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

[ClevageGobbler]

What's the most masculine aftershave out there brahs?

Btw, been shaving with DE razors Voshkod Teflon Coated and Gillette Silver Blue, GSB is by a decent margin a better blade imo. SHarper and smoother shave from the first pass to the last. Could just be that it's only sharper but that one is my favorite so far

I tried Stirling Spice, idk....that one seems feminine. Not sure what oldschool old spice is supposed to smell like but it just smells like really old cheap perfume definitely something an old woman would wear, but that's just me

[Arsenal01]

What's the most masculine aftershave out there brahs?

Btw, been shaving with DE razors Voshkod Teflon Coated and Gillette Silver Blue, GSB is by a decent margin a better blade imo. SHarper and smoother shave from the first pass to the last. Could just be that it's only sharper but that one is my favorite so far

I tried Stirling Spice, idk....that one seems feminine. Not sure what oldschool old spice is supposed to smell like but it just smells like really old cheap perfume definitely something an old woman would wear, but that's just me

captains choice smell raw and masculine with great ingredients. Pinaud clubman smells like a 1930s barbershop.

[Kiefer 2004]

[RudeKong]

Just got the RazoRock "What The Puck" 3 pack in the mail yesterday. Had my first shave with one this morning and it was one of the best shaves I've had in a long time. I definitely recommend picking at least one puck up if you get a chance.

[Kiefer 2004]

Is the West Coast Shaving brand of products good?
I'm researching what I'm going to be buying and will get into wet shaving in December after the no-shave November.

I'm looking at the Rum Runner shaving soap.
Also, how long does a shaving bar or tin usually last?

[RudeKong]

Is the West Coast Shaving brand of products good?
I'm researching what I'm going to be buying and will get into wet shaving in December after the no-shave November.

I'm looking at the Rum Runner shaving soap.
Also, how long does a shaving bar or tin usually last?

Can't comment on the west coast shaving brand products but how long a puck lasts can vary depending on how frequent you shave and how thick you like your lather.

Just personally I shave twice a week and like my lather on the lighter side, I generally do a 3 pass shave so I have gotten it down so I have enough lather for that amount. My 5oz tub of RazoRock XXX has lasted me about 8 months or so and I can probably get another month or two out of it. That's also building the lather on my face rather than in a bowl. I notice that when I use a puck and build the lather in a bowl the puck goes faster.

[RippinLBs]

Is there a site that lets you "rent" / try different razors before you buy? I've been using a Merkur 33C for a while, and want to try some of their adjustable models (Progress) or Slant models.

[Vayne]

Haven't decided if I want to clean shave or not, I look like I'm a 6'3 16 year old.

[ayyy]

oh chit what up *******s

got a straight razor for christmas and love it so far, still struggling to get around the bend in my jaw and for some reason i really struggle getting my upper lip properly

but other than that it's been fun

[artDDP]

Grew a beard from summer through fall. My kid loved it and, I admit, I enjoyed the fact it saved me a few minutes in the morning before work.

As these things go, I began to miss my face and returned to wetshaving in December. I've missed it so much. I don't care if it makes me look like a kid; I love the whole experience of it.

[MrBourbon]

Bump for the crew who're dumping Gillette.

Get a merkur and some Astras, you'll be fine.

[Purfected]

Muhle R89 crew

Astra Blades Crew

Pre de prevonce #63 shaving soap crew

[Arsenal01]

going to have an epic shave tonight boys, Gillette slim/Gillette 7oclock blacks/tallow+steel/chatillon lux


hnnnnngggg

[anonymous]

Saw a Beard Monkey Twistrazor (https://www.lyko.se/beard-monkey/bea...-twist-razor-1) and had to get it since it looked like a nice razor.

After a few tries I gave up on it, since it's way too wimpy for me and I would only recommend it if your facial hair is very light.
I went back to my Gillette SuperSpeed which is far better and a week later, got out my 34C which I haven't shaved with for over a year.

[MrJensenn]

Btw - Astra is owned by Gillette.

https://www.theguysshavingclub.com/a...e-edge-blades/

They do have a bit of history. They were originally made in the Czech Republic for 20 years and were bought by Gillette in 1996 who moved the production to Russia.

