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

[alex2363]

In on this crew. Been meaning to get into wetshaving for ages. Yesterday I bought an Edwin Jagger, Omega brush and some Crabtree/Evelyn shave soap. Will report in with results/thoughts once I shave with it.

Repped and welcome to the Alpha country...

[Mudshovel]

Whats the best site to buy a kit? I can spend up to $200

[BigNickel]

Depends on what you're looking for, but most common places are Amazon, Westcoastshaving.com, fendrihan.com, italianbarber.com, doubleedgeshavingplace.com, fleabay, etc.

[alex2363]

Whats the best site to buy a kit? I can spend up to $200

35 bucks

59 bucks


http://www.fendrihan.com/simpsons-be...cPath=116_3_15

[Mudshovel]

Nice. That Fendrihan site looks great. I'll prob order from there.

[MikeTheImpaler]

Nice. That Fendrihan site looks great. I'll prob order from there.

I've ordered from there a few times always great service.

[BigNickel]

Order usually ships same day or next day, and they always send a little Karit Institute sample and Fendrihan shaving tips card in the box. Great service!

[TheCappo]

Thank you to everyone in this thread for changing my shaving life. Just had my first wetshave with my safety razor...Oh my god incredible. Best shave I've ever gotten.

Edwin Jagger DE86
Astra blade
Van Der Hagen brush, bowl, and soap

Went once with the grain, once across, and one against.

Didn't cut myself once surprisingly. Had absolutely no tugging and pulling like I usually feel with the cartridges, this razor cut through 4 days of growth and I couldn't even feel the blade on my face.

Usually after shaving with my Gillette fusion my chin and bottom of my neck always had rough spots. After wetshaving I got those spots as smooth as a prom queen's thigh.

Not to mention it was kinda fun lathering up the brush and doing it old school. Razor burn wasn't too bad, definitely manageable with some after shave. I want to get some witch hazel like some people have suggested here.

Never going back.

[Magnumtripod]

I stopped over at Merz today and picked some sh*t up.

iColoniali is my favorite aftershave but the Pre' de PROVENCE is a very close second. I decided to pick up the Pre' de PROVENCE shave soap and shave cream. This stuff is quality. There is virtually no difference in smell between the cream, the soap, or the aftershave. With some other brands you can tell there's a clear difference in smell between products, like cologne, soap, cream, splash, etc, even though they are labeled as having the same scent.

The one lady there remembers me when I come in and she always gives me freebies. This time I got a full size sample of the Musgo Real Lime basil shaving soap and some other "Kells Original" aloe blend soap. Never heard of the last one, but of course I'll give it a whirl.

[alex2363]

Thank you to everyone in this thread for changing my shaving life. Just had my first wetshave with my safety razor...Oh my god incredible. Best shave I've ever gotten.

Edwin Jagger DE86
Astra blade
Van Der Hagen brush, bowl, and soap

Went once with the grain, once across, and one against.

Didn't cut myself once surprisingly. Had absolutely no tugging and pulling like I usually feel with the cartridges, this razor cut through 4 days of growth and I couldn't even feel the blade on my face.

Usually after shaving with my Gillette fusion my chin and bottom of my neck always had rough spots. After wetshaving I got those spots as smooth as a prom queen's thigh.

Not to mention it was kinda fun lathering up the brush and doing it old school. Razor burn wasn't too bad, definitely manageable with some after shave. I want to get some witch hazel like some people have suggested here.

Never going back.

It only gets better.

[2 D]

I am too impatient, small dings and cuts always happen for me, but when I take my time with it, they are minimal or non existent. I do dislike my razor a lot though, too short, control is awful IMO.

BTW Alex got the Park silvertip brush you're always linking about two weeks ago, it is quality.

Is there a reason why I should have multiple brushes? I have a crappy one I got at CVS and no matter how well I treat it, it is usually stiff.

Ordered some North Woods soap and some America soap from Mama Bears, wanted the Creme Brulee, but my total was getting to be a bit higher than I'd like. We'll see how the next two treat me. I kinda wish the scent on the frankincense & mhyrr soap I bought from them projected a bit more.

