Dollar shave club?

[jdmack79]

I've been using an Omega Pro 48 recently. I had been using badger, but I wanted a bigger brush. It is, in my opinion, the best value in a shaving brush available. Here it is compared to a regularly sized badger:

 

[D-Ric902]

I've settled on Murkur razors and Astra blades
badger brushes but I am still searching for my best shaving cream. Tried a few, like some

 

[phylodog]

I decided to try some of the feather blades as I'm feeling pretty confident at this point. I ordered a 10 pack off of Amazon on the 29th and receive an email stating they had shipped on the 30th with an estimated delivery date of May 27th - June 10th!!!!

I know DHL has never really made it past "also ran" status but wow!!

 

[jdmack79]

I decided to try some of the feather blades as I'm feeling pretty confident at this point. I ordered a 10 pack off of Amazon on the 29th and receive an email stating they had shipped on the 30th with an estimated delivery date of May 27th - June 10th!!!!

I know DHL has never really made it past "also ran" status but wow!!

The ship from Asia usually. I get mine from Japan or Singapore.

 

[chezuki]

I decided to try some of the feather blades as I'm feeling pretty confident at this point. I ordered a 10 pack off of Amazon on the 29th and receive an email stating they had shipped on the 30th with an estimated delivery date of May 27th - June 10th!!!!

I know DHL has never really made it past "also ran" status but wow!!

Same boat. I ordered some over 3 weeks ago and am still waiting. I wish there had been some clue before hand, I would have payed a little more elsewhere. I really like the Derby Extras of as well and I can have 100 of those at my door in 3-4 days for $12. Only thing holding me back is wanting to try Feathers again befor making the jump to bulk.

 

[chezuki]

I've settled on Murkur razors and Astra blades
badger brushes but I am still searching for my best shaving cream. Tried a few, like some

I'm loving TOBS Sandalwood and Proraso Preshave. I've only tried a couple other creams/soaps though.


We should get this thread retitled the "INGO Wetshavers" thread.

 

[jdmack79]

I really like proraso shaving cream.

 

[forgop]

I've settled on Murkur razors and Astra blades
badger brushes but I am still searching for my best shaving cream. Tried a few, like some

This is by far my favorite out of all those I've tried: Amazon.com: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce: Beauty

But I do like the Shave Butter from DSC's website. Good stuff.

 

[chezuki]

I really like proraso shaving cream.

Red, green, or white? I really like the tingle of the green pre/post balm.

 

[chezuki]

This is by far my favorite out of all those I've tried: Amazon.com: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce: Beauty

But I do like the Shave Butter from DSC's website. Good stuff.

Yep, that's what I use! My whole bathroom smells like it.

 

[jdmack79]

Red, green, or white? I really like the tingle of the green pre/post balm.

I have always used green (menthol), but I've recently switched to blue. They just released blue this year. It is their take on a more modern scent.

 

[jdmack79]

My aftershave is usually a Pinuad product. I either use Clubman or Eau de Quinine hair tonic as an aftershave.

 

[CTS]

I switched over to Feathers a couple of weeks ago and I have to say I like them, and I would also say the warnings about them are probably a bit overstated. I don't do any special prep and haven't gotten a nick yet, and they do a great job with a single pass as long as you maintain your angle correctly. Fantastic blades.

 

[Hohn]

I switched over to Feathers a couple of weeks ago and I have to say I like them, and I would also say the warnings about them are probably a bit overstated. I don't do any special prep and haven't gotten a nick yet, and they do a great job with a single pass as long as you maintain your angle correctly. Fantastic blades.

Try the Feathers in a more aggressive razor and see if the warnings aren't well-founded.

 

[chezuki]

Today is the last day of the 1 week window I was given for my Feathers to be delivered after the month of "processing". I hope they arrive, because I'm out of Derbys and these Sharks suck!

As for the "aggressiveness" see post 81. That was only my second DE shave, so hopefully the month of shaving since then has improved my technique. I've gotten pretty good with the Derbys though.

 

[AngryRooster]

Today is the last day of the 1 week window I was given for my Feathers to be delivered after the month of "processing". I hope they arrive, because I'm out of Derbys and these Sharks suck!

As for the "aggressiveness" see post 81. That was only my second DE shave, so hopefully the month of shaving since then has improved my technique. I've gotten pretty good with the Derbys though.

Agree about the sharks, never did care for them. Did you ever get to try the Astras? I've got a ton and will send you some if you want until your Feathers get shipped.

 

[chezuki]

Did you ever get to try the Astras?

I have, I get a decent shave out of them but they don't last more than 2 shaves with my tungsten-wire beard.

If the Feather's aren't waiting on me when I get home, I may take you up on the offer. Thanks!

 

[Hohn]

Chezuki, I also have a bulk pack of Astras that I can easily send you a couple 5-packs if you wish to try them.

I also have some of the Personna Labs (blue box) I can send, if you want to try those. They are the longest lasting blade I've used yet, and still about as sharp as the Astras (they flex less and seem a little thicker)

If your beard is super tough stuff, then the Personnas might be a good fit for you. PM me your info if you wish to try a bunch.

 

[Hohn]

Red, green, or white? I really like the tingle of the green pre/post balm.

I used both the green tub and the red tube.

I think the Red is a little better. The Sandalwood smell is an acquired taste (I like it now), and it seems a little slicker than the green. I get less of a 'shiny face' from the Red (removing all skin oils).

There's just now way to avoid having to try a bunch of this stuff.


I had great results with Mitchell's Wool Fat, but some folks say it's hard to lather. I have a softener and stiff boar brush, so no probs here-- and it smells mild and wonderful.

 

[chezuki]

Chezuki, I also have a bulk pack of Astras that I can easily send you a couple 5-packs if you wish to try them.

I also have some of the Personna Labs (blue box) I can send, if you want to try those. They are the longest lasting blade I've used yet, and still about as sharp as the Astras (they flex less and seem a little thicker)

If your beard is super tough stuff, then the Personnas might be a good fit for you. PM me your info if you wish to try a bunch.

I appreciate the offer, but JD is sending me some Feathers and I just bought a 10 pack of Personnas at the drug store to get me by. FWIW, I shaved with a Personna this morning and was pretty impressed with them!

I used both the green tub and the red tube.

I think the Red is a little better. The Sandalwood smell is an acquired taste (I like it now), and it seems a little slicker than the green. I get less of a 'shiny face' from the Red (removing all skin oils).

There's just now way to avoid having to try a bunch of this stuff.


I had great results with Mitchell's Wool Fat, but some folks say it's hard to lather. I have a softener and stiff boar brush, so no probs here-- and it smells mild and wonderful.

I really like the Proraso "pre/post". It gives a nice tingle and seems to promote a really close shave, but I've yet to try any of their shaving creams. I've been using (and loving) Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood cream.

I think I am going to order a couple sample packs of shaving creams just so I can try a few without spending a ton of money. TOBS seems to have 12 different varieties!

I told my wife I got into this to "save money"... She's gonna kill me.