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

[MJ1331]

http://www.doubleedgeshavingplace.com/

coupon: SMF101

The website looks ****ty but i ordered via paypal. The site has some good reviews on badger and blade/ shave my face.

The 100 feathers came in yesterday. Took about 1 week shipped from singapore. They look legit, will try them tomorrow.

[alex2363]

The 100 feathers came in yesterday. Took about 1 week shipped from singapore. They look legit, will try them tomorrow.

From 1 Philly boy to another congrats on Feathers

[Magnumtripod]

The 100 feathers came in yesterday. Took about 1 week shipped from singapore. They look legit, will try them tomorrow.

let us know. I'll place my order if they're the real deal

[akappa]

1st post in this thread, wasn't aware it existed until I started looking for a straight blade, thinking of getting a 5/8 inch razor to begin with? Probably gona be Dovo.

here's what I currently use, quick photo on my phone

Merkur 34c HD, Proraso, Derby blades, Cheap brush from body shop (Upgrading when I get a new razor), and a small dish for making my lather

[verticaljump]

I think I'm about to take the plunge brahs...


Can someone recommend me a good shaving cream? Preferably one that comes in a tube and smells like fruits (or anything good lol).


Can't fukkin wait to stop shaving with disposable razors and barbasol.

[jstec3]

I think I'm about to take the plunge brahs...


Can someone recommend me a good shaving cream? Preferably one that comes in a tube and smells like fruits (or anything good lol).


Can't fukkin wait to stop shaving with disposable razors and barbasol.

Edwin jagger sea buckthorn - get the aftershave too holy fuk it smells like rubbing a fresh raw peach on your face

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Edwi...orn_p_748.html

[alex2363]

1st post in this thread, wasn't aware it existed until I started looking for a straight blade, thinking of getting a 5/8 inch razor to begin with? Probably gona be Dovo.

here's what I currently use, quick photo on my phone

Merkur 34c HD, Proraso, Derby blades, Cheap brush from body shop (Upgrading when I get a new razor), and a small dish for making my lather

So your leaving DE shaving and going to straight razor shaving?

[alex2363]

I think I'm about to take the plunge brahs...


Can someone recommend me a good shaving cream? Preferably one that comes in a tube and smells like fruits (or anything good lol).


Can't fukkin wait to stop shaving with disposable razors and barbasol.

Buy Prorasso shave cream from http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/prod...ductId=2257431

[akappa]

So your leaving DE shaving and going to straight razor shaving?

nah not leaving it, just wanna try straight razor on days where I have more free time, wanted to try it since I was about 8 ha
What's the best places to pick up old razors? non of the antique shops near me have any, in no rush to get one so don't wanna use ebay

[MJ1331]

The feathers are legit from the singapore site. Best shave ever

Sorry for iphone pic

[Thewix]

Morning brahs, 2 questions -

1. I have a bit of a problem with in-growing hairs,particularly with my neck, I currently use the brush and bowl foam thingy, was wondering if changing to straight razor would help this.

2. It's my birthday soon, thinking of getting a straight razor, any recommendations?


Thanks for the advice.

[Magnumtripod]

nah not leaving it, just wanna try straight razor on days where I have more free time, wanted to try it since I was about 8 ha
What's the best places to pick up old razors? non of the antique shops near me have any, in no rush to get one so don't wanna use ebay

i wouldn't recommend picking up an old straight. you'll have to put work into sharpening it whether you do it yourself or send it to someone. Just get a new one one thats "shave ready" and go to town.

Unless someone is selling an old, used one that they claim is shave ready

[akappa]

Yea that's the impression iv'e got so far from reading, gonna buy a new one and keep an eye out for old ones whilst I learn though, will keep an eye out for old ones anyway and let this thread know, someone might wanna trade or whatever

thanks Magnum

[verticaljump]

Edwin jagger sea buckthorn - get the aftershave too holy fuk it smells like rubbing a fresh raw peach on your face

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Edwi...orn_p_748.html

Buy Prorasso shave cream from http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/prod...ductId=2257431

Thanks brahs. I was gonna go with Proraso at first but hnnnggg peach scented cream do want.


How's this looking so far?

[_Ishy]

Got the blades and the razor and love them both. Never used the Jagger Cream or the Escalie Brush though. As a starter I'm sure they're both fine.

[gym.candy]

Thanks brahs. I was gonna go with Proraso at first but hnnnggg peach scented cream do want.


How's this looking so far?

nice choices
might want to buy a sample pack of different blades off ebay or a shaving site, just so you can try out a few different ones

[alex2363]

Got the blades and the razor and love them both. Never used the Jagger Cream or the Escalie Brush though. As a starter I'm sure they're both fine.

Great, REPPED

[alex2363]

nice choices
might want to buy a sample pack of different blades off ebay or a shaving site, just so you can try out a few different ones

Very good advise, each blade has a different feel fro different user/shavers

[akappa]

one more question...

When buying a strop, would you reccommend buying the bigger sizes? I know you can do the cross pattern on the small ones but is it better with a bigger one? don't want to waste money ha

[Magnumtripod]

one more question...

When buying a strop, would you reccommend buying the bigger sizes? I know you can do the cross pattern on the small ones but is it better with a bigger one? don't want to waste money ha

Get a big one

[blip63]

Truefitt and Hill sampler came today! awww yeah! 8-)

[alex2363]

one more question...

When buying a strop, would you reccommend buying the bigger sizes? I know you can do the cross pattern on the small ones but is it better with a bigger one? don't want to waste money ha

Tony Miller has good ones.

[alex2363]

nah not leaving it, just wanna try straight razor on days where I have more free time, wanted to try it since I was about 8 ha
What's the best places to pick up old razors? non of the antique shops near me have any, in no rush to get one so don't wanna use ebay

Try Larry at Whippeddog...he has money back guarantee http://whippeddog.com/

[alex2363]

one more question...

When buying a strop, would you reccommend buying the bigger sizes? I know you can do the cross pattern on the small ones but is it better with a bigger one? don't want to waste money ha

Get it here, Its a good Straight razor site too http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/the-strop-shop

[akappa]

Try Larry at Whippeddog...he has money back guarantee http://whippeddog.com/

mind=blown, I sent him money this morning

[Hishiad]

I want to start traditional wet shaving. I've basically got the basics...looking for recommendations on blades, cream mainly.


I'm thinking on razors it'll be either a EJ or Merkur to start with (if anyone has another suggestion in the less than $50 price range let me know) and then naturally going to try and grab a badger brush, but brand recommendations are welcome.


Thanks in advance.

[Hishiad]

Here's the razors I'm looking at...opinions welcomed.

[akappa]

^
Alot of people get the Merkur 34c (new) or an old Gillette one off ebay, I can't remember the name of it though
You might want to get a sample pack of razors to see which razors work with your face as they work differently on people
I use a prorasso soap that was offer, others might be able to help more on that but if you use a cup or bowl from the kitchen you'l be able to make a better lather

hope that helps a little bit

[gym.candy]

I want to start traditional wet shaving. I've basically got the basics...looking for recommendations on blades, cream mainly.


I'm thinking on razors it'll be either a EJ or Merkur to start with (if anyone has another suggestion in the less than $50 price range let me know) and then naturally going to try and grab a badger brush, but brand recommendations are welcome.


Thanks in advance.

as mentioned above, the merkur 34c, or HD is a good starter razor. nice and heavy



and the tweezerman badger brush is a really good cheap badger hair starter brush


http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-280.../dp/B000G647Y8

[bustermac]

Picked up the new VDH Pure Badger brush from Target...love it.