Hello all,
Just started trying to get into DE razors and brush shaving. I have the unfortunate combo of a tough beard and sensitive skin. Have always struggled with trying to find the right gel/cream and razor combo. Lately I've mostly been annoyed with how expensive cartridge refills have gotten, so I've tried to find cheaper blades and still get a decent shave that doesn't leave my face looking like raw meatloaf. I tried Dollar Shave Club, Harry's (I like their handles a lot) and 800-Razors. All have fallen short in one way or another. So far the 800-razors blades have been the best.
Just today I tried my first shave with a brush and soap in a bowl. I picked up a starter kit at a local Walgreens. It's a Van Der Hagen Premium set. So far I really like it. The soap is ok, but I think I will look for a thicker, more hearty lathering soap. The combo of the soap set and the 800-razors blades actually do a pretty damn fine job. I'm keeping with this until I get a DE razor. I've actually been trolling this site and other shave sites (I'm the type to research everything VERY thoroughly). I have some ideas on where I want to start with DE razors, and that would be a mild razor since my skin get torn up easily. I currently have bids on a 1954 Gillette Super Speed, and a vintage (don't know the year) Schick Krona. If I loose those auctions I think I might go for a new Edwin Jagger De89.
Anyway, after that TLNR... I'm looking forward to learning and eventually imparting some wisdom and experience.
Just started trying to get into DE razors and brush shaving. I have the unfortunate combo of a tough beard and sensitive skin. Have always struggled with trying to find the right gel/cream and razor combo. Lately I've mostly been annoyed with how expensive cartridge refills have gotten, so I've tried to find cheaper blades and still get a decent shave that doesn't leave my face looking like raw meatloaf. I tried Dollar Shave Club, Harry's (I like their handles a lot) and 800-Razors. All have fallen short in one way or another. So far the 800-razors blades have been the best.
Just today I tried my first shave with a brush and soap in a bowl. I picked up a starter kit at a local Walgreens. It's a Van Der Hagen Premium set. So far I really like it. The soap is ok, but I think I will look for a thicker, more hearty lathering soap. The combo of the soap set and the 800-razors blades actually do a pretty damn fine job. I'm keeping with this until I get a DE razor. I've actually been trolling this site and other shave sites (I'm the type to research everything VERY thoroughly). I have some ideas on where I want to start with DE razors, and that would be a mild razor since my skin get torn up easily. I currently have bids on a 1954 Gillette Super Speed, and a vintage (don't know the year) Schick Krona. If I loose those auctions I think I might go for a new Edwin Jagger De89.
Anyway, after that TLNR... I'm looking forward to learning and eventually imparting some wisdom and experience.
