Hello Everyone!!!
Been lurking on and off for the last 2 months or so, and finally got a cheap wet shave kit from the local CVS. Boar hair brush and Van Der Hagen soap. Tried it out with my cartridge shaver and actually noticed a real difference! One of the smoothest shaves I've ever gotten. I'm now excited to begin acquiring quality shaving products...things can only get better from here.
I have are a few questions I was hoping to get answers to:
1) Besides Merkur, what other non-vintage brands of Safety Razors are good for beginners? I know everyone starts with Merkirs, but I like being different.
2) Living in Brooklyn NY, I know there are many options for very high quality (and high priced) shaving products around me. However, I don't have a New York Budget, so do yall know anywhere around here I could get some affordable yet effective shave soaps/creams? I'm especially looking for access to a good Bay Rum.
3) I saw on here previously where there was a guy who sold bundle packs of blade types and vintage razors and had a really good price.....but I can't find the thread. Anyone remember where it was?
thanks everyone, and I look forward to being part of the B&B community
Meph
Been lurking on and off for the last 2 months or so, and finally got a cheap wet shave kit from the local CVS. Boar hair brush and Van Der Hagen soap. Tried it out with my cartridge shaver and actually noticed a real difference! One of the smoothest shaves I've ever gotten. I'm now excited to begin acquiring quality shaving products...things can only get better from here.
I have are a few questions I was hoping to get answers to:
1) Besides Merkur, what other non-vintage brands of Safety Razors are good for beginners? I know everyone starts with Merkirs, but I like being different.
2) Living in Brooklyn NY, I know there are many options for very high quality (and high priced) shaving products around me. However, I don't have a New York Budget, so do yall know anywhere around here I could get some affordable yet effective shave soaps/creams? I'm especially looking for access to a good Bay Rum.
3) I saw on here previously where there was a guy who sold bundle packs of blade types and vintage razors and had a really good price.....but I can't find the thread. Anyone remember where it was?
thanks everyone, and I look forward to being part of the B&B community
Meph