Hi,
I am new to this site, and the world of de shaving. I have been reading a ton of reviews and posts here, and finally joined. I am looking for some suggestions on getting my kit started. This is where I am at: I am excited and honestly look forward to a more intimate shave than my mach3 has ever provided. I have around $200 to spend on my initial items, and am looking for some advice. (I can up this another $50-100 if REALLY worthwhile, I am just trying to set a reasonable limit.) I am looking at soaps instead of creams, however I may eventually try creams. This is what I am thinking of buying, please make any comments to prevent me from making mistakes.
Razor: Merkur 38c? (long handled barber pole) about $50
Brush: T&H, Shavemac, Vulfix, or Simpson? $40-$100
Blades: a variety from west coast $20
Soap: Tabac, or Taylor of old or T&H? $15-$50
Aftershave: Recommendations????
Preshave: Recommendations?????
Stand: Recommendations??????
Other: Recommendations???????
My objective is for the holistic side of shaving, and making it a ritual. I like the wood and spice smells more than the floral variety. Also, I most likely will not purchase anything else major for it least 6 months to 1 year, and would like my brush to work very well with soaps, creams are more of an afterthought. Please feel free to make any and all suggestions to help me on my journey. I plan on purchasing sometime this week.
I am new to this site, and the world of de shaving. I have been reading a ton of reviews and posts here, and finally joined. I am looking for some suggestions on getting my kit started. This is where I am at: I am excited and honestly look forward to a more intimate shave than my mach3 has ever provided. I have around $200 to spend on my initial items, and am looking for some advice. (I can up this another $50-100 if REALLY worthwhile, I am just trying to set a reasonable limit.) I am looking at soaps instead of creams, however I may eventually try creams. This is what I am thinking of buying, please make any comments to prevent me from making mistakes.
Razor: Merkur 38c? (long handled barber pole) about $50
Brush: T&H, Shavemac, Vulfix, or Simpson? $40-$100
Blades: a variety from west coast $20
Soap: Tabac, or Taylor of old or T&H? $15-$50
Aftershave: Recommendations????
Preshave: Recommendations?????
Stand: Recommendations??????
Other: Recommendations???????
My objective is for the holistic side of shaving, and making it a ritual. I like the wood and spice smells more than the floral variety. Also, I most likely will not purchase anything else major for it least 6 months to 1 year, and would like my brush to work very well with soaps, creams are more of an afterthought. Please feel free to make any and all suggestions to help me on my journey. I plan on purchasing sometime this week.