Newb has a couple questions

[grayparatrooper]

Hello all this looks to be a great forum. I have been recently introduced to that "old" style of shaving. I am just looking for input on what a good razor/brush would be to start off with i was looking at vulfix as i heard that was a real good brush for the money was looking at this one http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/800550/422201.htm and for a safty razor i was looking at the old school gillete adjustable. Also i am going to use the cream vs the soap if that makes a difference and what kind of razor blades are reccomended? Thnx for your help :biggrin:

[jbasl]

I wrote this for a new wetshavers a week or so ago. You might check it out.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4069

Overall most guys, I think, would suggest starting with a fixed (rather than adjustable) razor and often recommend the c&e best badger brush (35 dollars at crabtree and evelyn).

Best of luck,

John

[Leisureguy]

Here you can find my specific recommendations (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4305) for the starter kit. The same post on my blog has links for the various items, but essentially the same content.

[ada8356]

I wrote this for a new wetshavers a week or so ago. You might check it out.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4069

Overall most guys, I think, would suggest starting with a fixed (rather than adjustable) razor and often recommend the c&e best badger brush (35 dollars at crabtree and evelyn).

Best of luck,

John

The Vulfix brushes are fine (it's what I use) but if you are looking for cheap the C&E is probably the way to go. I'm a strong advocate of the Merkur 'HD' Hefty Classic (http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/284057.htm)razor. I found it to be extremely easy to use and it gives great shaves.

[grayparatrooper]

Hey thnx for the great info. Is more cost effective to order online or trying to find this stuff in a store (wouldnt know where to start lol)?

[Leisureguy]

Most places don't have a store that carries this sort of stuff, so on-line is the only way for most of us. If you live in a large city or some places like Nashville, you might have more luck. But I've had to do it all on-line.

[GoTeeGuy]

For anyone new to wetshaving, I recommend using a fixed blade DE to start. The Merkur HD seems to get a lot of good reviews; however, I just couldn't justify the cost. I started with a Gillette Tech that I picked up at a local antique store for $4.00. Shaves like a charm.

As for brushes... mine is a cheap-o brush from the Body Shop or local drug store (I can't remember where I got it). It's all synthetic, but I've been using it for about 10yrs. I'll get a better one someday, but for now... it works fine.

- Ken -

[grayparatrooper]

Ya i am currently looking at a package that includes both a fixed blade and the adjustable one its a little more money than i want to spend but at least i can get it all in one place....