We covered the overrated shaving stuff. How about the underrated??

[emwolf]

I know Arko gets grief because of the scent, but I think it's great. I really love my Delong brush. Yes, it was only about $30, but it performs better than many brushes I've paid twice as much for. I think the best adjustable razor out there is the Gillette Super 109 (always the Fatboy/Slim debate and they miss this jewel). Also, pre-shave oil in general gets a bad rap, but I find my skin is much more elastic and less prone to nicks and such when I use it.

 

[bigred80]

Braveheart razor from Executive Shaving. I have a number of high end razors and the Braveheart delivers with the most expensive in my den.

 

[1Vader]

Arko gets picked on because of the scent but this soap offers the best value out there. It's very reliable, very inexpensive and lasts a long time. The scent could be better but I'm not too bothered.

 

[Seattle Phil]

I have a large Liojuny silver tip badger brush I purchased a couple of years ago. I recall I paid around $25 or so for it. I think it is nice and whips up lather easily. It is much larger and whips up lather easier than my first brush, which is a Edwin Jagger best badger that cost much more. Granted, I have never bought or even used an expensive brush. So maybe my cheap Leojuny brush may not be so nice compared to say a brush that costs say, $100 or more. Not sure. Anyway, I think this inexpensive Leojuny brush is a good bargain and perhaps underrated.

 

[mrbeckett]

As a new wet shaver, I'm very interested in the replies to come.

As helpful as the other thread is in keeping a skeptical outlook (it's easy to get suckered when you're new) the 'bang for your buck' factor is critical in getting into something new.


I'm also going to start the pie-flinging by saying WILLIAMS!

I've gone through only one puck, and it's the only puck I've ever gone through. All I have to compare it to is VDH Deluxe and the VDH Luxury. It took a lot of work to get to where I could consistently get Williams to lather, and the lather isn't super fluffy and luxurious, but the shave is smooth and it doesn't dry my skin.

Try a small dolop of Proraso on top of the Williams puck for a great lather. S been something I keep going back to and loving.

 

[ercy]

Frank Shaving badger brushes !
They are much more inexpensive than famous badger brushes but very good performance.
I tried some other brands but FS Finest is my best badger.

 

[BigJoe]

Drug store aftershave. I.e. Pinaub, old spice, Aqua Velva etc.

 

[WestofHollywood]

Water and canned Barbasol shaving cream. Moisten face with water and then apply the cream. I get great shaves (I do prep with Noxema which is also cheap). Barbasol cream is $1.36 at my Walmart.

 

[deckie007]

Nivea shaving cream. Great lather easily and quickly. It was on sale with Nivea ASB at Shoppers Drug Mart this week....cost me $11 for the pair.