Hello all. I have been lurking for 4ish year and wet shaving nearly as long. I made the switch from cartridges because the shave was crap and they were too expensive. Also, I am very prone to ingrown hairs. Shaving with a DE has helped this immensely. My routine consists of shaving post shower, after using a face scrub. Post shave I use and alum block, followed by homemade Tend Skin, then finally after shave. Here's my gear list:
Merkur 34c
Gillette New Open Comb
Gillette Flare Tip
Parker Shavette
Fromm Hair Shaper/Shavette
Proaso Shaving Cream
Erasmic Shaving Cream
Musgo Real Shaving Cream
Williams Boar Brush
Shea Moisture Badger Brush
Feather Blades
Col Conk Lather Mug
I like the Gillette Flare Tip, the Musgo Real or Erasmic, Wiliiams Boar Brush, and Feather Blades the best. I have and have tried other blades, but nothing beats the Feather in my book.
Merkur 34c
Gillette New Open Comb
Gillette Flare Tip
Parker Shavette
Fromm Hair Shaper/Shavette
Proaso Shaving Cream
Erasmic Shaving Cream
Musgo Real Shaving Cream
Williams Boar Brush
Shea Moisture Badger Brush
Feather Blades
Col Conk Lather Mug
I like the Gillette Flare Tip, the Musgo Real or Erasmic, Wiliiams Boar Brush, and Feather Blades the best. I have and have tried other blades, but nothing beats the Feather in my book.