Dollar shave club?

[chezuki]

Italianbarber.com has 100 packs (50's and 10's too) in stock. Feathers

$50 per 100? No thanks.

 

[Wabatuckian]

When I feel like stropping I use an old straight razor.

When I do not feel like stropping, I use a 1912 Ever Ready single edge.

Two tricks:

First, hone the blade just a bit on that double before putting it in the razor. A lot of time they have micro burrs on them that will really cut ya' up in the form of razor burn. I got a bad one tonight myself and actually nicked and drew blood. That's something I've not done forever.

If you hone it a bit, you'll notice a smoother shave.

Shave a bit at a time, with short, overlapping strokes. Shave downward with the grain, then lather up again and go upward. Of course, shaving with the double is just a little different; go up and down in patches.

The straight razor is my favorite, and I'd not trade it for anything. If I'm going someplace that dictates formal dress, I'll use it along with a badger and hot lather in a cup. Stropping is more work than I like to do on a daily basis, though. Shaving is a relaxing time for me and prep time is preferably minimal.

I've thought about getting a straight razor with replaceable blades as was shown, but somehow it feels wrong.

Josh

 

[IndyGunworks]

Ok, so I tried this last night for the first time.

Grizhicks sent me four blades.

The first which I used I threw away the packaging and don't remember what it was. there there is a dorco a merkur super and a feather.

Since I was afraid of turning my shower into a blood bath, I shaved at the sink for the first time in years. All I had was some old barber shaving cream. Not as slick as the bar soap I use in the shower. I shaved with the grain and it wasn't bad but I could still feel the stubble. So I relathered up and shaved against the grain. probably knicked myself about 5 places. Not the kind of knick that you feel, but small bits of blood none the less.

I am not sure how much I like it. I did receive my dollar shave club razor and its at a different angle than what I am used to and didn't feel the same as the name brand stuff, but it got the job done and the price is right.

Now I am wondering if I was using the safety razor correctly or if maybe something a little bit slicker than shave cream would help out.

 

[IndyGunworks]

Also a recommendation for shave soap would be nice. The slimyer the better.

 

[jdmack79]

Also a recommendation for shave soap would be nice. The slimyer the better.

Any Proraso product is great. Green is the standard.

Amazon.com: PRORASO: Health & Personal Care

 

[jdmack79]

If you have a Bath and Body Works store near you, C.O Bigelow shaving cream is made by Proraso and is an exact copy of their green.

Premium Shave Cream with Eucalyptus Oil - C.O. Bigelow - Bath & Body Works

 

[chezuki]

Also a recommendation for shave soap would be nice. The slimyer the better.

Are you planning to use a brush, or just looking fo a soap to rub on your face?

 

[jdmack79]

Are you planning to use a brush, or just looking fo a soap to rub on your face?

Proraso works for either.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I have the above listed recommendation, along with a brush on its way.

Even if I don't commit to the safety razor thing, I think I will enjoy the shave soap. Who knows though, I might end up liking it.... after one shave I am not so sure.

 

[chezuki]

I have the above listed recommendation, along with a brush on its way.

Even if I don't commit to the safety razor thing, I think I will enjoy the shave soap. Who knows though, I might end up liking it.... after one shave I am not so sure.

I plan to pick up a tube next time the wife drags me to B&BW. I use the Proraso green pre-shave and love the tingle and eucalyptus smell.

 

[IndyGunworks]

the menthol sounds pretty nice, and as soon as it was recommended and I read about it I went ahead and bought it and a brush.... worst case I can leave that in the shower and continue on the dorco route. Not giving up on the safety razor yet, but as of right now it seems like a lot more work to get the baby smooth shave. it might be that I am just not used to it yet, but time will tell.

 

[John317]

After reading this thread I have been convinced to get a new razor- i'm going to look for one of the vintage gillette ones on ebay- so if anyone has recommendations on a specific gillette one or even on using ebay as it's been years... i'm currently rocking a full beard but figure my neck at least deserves a premium shave..

 

[joslar15]

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.

MWF is especially nice in the winter with the lanolin. Another of the pricier soaps, but well worth the money is L'Occitane.

 

[Crbn79]

After reading this thread I have been convinced to get a new razor- i'm going to look for one of the vintage gillette ones on ebay- so if anyone has recommendations on a specific gillette one or even on using ebay as it's been years... i'm currently rocking a full beard but figure my neck at least deserves a premium shave..

Do you know where to get good beard conditioner in Indy? I've been using wife's fancy stuff, smells a little girly.

 

[John317]

Do you know where to get good beard conditioner in Indy? I've been using wife's fancy stuff, smells a little girly.

I just use normal soap and water, not a fan of conditioner

 

[jdmack79]

 

[Crbn79]

I just use normal soap and water, not a fan of conditioner

I need something to keep my beard from breaking. If I just use soap or shampoo it breaks once it reaches about 5 inches in length. Plus my wife and kids like it when it doesn't poke and scratch them lol.

 

[sepe]

I need something to keep my beard from breaking. If I just use soap or shampoo it breaks once it reaches about 5 inches in length. Plus my wife and kids like it when it doesn't poke and scratch them lol.

I've got some of this stuff, Welcome to Honest Amish - Makers of Fine Organic Skin and Beard Care Products.We use all natural ingredients to craft old world recipes into the finest skin care products made today. Thank you for choosing Honest Amish., and it has reduced the breakage in my beard. Also softens it quite a bit.

 

[chezuki]

Fun-fact: Adidas "Deep Energy" aftershave splash is dirt cheap ($5), available locally (Meijer, CVS, Walgreens), and drives the ladies (well the one that matters to me) crazy!

 

[jdmack79]

Fun-fact: Adidas "Deep Energy" aftershave splash is dirt cheap ($5), available locally (Meijer, CVS, Walgreens), and drives the ladies (well the one that matters to me) crazy!

Fun fact: Vintage aftershaves trump modern crap.