originally bought was sh!t.

What is the best:

Preshave oil
Shaving Cream
Brush
DE razor
After shave

I don't want the cheap stuff. I want the very nice stuff.

Thank you!

Everyone will have different opinions on what the "best" is, but I'll give you some products that get a lot of love from the majority of people.

Preshave oil- not needed IMO, just wash your face with a good bar soap.
Shave cream- Proraso red or green, don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
Brush- I'd go with the Omega Pro 49. Really good boar hair brush.
DE Razor- Edwin Jagger DE89 or Merkur 34c. If you want to go vintage pick up a nice Slim or Fatboy.
After shave- I don't think you can go wrong with Clubman although there is a bunch of after shaves out there!
blades Personally I don't think you can go wrong with Astras. Feathers are great as well but maybe not when your first starting.

Like I said, everyone has different opinions on what's "best", but that's just my opinion.

[tmartin89]

If there are I don't know about them, the only razors I've ever seen in a shop are sh*tty wilkinson sword ones in boots Need to buy all my stuff online

I think there's a stall in Silverburn but its expensive. http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/

And cold water shaving is the way to go!

[Laxmatt]

Shaving my neck was so bad that I was honestly considering getting laser hair removal on it (srs). Then I found my savior: the Slant bar. Life changing.

[lefizzet]

Ordering a new brush...Omega? It was recommended in this thread. My esscali brush is such **** right now only like 3 months old.

[Magnumtripod]

That ass hole would be the LAST person I'd call. I'd call Chuck Norris or Steven Segal to fix what ailes them.

B-b-but hope...a-and change......

[Laxmatt]

Ordering a new brush...Omega? It was recommended in this thread. My esscali brush is such **** right now only like 3 months old.

Just got the Plisson for 30 bucks, which is a crazy good price for it. One of the highest rated brushes out there.

http://usa.loccitane.com/cade-shavin...221,388683.htm

[condorhb60]

^^ Definitely. $30 is a steal on that. Easily my second favorite brush, just would like it to have a little more backbone and it would be perfect.

[Laxmatt]

^^ Definitely. $30 is a steal on that. Easily my second favorite brush, just would like it to have a little more backbone and it would be perfect.

What's your favorite?

[condorhb60]

Muhle Silvertip Fibre V2 (I think all online sellers have the V2 version at this time.)

[JDizleSwoleizle]

This is my current go to, Thater 24mm, super comfy handle, awesome knot, a little pricey tho

[GREENFEATHER]

B-b-but hope...a-and change......

You can keep the hope and change bro, I'll keep my guns and freedoms.