I have been using a brush and shaving soaps for several years now. Simply happened upon a brush and soap in, I think, The Body Shop at the mall when I was 18 or so and thought it was a novel idea. Plus, I never really liked the overly fake menthol zing of most out of the can shaving creams.
Over time I have gathered a little collection of shaving soaps and my folks bought me a Taylor of Old Bond Street imitation badger brush on a trip to London. I always thought the next step would be finding myself a nice vintage razor to shave with (been using a Mach3).
Got on-line, started looking around, and came upon the world of safety razors, all these blogs, people's reviews...etc.... Uh-oh! I knew another addiction was on the way!!!
I have been furiously reading reviews and trying to decide what will be my first double edge razor. I have now officially gotten myself stalled with indecision!
So, just wanted to say "Hello" and commiserate about another new addiction...
(FYI - I think I am going to grab a Merkur HD and keep my eyes open for an old Gillette Tech and/or Super Speed. Plus, I love the Blue Star Lady Gillettes. Looks like I am going to drag my girlfriend down with me!)
Over time I have gathered a little collection of shaving soaps and my folks bought me a Taylor of Old Bond Street imitation badger brush on a trip to London. I always thought the next step would be finding myself a nice vintage razor to shave with (been using a Mach3).
Got on-line, started looking around, and came upon the world of safety razors, all these blogs, people's reviews...etc.... Uh-oh! I knew another addiction was on the way!!!
I have been furiously reading reviews and trying to decide what will be my first double edge razor. I have now officially gotten myself stalled with indecision!
So, just wanted to say "Hello" and commiserate about another new addiction...
(FYI - I think I am going to grab a Merkur HD and keep my eyes open for an old Gillette Tech and/or Super Speed. Plus, I love the Blue Star Lady Gillettes. Looks like I am going to drag my girlfriend down with me!)