So I was thinking recently, if I had to do it all over again, how would I do it? And then I thought, wouldn’t it be fun to come up with a list of must-haves from my experience, with a focus on the best bang for the buck items for the newbie. So here it is:
Brush:
Omega Boar or Tweezerman Badger
Razor:
Merkur HD or Edwin Jagger 89/86
Blade:
Red Pack Israeli Personas
Creams:
Kiss My Face (unscented, lime, mint, lavender – get the tubes, not the pumps to begin with)
Soaps:
Tabac (because why mess around with anything else for starters?)
Aftershave:
Pinaud Clubman
Superior 70 bay rum
Flag & Sail Old Spice clone from CVS or Dollar Store
Mennen Skin Bracer or Acqua Velva (smell first, see which you like better, and buy)
Balm:
Clubman Complete or Nivea Extreme Comfort
And there you have it. To me, this combo is the perfect newbie bang for the buck start up shave den – all the absolute must haves, plus a touch of decadence foreshadowing things to come. And total price tag for all of it should come under $100. How do ya like them apples?
Next acquisitions should include: Shark blades, Taylor creams, Arko creams, Godrej creams, Speick cream & aftershave, Musgo aftershave, Artisan vendor: SCS particularly sandalwood aftershave, Proraso, Clubman Special Reserve, and Thayer’s Witch Hazel.
From there on, you’re hooked and sky’s the limit! (sure has been with me!!!! Hello AD!!!!) Actually, I take it back. From then on, if you are smart (read: unlike me), you should ALWAYS buy samples of the expensive stuff first, or trade for them, before plunking down a ton of jack and realizing you don't like the product.
As always, YMMV.
What do you think?
Brush:
Omega Boar or Tweezerman Badger
Razor:
Merkur HD or Edwin Jagger 89/86
Blade:
Red Pack Israeli Personas
Creams:
Kiss My Face (unscented, lime, mint, lavender – get the tubes, not the pumps to begin with)
Soaps:
Tabac (because why mess around with anything else for starters?)
Aftershave:
Pinaud Clubman
Superior 70 bay rum
Flag & Sail Old Spice clone from CVS or Dollar Store
Mennen Skin Bracer or Acqua Velva (smell first, see which you like better, and buy)
Balm:
Clubman Complete or Nivea Extreme Comfort
And there you have it. To me, this combo is the perfect newbie bang for the buck start up shave den – all the absolute must haves, plus a touch of decadence foreshadowing things to come. And total price tag for all of it should come under $100. How do ya like them apples?
Next acquisitions should include: Shark blades, Taylor creams, Arko creams, Godrej creams, Speick cream & aftershave, Musgo aftershave, Artisan vendor: SCS particularly sandalwood aftershave, Proraso, Clubman Special Reserve, and Thayer’s Witch Hazel.
From there on, you’re hooked and sky’s the limit! (sure has been with me!!!! Hello AD!!!!) Actually, I take it back. From then on, if you are smart (read: unlike me), you should ALWAYS buy samples of the expensive stuff first, or trade for them, before plunking down a ton of jack and realizing you don't like the product.
As always, YMMV.
What do you think?
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