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

[JDizleSwoleizle]

Finally got to try feather's (non platinum) from my sample pack. Hnnnggg. By far my favorite so far. Are the platinum coated (yellow package) ones that much better?

Also what are some good moisturizing after shaves? My face gets dry af especially now that it's getting colder. I've been using a brut aftershave with aloe/shea butter that I found from Walgreen's for like 6 bucks.

The feathers are the same, just different packaging for different markets. If you unwrap the blades you will see they are identical.

[Opulent92]

Finally got to try feather's (non platinum) from my sample pack. Hnnnggg. By far my favorite so far. Are the platinum coated (yellow package) ones that much better?

Also what are some good moisturizing after shaves? My face gets dry af especially now that it's getting colder. I've been using a brut aftershave with aloe/shea butter that I found from Walgreen's for like 6 bucks.

I really like the Nivea post-shave balm HERE.

It was actually originally recommended to me by someone in this thread about a year ago. After my shaves I followup with thayer's witch hazel, and the nivea post shave. Never have any problems with dryness. What soaps are you using?

[lefizzet]

The feathers are the same, just different packaging for different markets. If you unwrap the blades you will see they are identical.

Really? I see them both in the same store for different prices

These came in my sample pack


These are a little more expensive

I really like the Nivea post-shave balm HERE.

It was actually originally recommended to me by someone in this thread about a year ago. After my shaves I followup with thayer's witch hazel, and the nivea post shave. Never have any problems with dryness. What soaps are you using?

taylor of old bond st. sandalwood. I just picked up the nivea sensitive yesterday but haven't shaved yet. gonna use it tonight. My skin is just always dry in general.

[condorhb60]

Used my new HTGAM Pumpkin Pie soap and the Autumn Factory aftershave splash last night. Wow the pumpkin soap is awesome and I will be using it a lot this fall. That says a lot, because I'm not normally a huge fan of the HTGAM soap compared to other brands. I have to give credit it though, he comes up with very good scent blends.

The aftershave has a ton of kick to it between the menthol and alum included. I shaved at midnight and it basically woke me up again. Left a really nice post-shave feel too. Overall happy with the experience.

Today I put in an order with LA Shaving Soap Company for "Myrkvidr." This was a special edition they made for the wet shaving reddit group. I will report on it next week!

[playsintrafficc]

hey brahs need some tips

I just bought an old gillete safety razor and brush from my barber for 20 bucks. i tried it tonight and i'm sold. its hard to believe these things went out of style for disposables. anyway the soap i got from walgreens (it was the only one) and it sucks, it doesnt lather and smells lame. so i'm looking for recommendations on soap and replacement blades. also i think i'll quickly want a more aggressive razor, so what would be a good next step? i have no idea what i have but it's incredibly forgiving.

[lakerzfan07]

I use one of these disposable blade ones, oh lawd hope i don't get kicked out of the thread.




Love it, I find after a nice shower, no matter the size of the stubble/beard hair, the hair just wipes off my face, water only. Without even shaving cream or oil.

[artDDP]

Nivea sensitive balm is the stuff.

Yes, it is. I've used dozens of different balms and it's still my favorite.

[ThomasBrah]

Is it worth it to get an adjustable safety razor? I got a "beginner's" razor a couple days ago but felt like it wasn't close enough..

Got this:
http://www.amazon.com/Grande-Double-...e+safety+razor


Then again i closed it all the way. I noticed if i dont screw it closed all the way the blade is more exposed and im assuming it will cut closer. Going to try shaving with the blade more exposed tonight.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

hey brahs need some tips

I just bought an old gillete safety razor and brush from my barber for 20 bucks. i tried it tonight and i'm sold. its hard to believe these things went out of style for disposables. anyway the soap i got from walgreens (it was the only one) and it sucks, it doesnt lather and smells lame. so i'm looking for recommendations on soap and replacement blades. also i think i'll quickly want a more aggressive razor, so what would be a good next step? i have no idea what i have but it's incredibly forgiving.


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There are tons of great options for soaps these days. I'd recommend anything from Razorock, How to Grow a Mustache, or Barrister & Mann. Razorock offers so many different scents and many of them are under $10.

If you want to try a cream, Taylor of Old Bond Street is solid.

Is it worth it to get an adjustable safety razor? I got a "beginner's" razor a couple days ago but felt like it wasn't close enough..

Got this:
http://www.amazon.com/Grande-Double-...e+safety+razor
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Then again i closed it all the way. I noticed if i dont screw it closed all the way the blade is more exposed and im assuming it will cut closer. Going to try shaving with the blade more exposed tonight.

I usually shave with an adjustable, I prefer them to fixed razors unless I feel like using something with an open comb.

I wouldn't recommend shaving with the head of the razor not firmly secured. It might increase the blade gap a little bit but you'll definitely be taking a big risk with cuts because the blade will be able to move.

[ManWithNoName93]

Going to an couple antique shops in a couple weeks that's a couple hours away from me. Hoping to find some good razors.

[incomingbrOMS]

Sup brahs. Just got my first DE rig this past week, Parker 99R and a basic badger brush. The razor came with some Shark Super Chrome blades but I'm gonna have to order some more soon and was looking for suggestions. These blades don't seem to bad but I was just curious what you guys use/recommend so I can check out some other blades and figure out what I like.

Loving this crew btw, this thread made me finally pull the trigger and get into wet shaving. Will add to sig/10.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Sup brahs. Just got my first DE rig this past week, Parker 99R and a basic badger brush. The razor came with some Shark Super Chrome blades but I'm gonna have to order some more soon and was looking for suggestions. These blades don't seem to bad but I was just curious what you guys use/recommend so I can check out some other blades and figure out what I like.

