Hi all,
Well, I've never actually ever wet shaved before, but I guess that's going to change real soon.
Here's a brief outline of my path to wet shaving and this website:
First-- Eleven years ago, I had a friend in college who tried to convince me to wet shave, but when he started describing the shaving brush and the DE razor techniques, it just seemed old-fashioned and a bit silly to me (being young and ignorant at the time).
Second-- I'm a member of bladeforums and edcforums. Well, it was a random post in bladeforums this week that reminded me of my friend from college--it was a member talking about how much he loved wet shaving. It got me thinking about how much I hate shaving now and how much I absolutely detest my expensive Mach 3 cartridges and my Gillette shaving gel from a can (the smell, the feel on my skin, everything)... so why in blazes was I even using products I hate so much? I guess it's because I wasn't really aware that there were viable alternative besides electric razors.
Third-- After reading that post on bladeforums earlier this week, I started seriously researching wet shaving: watching the YouTube videos, reading product reviews, and spending time lurking here as a guest. Today, I'm taking the plunge. I'm joining this forum as a member and already got a shopping list.
I'm not rich, but I budget for extraneous expenses like this, so money is not an object (within reason). I wanted to go for good stuff right off the bat; I don't like repurchasing stuff if I already know I'm just going to upgrade at some point. Comments on my shopping list highly welcome. I would like to pull the trigger soon so I can start.
Shopping list:
Merkur Futur, Satin Finish
Feather Razor Blades
Vulfix 2234 Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Shaving Cream
Thayer Witch Hazel Astringent With Aloe
Spilo My Nik Is Sealed Styptic Pen
Super Safety Razors Large Stainless Steel Shaving Soap Bowl
Edwin Jagger Chrome Razor and Shaving Brush Stand
Thank you,
Mag
Well, I've never actually ever wet shaved before, but I guess that's going to change real soon.
Here's a brief outline of my path to wet shaving and this website:First-- Eleven years ago, I had a friend in college who tried to convince me to wet shave, but when he started describing the shaving brush and the DE razor techniques, it just seemed old-fashioned and a bit silly to me (being young and ignorant at the time).
Second-- I'm a member of bladeforums and edcforums. Well, it was a random post in bladeforums this week that reminded me of my friend from college--it was a member talking about how much he loved wet shaving. It got me thinking about how much I hate shaving now and how much I absolutely detest my expensive Mach 3 cartridges and my Gillette shaving gel from a can (the smell, the feel on my skin, everything)... so why in blazes was I even using products I hate so much? I guess it's because I wasn't really aware that there were viable alternative besides electric razors.
Third-- After reading that post on bladeforums earlier this week, I started seriously researching wet shaving: watching the YouTube videos, reading product reviews, and spending time lurking here as a guest. Today, I'm taking the plunge. I'm joining this forum as a member and already got a shopping list.
I'm not rich, but I budget for extraneous expenses like this, so money is not an object (within reason). I wanted to go for good stuff right off the bat; I don't like repurchasing stuff if I already know I'm just going to upgrade at some point. Comments on my shopping list highly welcome. I would like to pull the trigger soon so I can start.
Shopping list:
Merkur Futur, Satin Finish
Feather Razor Blades
Vulfix 2234 Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Shaving Cream
Thayer Witch Hazel Astringent With Aloe
Spilo My Nik Is Sealed Styptic Pen
Super Safety Razors Large Stainless Steel Shaving Soap Bowl
Edwin Jagger Chrome Razor and Shaving Brush Stand
Thank you,
Mag
I would consider getting a sample pack of DE blades to help you decide which ones you prefer and work better for your face. Also, why not adding a shave stick to that list? Most of them are terrific soaps that perform very well, are inexpensive and easy to use. 
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