Hi everyone. Long time shaver, first time poster. I am an American who has been living in Java, Indonesia for the past 1.5 years. This upcoming summer will be my first return trip back to the good ol' US of A. I have a rather heavy beard and oscillate between a full beard, circle beard, or only mustache. The problem is that decent shaving products are hard, if not impossible, to come by here. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that most Javanese men have little facial hair, and often dry-shave or even pluck. I have with me a shavette-style tool and Derby blades. There is no hot water, unless I want to heat it up on the stove which is not always convenient. The only shaving cream I've found for sale is the traditional foam-in-a-can and some Neutrogena for Men goop which I have never liked. I currently use rubbing alcohol as an astringent, for lack of anything else. Shipping liquids or cremes from the US is dubious due to customs inspection, not to mention REALLY expensive.
I'm sure there are people on this board who have been in similar situations, "roughing it" as far as shaving goes. Any tricks/hacks to get a better shave? Thanks.
I'm sure there are people on this board who have been in similar situations, "roughing it" as far as shaving goes. Any tricks/hacks to get a better shave? Thanks.