Loving this crew btw, this thread made me finally pull the trigger and get into wet shaving. Will add to sig/10.

You could always buy a sample pack, but then you'll inevitably end up with some crappy blades that sellers use as filler. I'd head on over to Maggard's and buy some blades from them. They sell individual blade packs so you can just pick a handful of blades you want to try.

My favorites are Gillette Silver Blues, Feathers, and Personna Blues. If your facial hair isn't super thick, Astras are a good blade too.

[MolotovCocktail]

I want to save time so im thinkin of a quick effective lathering solution(using soap takes forever), any recommendations?

[Larfleeze]

Used a shavette for the first time today (parker 31r), holy crap did I underestimate how difficult using one of those things is..definitely a strong learning curve.

Actually got a pretty good shave (smoothness that took me months of DE shaving to achieve) but got a few nasty cuts, need to watch some tutorials or something.

[lefizzet]

Used a shavette for the first time today (parker 31r), holy crap did I underestimate how difficult using one of those things is..definitely a strong learning curve.

Actually got a pretty good shave (smoothness that took me months of DE shaving to achieve) but got a few nasty cuts, need to watch some tutorials or something.

They make it look soooo easy though. Then you're looking at yourself in the mirror thinking how the f do they do that.

[Larfleeze]

They make it look soooo easy though. Then you're looking at yourself in the mirror thinking how the f do they do that.

Yeah I watched a few vids before trying it out, think they made me overconfident going into it. Gonna take some getting used to.

[artDDP]

I want to save time so im thinkin of a quick effective lathering solution(using soap takes forever), any recommendations?

Pretty much me every morning. I've been at this eight years, so I've got the sixty-second lather down to a science.

[mantic59]

They make it look soooo easy though. Then you're looking at yourself in the mirror thinking how the f do they do that.

Practice.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

I wasn't planning on buying any more razors, but oh well. I liked the blade case and it came with the razor.

I want to save time so im thinkin of a quick effective lathering solution(using soap takes forever), any recommendations?

It doesn't need to take a long time, a lot of people overthink it. I just take a damp brush and swirl it around on my soap puck for 10 or 15 seconds to load it. Then I face lather for another 10 or 15 seconds and I'm good to go.

[ispy]

anyone got in on this deal? http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ing-reinvented signed up back when it was available at $60.

mantic59: i saw the review you did on the rockwell razor. how does its weight compare to something like edwin jagger de89?

also the razorock slant might be on sale tomorrow at noon at italian barber: http://twitter.com/razorockJoe/statu...95833744424961

[JDizleSwoleizle]

Practice.

In after the king

[GiantGonads]

There are tons of great options for soaps these days. I'd recommend anything from Razorock, How to Grow a Mustache, or Barrister & Mann. Razorock offers so many different scents and many of them are under $10.

If you want to try a cream, Taylor of Old Bond Street is solid.



I usually shave with an adjustable, I prefer them to fixed razors unless I feel like using something with an open comb.

I wouldn't recommend shaving with the head of the razor not firmly secured. It might increase the blade gap a little bit but you'll definitely be taking a big risk with cuts because the blade will be able to move.

I am also looking for an adjustable safety razor.
Any recommendations on a good one?

[peteyyytran]

inb4 the negs but.

whats the best way or kit to start out with?

guides etc etc

tried skimming the past few pages and most are just purchases and such

cereal want to get into this

thanks fellow wet shave brahs

[JDizleSwoleizle]

Practice.

inb4 the negs but.

whats the best way or kit to start out with?

guides etc etc

tried skimming the past few pages and most are just purchases and such

cereal want to get into this

thanks fellow wet shave brahs

Watch Mantic's vids on youtube, srs

[condorhb60]

Just a couple of recent shaves:

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

I am also looking for an adjustable safety razor.
Any recommendations on a good one?

Merkur Progress is a great adjustable razor, or you could buy a vintage adjustable. Gillette made the Slim, Fatboy, and Super Adjustable back in the day. All are solid choices.

inb4 the negs but.

whats the best way or kit to start out with?

guides etc etc

tried skimming the past few pages and most are just purchases and such

cereal want to get into this

thanks fellow wet shave brahs

If you want to make it easy and do it all in one place, check out Maggard's starter kits:

http://www.maggardrazors.com/product...-beginner-kit/

If you want to cut cost a little bit you could piece your own kit together, but it can be overwhelming if you're new to it. There are a ton of options for all products.

[peteyyytran]

Merkur Progress is a great adjustable razor, or you could buy a vintage adjustable. Gillette made the Slim, Fatboy, and Super Adjustable back in the day. All are solid choices.

If you want to make it easy and do it all in one place, check out Maggard's starter kits:

http://www.maggardrazors.com/product...-beginner-kit/

If you want to cut cost a little bit you could piece your own kit together, but it can be overwhelming if you're new to it. There are a ton of options for all products.

just bit the bullet and got one of the starter kits. we shall see how phucked up i destroy my neck from this. lawd. in.

[condorhb60]

Welcome to the club!! Can't go wrong with Maggard Razors. Brad and Casie are both awesome and will help if you ever need help on products or anything. As much as I can, I buy from them over other vendors.

[jwtiger69]

just bit the bullet and got one of the starter kits. we shall see how phucked up i destroy my neck from this. lawd. in.

Just watch the videos someone post above from mantic. You will be fine.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

just bit the bullet and got one of the starter kits. we shall see how phucked up i destroy my neck from this. lawd. in.

You'll be fine man. There is a little bit of a learning curve but it's not that difficult. Short strokes, don't bend your wrist too much, keep the angle of the razor steady, very little pressure, let the weight of the razor do most of the work.