Hello Everyone,
OK, so I am getting ready to start. I have my initial set-up with the exception of a brush.
I have been lurking and taking advice for a while now--even though I am still getting set up. The rest of my set-up came easily. I bought a 1940's Gillette Superspeed (without knowing what I was buying--dumb luck I guess) at an antique store like 13 years ago so I am good there. It cleaned-up well. I bought a sampler pack of blades. I picked up a soup bowl/mug at the thrift store (small handle and about 2" deep and 4" across)...but I am am stuck on the brush. I have spent hours and hours looking around here and I am suffering from too much brush information (TMBI--it is a medically recognized condition...I promise). I have seen links on the forum to brushes on ebay:
Beard Brush Shaving Mustache Brush with Bamboo Handle A3G9 | eBay
Trendy Badger Shaving Brush Silvertip Stainless Metal Handle Barber White Color | eBay
and recommendations for Omega, RazoRock, and so many others. Here are my requirements
1. It must be synthetic--I am vegetarian.
2. A maximum of $15 including shipping. Preferably less. I am broke-butt teacher in the Southern United States. LOL.
3. Something that it is good for a beginner but will work well once I know what I am doing. I do not plan on having a huge collection. I lack the space and funding for such things.
4. Something that will work well for shaving my head as well as my face as I plan on working up to that using a DE eventually.
I am not sure if this matters but I have a relatively small face/head and I have small hands. May matter with regard to size of handle, splay, knot size and so forth.
I haven't researched creams much (I have Cremo right now which I realize does not lather well) but I will gladly take suggestions there as well--inexpensive, vegan, and good for sensitive skin would be my requirements there.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I am so lost as a result of being overwhelmed by the great suggestions people have made previously. I realize it comes down to preference but I could really use some individualized direction here based on my requirements if anyone has a moment.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
OK, so I am getting ready to start. I have my initial set-up with the exception of a brush.
I have been lurking and taking advice for a while now--even though I am still getting set up. The rest of my set-up came easily. I bought a 1940's Gillette Superspeed (without knowing what I was buying--dumb luck I guess) at an antique store like 13 years ago so I am good there. It cleaned-up well. I bought a sampler pack of blades. I picked up a soup bowl/mug at the thrift store (small handle and about 2" deep and 4" across)...but I am am stuck on the brush. I have spent hours and hours looking around here and I am suffering from too much brush information (TMBI--it is a medically recognized condition...I promise). I have seen links on the forum to brushes on ebay:
Beard Brush Shaving Mustache Brush with Bamboo Handle A3G9 | eBay
Trendy Badger Shaving Brush Silvertip Stainless Metal Handle Barber White Color | eBay
and recommendations for Omega, RazoRock, and so many others. Here are my requirements
1. It must be synthetic--I am vegetarian.
2. A maximum of $15 including shipping. Preferably less. I am broke-butt teacher in the Southern United States. LOL.
3. Something that it is good for a beginner but will work well once I know what I am doing. I do not plan on having a huge collection. I lack the space and funding for such things.
4. Something that will work well for shaving my head as well as my face as I plan on working up to that using a DE eventually.
I am not sure if this matters but I have a relatively small face/head and I have small hands. May matter with regard to size of handle, splay, knot size and so forth.
I haven't researched creams much (I have Cremo right now which I realize does not lather well) but I will gladly take suggestions there as well--inexpensive, vegan, and good for sensitive skin would be my requirements there.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I am so lost as a result of being overwhelmed by the great suggestions people have made previously.
I realize it comes down to preference but I could really use some individualized direction here based on my requirements if anyone has a moment.Thanks in advance,
Scott
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