[Magnumtripod]

In other news, TSA will allow you carry small knives, bats, and clubs onto the plane starting April 25. I wonder what this means for us and traveling with blades.

[alex2363]

I am too impatient, small dings and cuts always happen for me, but when I take my time with it, they are minimal or non existent. I do dislike my razor a lot though, too short, control is awful IMO.

BTW Alex got the Park silvertip brush you're always linking about two weeks ago, it is quality.

Is there a reason why I should have multiple brushes? I have a crappy one I got at CVS and no matter how well I treat it, it is usually stiff.

Ordered some North Woods soap and some America soap from Mama Bears, wanted the Creme Brulee, but my total was getting to be a bit higher than I'd like. We'll see how the next two treat me. I kinda wish the scent on the frankincense & mhyrr soap I bought from them projected a bit more.

Some just like to collect them, they may have like 300 to 400 dollar brushes. But i have 3 because it takes atleast 48 hours for a brush to dry so i always have one ready and dry.

[themadgreek187]

so far i have shaved with multiple blades in my EJ de89lbl. I rank them

1. astras
2. feathers
3. 7'oclocks
4. merkur
5. derby
6. dorco

i have a few others from the sample pack but these are the better ones.

[beefdogbeef]

so far i have shaved with multiple blades in my EJ de89lbl. I rank them

1. astras
2. feathers
3. 7'oclocks
4. merkur
5. derby
6. dorco

i have a few others from the sample pack but these are the better ones.

Only used your top 3, but I would reverse it. Although it really is a toss up between 7 O'Clocks and Feathers for me. 7 O'Clocks seem to last a little longer.

1.7 O'Clocks
2.Feathers
3.Astras

[RippinLBs]

So far with a Merkur 33C I've tried Astra Superior Platinum, Merkur, Derby, Bluebird, 7 O' Clocks. My Ranking would be

1) 7 O' Clock
2) Astra Superior Platinum

These I don't like:
3) Merkur
4) Bluebird
5) Derby

Still got a bunch more blades to try from my sample set, but I liked the 7 O' Clocks and Astra's so much I already ordered those
Technique & lathering skills definitely improving

[Tunes]

so far i have shaved with multiple blades in my EJ de89lbl. I rank them

1. astras
2. feathers
3. 7'oclocks
4. merkur
5. derby
6. dorco

i have a few others from the sample pack but these are the better ones.

Only used your top 3, but I would reverse it. Although it really is a toss up between 7 O'Clocks and Feathers for me. 7 O'Clocks seem to last a little longer.

1.7 O'Clocks
2.Feathers
3.Astras

So far with a Merkur 33C I've tried Astra Superior Platinum, Merkur, Derby, Bluebird, 7 O' Clocks. My Ranking would be

1) 7 O' Clock
2) Astra Superior Platinum

These I don't like:
3) Merkur
4) Bluebird
5) Derby

Still got a bunch more blades to try from my sample set, but I liked the 7 O' Clocks and Astra's so much I already ordered those
Technique & lathering skills definitely improving

The only blade I'll use is a feather and I've been using them since they stopped making Swedes... if they stopped making feathers I'd be pissed then I'd go buy a straight.

[GREENFEATHER]

I am too impatient, small dings and cuts always happen for me, but when I take my time with it, they are minimal or non existent. I do dislike my razor a lot though, too short, control is awful IMO.

Get the long handle versions of the razor you're using. I might as well use a broken beer bottle and mace than to use a short handled razor.

In other news, TSA will allow you carry small knives, bats, and clubs onto the plane starting April 25. I wonder what this means for us and traveling with blades.

When they let me carry my Mini UZI, we'll talk.

[ispy]

[alex2363]

This guy is priceless

[alex2363]

so far i have shaved with multiple blades in my EJ de89lbl. I rank them

1. astras
2. feathers
3. 7'oclocks
4. merkur
5. derby
6. dorco

i have a few others from the sample pack but these are the better ones.

