I started wet shaving in mid January using really inexpensive shaving supplies. This was done to get a baseline feel for wet shaving with out spending a ton of money. I started with derby blades and a de razor purchased from Sally's beauty supply for about 13 dollars. The shave soap I chose was whatever was available in the supermarket. (van der Hagen). The brush was boars hair (not badger hair).
For the second two weeks :
I used a Muhle R89 (I think), shave cream from AoS along with pre-shave oil and post shave gel. I like the results. The one issue that I have is the Badger brush seems too soft compared to the Van der Hagen boar brush that I got from the supermarket. The badger brush flattens like a fan when I rub it against my face.
What have I learned so far?
1.) I like a stiffer brush.
2.) I enjoy soaps far more that creams
3.) the Pre-shave oil makes a difference.
4.) Although I like the post shave balm, I doesn't appear to do anymore than petroleum jelly.
5.) I like the Muhle razor far more the the cheap one from Sally's (but I am going back to use the same blade in each razor on consecutive days).
Two questions:
Any recommendations on a good brush that's is not too expensive?
Is it normal to loose hair from the brush every time you use it? both of my brushes to that.
Thanks in advance for you comments.
Lawrence
For the second two weeks :
I used a Muhle R89 (I think), shave cream from AoS along with pre-shave oil and post shave gel. I like the results. The one issue that I have is the Badger brush seems too soft compared to the Van der Hagen boar brush that I got from the supermarket. The badger brush flattens like a fan when I rub it against my face.
What have I learned so far?
1.) I like a stiffer brush.
2.) I enjoy soaps far more that creams
3.) the Pre-shave oil makes a difference.
4.) Although I like the post shave balm, I doesn't appear to do anymore than petroleum jelly.
5.) I like the Muhle razor far more the the cheap one from Sally's (but I am going back to use the same blade in each razor on consecutive days).
Two questions:
Any recommendations on a good brush that's is not too expensive?
Is it normal to loose hair from the brush every time you use it? both of my brushes to that.
Thanks in advance for you comments.
Lawrence
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