Wow! I just checked and my last post as nearly 4 years ago. 
I got into wet shaving a little over 4 years ago and after having tons of problems with lathering from soaps, lack of funds, and general overall laziness I eventually stopped using my brush altogether and for about the last 3 years only used every man jack or The Real Shaving Company shaving creams. I would just dap a little on my face and rub it in with my fingers. I never did give up on using a DE though and only once went back to canned goo.
About two years ago I moved and we now have a new water company so I decided to give using a brush and soaps another try and I also wanted to try shower saving to cut down on the cleanup and mess. I had a tiny bit of a sample of wool fat (or so I think it was) and tried that yesterday. I actually got a pretty decent lather and I know with a better brush and more practice it could be really good!
Aside from just reintroducing myself I am in need of a couple of suggestions.
First, I know there used to be a few people on here that sold tons of different samples of soaps, aftershaves, etc but after looking around for a little while I was unable to find anyone. If anyone is still doing this, could someone point me in the right direction?
Second, I am interested in getting another razor. I have a Gillette ball (I think it is) that I haven't used in a very long time and it has actually corroded somewhat. I haven't tried cleaning it up, and I am not 100% positive it even can. I also have Red tip tto that isn't in the best of shape. Any suggestions of something I should look at the is still fairly inexpensive but maybe a little more aggressive than both of those or even adjustable?
I got into wet shaving a little over 4 years ago and after having tons of problems with lathering from soaps, lack of funds, and general overall laziness I eventually stopped using my brush altogether and for about the last 3 years only used every man jack or The Real Shaving Company shaving creams. I would just dap a little on my face and rub it in with my fingers. I never did give up on using a DE though and only once went back to canned goo.
About two years ago I moved and we now have a new water company so I decided to give using a brush and soaps another try and I also wanted to try shower saving to cut down on the cleanup and mess. I had a tiny bit of a sample of wool fat (or so I think it was) and tried that yesterday. I actually got a pretty decent lather and I know with a better brush and more practice it could be really good!
Aside from just reintroducing myself I am in need of a couple of suggestions.
First, I know there used to be a few people on here that sold tons of different samples of soaps, aftershaves, etc but after looking around for a little while I was unable to find anyone. If anyone is still doing this, could someone point me in the right direction?
Second, I am interested in getting another razor. I have a Gillette ball (I think it is) that I haven't used in a very long time and it has actually corroded somewhat. I haven't tried cleaning it up, and I am not 100% positive it even can. I also have Red tip tto that isn't in the best of shape. Any suggestions of something I should look at the is still fairly inexpensive but maybe a little more aggressive than both of those or even adjustable?