Good reviews..

[alex2363]

so far i have shaved with multiple blades in my EJ de89lbl. I rank them

1. astras
2. feathers
3. 7'oclocks
4. merkur
5. derby
6. dorco

i have a few others from the sample pack but these are the better ones.

reped

[alex2363]

I am too impatient, small dings and cuts always happen for me, but when I take my time with it, they are minimal or non existent. I do dislike my razor a lot though, too short, control is awful IMO.

BTW Alex got the Park silvertip brush you're always linking about two weeks ago, it is quality.

Is there a reason why I should have multiple brushes? I have a crappy one I got at CVS and no matter how well I treat it, it is usually stiff.

Ordered some North Woods soap and some America soap from Mama Bears, wanted the Creme Brulee, but my total was getting to be a bit higher than I'd like. We'll see how the next two treat me. I kinda wish the scent on the frankincense & mhyrr soap I bought from them projected a bit more.

Best bang for the buck, brah...repped

[alex2363]

I stopped over at Merz today and picked some sh*t up.

iColoniali is my favorite aftershave but the Pre' de PROVENCE is a very close second. I decided to pick up the Pre' de PROVENCE shave soap and shave cream. This stuff is quality. There is virtually no difference in smell between the cream, the soap, or the aftershave. With some other brands you can tell there's a clear difference in smell between products, like cologne, soap, cream, splash, etc, even though they are labeled as having the same scent.

The one lady there remembers me when I come in and she always gives me freebies. This time I got a full size sample of the Musgo Real Lime basil shaving soap and some other "Kells Original" aloe blend soap. Never heard of the last one, but of course I'll give it a whirl.

You must have a killer stash of soaps Merz....mirrin brah

[alex2363]

Thank you to everyone in this thread for changing my shaving life. Just had my first wetshave with my safety razor...Oh my god incredible. Best shave I've ever gotten.

Edwin Jagger DE86
Astra blade
Van Der Hagen brush, bowl, and soap

Went once with the grain, once across, and one against.

Didn't cut myself once surprisingly. Had absolutely no tugging and pulling like I usually feel with the cartridges, this razor cut through 4 days of growth and I couldn't even feel the blade on my face.

Usually after shaving with my Gillette fusion my chin and bottom of my neck always had rough spots. After wetshaving I got those spots as smooth as a prom queen's thigh.

Not to mention it was kinda fun lathering up the brush and doing it old school. Razor burn wasn't too bad, definitely manageable with some after shave. I want to get some witch hazel like some people have suggested here.

Never going back.

Try not against the grain until u get better, this will eliminate the burn a little bit.

[themadgreek187]

picked up some wilkinson sword blades from walmart. wow impressive shave this morning.

[CubanLinx211]

Trying this out, so the best starting razor everyone recommends is the Edwin Jagger De89bl? http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-D...+safety+razor?

What about good blades for someone just starting?

[BigNickel]

Trying this out, so the best starting razor everyone recommends is the Edwin Jagger De89bl? http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-D...+safety+razor?

What about good blades for someone just starting?

The other commonly recommended razor for newbies is the Merkur 34C or "HD"

[2 D]

Do NOT go with compact or 'C'. They have bad control unless you have small hands, pretty much everyone in here learned how to shave with disposable razors or something like the gilette Mach 3 type razors. Any of the safety razors with 'Long' handles will be the most similar to what most of us are used to using.

I have the Merkur C and I've been in the market for a long handle razor and a straight razor, but right now funds are a little tight so I won't likely be buying more shaving supplies minus cream and blades for a little while.

EDIT: On a positive note, just received my two new purchases of Mama Bear soaps, smell real good man. I haven't had a chance to use either, but the frankincense and mhyrr is nice, lathers pretty well too.

[monsterBEN]

Safety razor user since August. I got a sampler pack of razors and my first time I used Feathers changed my thinking. They're awesome. I'm srsly not interested in"searching" for anything comparable.


For the record I've been using a Merkur 34c.