Hi everyone, first time posting here. I've searched the forum as a non-member, but figure it's about time I jump on board as I start my quest for the perfect shave.
First off, I've shaved before but for the most part I've always used the Gillette products....cartridges and canister gel. Sometimes I'd get a little fancier and go with Anthony for Men. Then things got expensive, those cartridges! Maybe it's my beard, but they certainly don't last long and having to replace them started to add up quickly...even with Costco selling them in bulk. So I gave up on shaving and just kept it trimmed short over the years.
So here I am today, newly married man and the wife likes me clean shaved. I figure she does a lot for me and the home, one thing I could do is make her happy and stay clean shaved. I thought that there has to be another way, something cheaper then those cartridges, and I went to the internet in search of it. Boy was I in the shadows of Gillette marketing and the internet has shown the light as to what is all out there.
Anyway, would like advice or approval (whatever you want to call it), on the products I plan to buy and start using here soon:
DE Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89BA11bl
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L or Duke 2
Cream: I'd like to get something locally and as natural as possible. Shooting for Kiss My Face or The Body Shop. I also do have the Art of Shaving and stores like Nordstroms, Sephora, etc. but not all provide natural products like I prefer. Maybe eventually I'll venture out to the three Ts.
Blades: Going to get one of the sample packs from WCS, but can I get some advice on which ones to start off with and then build up to? I have read that Feathers are super sharp and should be left to more experienced shavers.
Bowl: Do I need to get a bowl, or would a regular ceramic cereal bowl be good?
Think that's it, hopefully. This sites awesome and sure I'll become an addict soon enough once I start. Also, if anyone would like to see a couple fun videos from my wedding, here are the links:
SURPRISE First Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ca...DvjVQa1PpcFMh68AQ5e13bBJMgglKF-vu_LM2FDbQNPA=
Mission Impossible Garter Removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWxI...DvjVQa1PpcFMh68AQ5e13bHgdoN_8xHIyJ0uxYL9JtmY=
Thank You,
VSolis
First off, I've shaved before but for the most part I've always used the Gillette products....cartridges and canister gel. Sometimes I'd get a little fancier and go with Anthony for Men. Then things got expensive, those cartridges! Maybe it's my beard, but they certainly don't last long and having to replace them started to add up quickly...even with Costco selling them in bulk. So I gave up on shaving and just kept it trimmed short over the years.
So here I am today, newly married man and the wife likes me clean shaved. I figure she does a lot for me and the home, one thing I could do is make her happy and stay clean shaved. I thought that there has to be another way, something cheaper then those cartridges, and I went to the internet in search of it. Boy was I in the shadows of Gillette marketing and the internet has shown the light as to what is all out there.
Anyway, would like advice or approval (whatever you want to call it), on the products I plan to buy and start using here soon:
DE Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89BA11bl
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L or Duke 2
Cream: I'd like to get something locally and as natural as possible. Shooting for Kiss My Face or The Body Shop. I also do have the Art of Shaving and stores like Nordstroms, Sephora, etc. but not all provide natural products like I prefer. Maybe eventually I'll venture out to the three Ts.
Blades: Going to get one of the sample packs from WCS, but can I get some advice on which ones to start off with and then build up to? I have read that Feathers are super sharp and should be left to more experienced shavers.
Bowl: Do I need to get a bowl, or would a regular ceramic cereal bowl be good?
Think that's it, hopefully. This sites awesome and sure I'll become an addict soon enough once I start. Also, if anyone would like to see a couple fun videos from my wedding, here are the links:
SURPRISE First Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ca...DvjVQa1PpcFMh68AQ5e13bBJMgglKF-vu_LM2FDbQNPA=
Mission Impossible Garter Removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWxI...DvjVQa1PpcFMh68AQ5e13bHgdoN_8xHIyJ0uxYL9JtmY=
Thank You,
VSolis