So Im newer to the site. I found a 1930s Gillette NEW Hardset Box (https://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/The NEW/1930s NEW Hardbox Set.jpg) Im thinking of sending it in to get it replated since it was free. Finding that razor kinda lit a fire in me for getting more active in this cool community.
Razor/blades-I currently use my Merkur 23C (180) with Astra SP or Gillette silver blue, the silver blues aren't my favorite but they were on sale so I got a hundred. Traded someone on the forum for some other stuff just haven't had the chance to use them yet.
Brush- I purchased a brush and stand from oconnorwoodworking off instagram. He is a fellow Navy EOD guy so I figured id support him. Its a silvertip Grade A brush, the handle and stand are teak.
Oil- I got sick of paying for the preshave oil, so I googled homemade oils. Pretty sure the google machine brought me here and now my wife makes my oil with a combination of grape seed, castor and an essential oil for smell.
Soap- For soap I use AoS stuff, my now wife recommended me trying the safety razors since my neck use to break out pretty badly. She got me a whole AoS kit. So ive been using all that stuff for five years or so now. I have the nice teak bowl they use to sell and use the "puck" soap. Id love to find some other soaps that will fit that bowl or maybe try one of the creams.
Post shave- I use either AoS lotion or Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated lotion. I havent really used any of the more liquid stuff. Not sure the different but I like lotion.
Looking for whatever recommendations people have or tips and tricks! Attached are some pictures of my stuff since I'm deployed its screen shots of a lot of things.
Razor/blades-I currently use my Merkur 23C (180) with Astra SP or Gillette silver blue, the silver blues aren't my favorite but they were on sale so I got a hundred. Traded someone on the forum for some other stuff just haven't had the chance to use them yet.
Brush- I purchased a brush and stand from oconnorwoodworking off instagram. He is a fellow Navy EOD guy so I figured id support him. Its a silvertip Grade A brush, the handle and stand are teak.
Oil- I got sick of paying for the preshave oil, so I googled homemade oils. Pretty sure the google machine brought me here and now my wife makes my oil with a combination of grape seed, castor and an essential oil for smell.
Soap- For soap I use AoS stuff, my now wife recommended me trying the safety razors since my neck use to break out pretty badly. She got me a whole AoS kit. So ive been using all that stuff for five years or so now. I have the nice teak bowl they use to sell and use the "puck" soap. Id love to find some other soaps that will fit that bowl or maybe try one of the creams.
Post shave- I use either AoS lotion or Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated lotion. I havent really used any of the more liquid stuff. Not sure the different but I like lotion.
Looking for whatever recommendations people have or tips and tricks! Attached are some pictures of my stuff since I'm deployed its screen shots of a lot of things.