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I got it down to this:
Baili 176 razor: $11.00
Omega $8.44
Arko Stick $3.00
Silverstar Blades $.75
Pinaud Clubman $7.95 = $30.64
Oooh so close!
I got it down to this:
Baili 176 razor: $11.00
Omega $8.44
Arko Stick $3.00
Silverstar Blades $.75
Pinaud Clubman $7.95 = $30.64
But, a month of shaves with that thing would probably leave me down to a skeleton, lol.
Get the AliE brush. It will be a Plissoft knot which are all made in China by the same source, regardless. If you like comfort and ease of use that's the way to go. I like my Omega S-Brush, but I would have preferred my $9.99 Maggard Plissoft. I just ordered LEA Menthol Cream from Connaught for $3.75. I did a month of Arko in a FFFMM once. It's a great soap, but it got old. I was thinking about Van Der Hagen but that put me 5 cents over. LEA was the answer, and it comes in menthol!Okay so... $30 lands me around £22 (GBP).
Currently thinking...
Razor: Baili 191 (Az) = £8.99
Blades: Treet Platinum SS, 1x5 blades (eBay) = £1.49
Soap: Palmolive cream (Sainsbury's) = £2
Alum block (Az) = £2.37
Brush is the sticking point... Allergies dictate synths, but budget is not generous, so I have two choices at this point
1) Go to AliE and pick up a cheapish synth brush (there's one that looks passable at £5.50 including tax, which comes within budget)
2) Go cheaper on the razor... for example a Lord L6 or Baili 171 at about £5 brings enough space in the budget to get an Omega 10018 at £8.50ish.
Decisions, decisions...
Get the AliE brush. It will be a Plissoft knot which are all made in China by the same source, regardless. If you like comfort and ease of use that's the way to go.
Good choice! I think you'll be very pleased.I was leaning that way already & ordered it (I can change my mind before April first) and shipping estimate suggests I can't wait any longer and get it on time
Description | Unit price | Qty | Amount |
---|---|---|---|
LEA MENTHOL Shaving Cream Tube 150g | £2.25 GBP | 1 | £2.25 GBP |
Merkur 15C $15.67
Gillette Foamy $2
Derby Premium 100 pack $8
This isn't hypothetical; it's the actual kit I've been using for weeks and will continue to use for weeks to come
Razor: Baili 191 (Az) = £8.99
My Baili 176 has arrived as well. I just haven't gotten around to taking pictures yet. My complaint is the company logo printed on the cap. It does have a very nice solid build, and their tech style heads clamp the blade rigid.Arrived today from Amazon... The handle is weird, very little grip, but knowing the head is a good one makes it a challenge that I know should work out fine