The company was was called Czech Astra Company so that is where the name came from. Then in 2005 Proctor&Gamble merged with Gillette and kept the Astra razor blades as their double edge razor blade product.

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum...llette.349180/

[MrJensenn]

Someone linked these in the other thread, looks like a good alternate to the Astra SP's, they're in the same price range, not as expensive as Feathers.

https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-...link4329873-20

I got Sharks in a sample pack I ordered a few years ago. They were good.

[Bones98]

Havent bought Gillett razors in many years. Feels good mayne

[RudeKong]

I got Sharks in a sample pack I ordered a few years ago. They were good.

Make sure to get the super chromes. Much better than the SS.

[twovalvekid]

Growing beard currently...Voshkod's are Gillette too?

[MrBourbon]

Personna med preps FTW

I've used the Israeli Personnas before and they were great. Never heard of med preps.

+1 on sharks. There was a time years ago that was the only thing available on Amazon, I thought they did a great job

[Seal16]

Haven't shaved in a while, been growing the beard out but with summer coming probably going to be shaving everyday / every second day. Is shaving cream necessary? I almost always shaved with just cold water in the shower

[artDDP]

Gillette should accept they perfected shaving over one hundred years ago and leave it at that.

[ClevageGobbler]

Haven't shaved in a while, been growing the beard out but with summer coming probably going to be shaving everyday / every second day. Is shaving cream necessary? I almost always shaved with just cold water in the shower

Buy a decent brush, and lather with this to protect and nourish your skin. Of all their great products, this one is the only one with the holy trinity I think (beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil)

https://www.stirlingsoap.com/product...wax-shave-soap

The coconut oil is the one that perfected that particular lather. But yeah, I'd say so. You need to preserve the life of every skin cell you can through perfecting of your technique, and the entire shaving process. If you think about it, a close shave is amazing, but going overboard with it, rushing and sacrificing technique, not investing in quality products that are worth putting onto your skin -- those are big mistakes that will end up taking their toll. Might as well do your research and start shaving the right way; it's like a mini hobby

[Kiefer 2004]

Is Van Der Hagen a good brand?

[Bones98]

Is Van Der Hagen a good brand?

It's not bad. but not great. Their razors are okay, shave brush sheds alot, their shave cream in a orange bottle is viscous and doesn't lather well, but their soap is good.

I started wet shaving with VDH, but I recommend spending a little more money and buying something else.

[Purfected]

New gear I ordered

Timor 1325K Open Comb Safety Razor - I don't Shave everyday because I like the way my facial hair looks after 3-4 days of stubble growth. so when I was shaving with my Muhle R89 which is closed comb it was clogging up because of the thick / longer facial hair. had 1 shave with this Timor 1325k open comb and it worked great, definitely feels like a more aggressive razor and didn't clog. also has really nice weight and balance to it




100 Feather Razor Blades - Got feather razor blades because fk Gillette




Klar's shaving soap - saw videos / read reviews of this soap and sounds like it has great performance




ToOBS Eton College - had the sandalwood scent as my first cream and it was great and very easy to lather

[RudeKong]

Amazon has Astra SPs for $7.50 - 100ct on prime today in case anyone is running low.

[Kiefer 2004]

I just got into wet shaving.
The places I'm having hard time shaving is right under my bottom lip, chin and right under my nose. Any tips?

[Purfected]

I am almost out of Taylor of Old Bond Sandalwood, anyone has recommendation of what else to try before I reorder?

I am not an expert on soaps at all, but on my last purchase I got Klar's Shaving Soap in a Tin and it is easily the best soap I've used. the lather is really rich and creamy and hydrates my face very well during my shave. It is a bit pricier than Taylor of Old Bond Street though


Pre de Provence #63 shaving soap is really nice and has a great scent. washroom smells great when I leave it out to dry after a shave

Nick Shaves did a review of Muhle R41 razor and used Pre de Provence #63 soap with it and he thought it was great

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[Magnumtripod]

I just got into wet shaving.
The places I'm having hard time shaving is right under my bottom lip, chin and right under my nose. Any tips?

Obviously go slow to start, shave in the direction of your hair growth, use a good/slick shaving cream or soap and make sure your blade is sharp as fuk.

If you're using safety razors, try Feathers. The sharper the blade, the smoother the shave. Also soften your facial hair with a hot shower or a hot wet towel for a few minutes before you shave