First Post, looking to convert to wetshaving

**kujorulez** · 02-10-2009, 06:07 PM

Hello, I am looking to buy a merkur classic hd (obvious choice as i'm new to wetshaving). anyone have any idea where to get one in chicago? I know people will recommend Merz's but neither location carries this razor.

also, what's a good cream/soap to use for one with oily skin/acne, is there anything that can help this problem?

Thanks in advance!

**thirdeye** · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

Welcome to B&B. You can always puchase an HD at westcoastshaving.com
They also carry a nice blade sampler. Enjoy the shave!!!

**pal** · 02-10-2009, 06:32 PM

Welcome and good luck!

**Ru4scuba?** · 02-10-2009, 06:40 PM

Welcome to B&B! Plus 1 on westcoastshaving, or Ems place, or TGQ Soaps

**kujorulez** · 02-10-2009, 07:27 PM

Anyone have any recommendations on soap or creams to use for my oily skin type?

**SALBOSKI** · 02-10-2009, 07:56 PM

Howdy!!!

**crankymoose** · 02-10-2009, 08:15 PM

Welcome to B&B,

AOS makes a soap and cream for oily skin there lemon scented line but it is rather expensive although it is great cream

myself I am not so sure a soap or cream will really matter or make that much difference to oily skin as you are shaving it right off, what I do recommend though is an alcohol based after shave and not a balm that's what has worked for me

**arghblech** · 02-10-2009, 09:24 PM

I don't find that anything used before the aftershave step affects my oily skin.

**Mr. Igg** · 02-10-2009, 09:29 PM

Welcome.

I can't really offer specifics on skin care products for oily skin; but, as a general statement that I think other guys will echo, wetshaving has improved my skin's appearance measurably.