Hey guys, so I've been around for awhile and used to lurk here pretty heavy. I posted an intro in the newbie check in sub and some cool guys over here pointed me this way.
I have a tendency to ramble on so to keep the post short, I was looking for some recommendations on makes/models for an equipment list to grab over the next couple weeks to finally jump in on wetshaving.
I'm looking at getting a 3/8 straight razor, good soap/lather, and I guess a strop. Just looking for any feedback on whether or not that looks like a good starter list or if there's anything else I'd need. Probably a brush too, I'd love authentic badger but depending on budget I might sacrifice for synthetic there so I can afford a little more on the actual razor front.
I'm a really detail oriented guy and was honestly hoping someone could just give me a "buy this this and this" type list, otherwise I'll spend another couple years endlessly researching and never biting the bullet
I actually hit the BST sub forum first, hoping to find like a "starter kit" of some good second hand razors or something, but i think there were some new rules implemented and I'm not allowed to post there yet (10yr old account but no recent activity, personal life pushed this interest by the wayside unfortunately)
Looking forward to getting to know everybody, learning, and getting some good discourse started in this thread, hit me with any suggestions or specific recommendations you guys have, and thanks for taking the time to read.
I have a tendency to ramble on so to keep the post short, I was looking for some recommendations on makes/models for an equipment list to grab over the next couple weeks to finally jump in on wetshaving.
I'm looking at getting a 3/8 straight razor, good soap/lather, and I guess a strop. Just looking for any feedback on whether or not that looks like a good starter list or if there's anything else I'd need. Probably a brush too, I'd love authentic badger but depending on budget I might sacrifice for synthetic there so I can afford a little more on the actual razor front.
I'm a really detail oriented guy and was honestly hoping someone could just give me a "buy this this and this" type list, otherwise I'll spend another couple years endlessly researching and never biting the bullet
I actually hit the BST sub forum first, hoping to find like a "starter kit" of some good second hand razors or something, but i think there were some new rules implemented and I'm not allowed to post there yet (10yr old account but no recent activity, personal life pushed this interest by the wayside unfortunately)
Looking forward to getting to know everybody, learning, and getting some good discourse started in this thread, hit me with any suggestions or specific recommendations you guys have, and thanks for taking the time to read.