Gold Dollar straight razors; <$15 and never needs new blades 
What are the best value/bang for the buck shave items?
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Semogue 610
Tabac
Tabac
Tabac
Proraso
Omega Boar Brushes
Feather Blades
Fatip Razors
Vintage Straight Razors
Proraso
Omega Boar Brushes
Feather Blades
Fatip Razors
Vintage Straight Razors
Didn't read responses so forgive me if there is repetition
Astra blades
Shark blades
Palmolive stick (1,5€ in my country)
Wilkinson stick
Tabac (seems expensive but soooo long lasting)
Maybe seems pricey but I must list Rockwell 6S
100$ is not cheap but after getting Rockwell I can shave every 2 days with ZERO negative effect on my skin. Something I was never able to to before and this is why for me this razor is priceless.
Astra blades
Shark blades
Palmolive stick (1,5€ in my country)
Wilkinson stick
Tabac (seems expensive but soooo long lasting)
Maybe seems pricey but I must list Rockwell 6S
100$ is not cheap but after getting Rockwell I can shave every 2 days with ZERO negative effect on my skin. Something I was never able to to before and this is why for me this razor is priceless.
vintage Avon
...along with many items already mentioned.
...along with many items already mentioned.
Another vote for MdC soap. That stuff lasts forever!
And La Toja Creme.... dirt cheap, and so good it is my go-to cream.
And La Toja Creme.... dirt cheap, and so good it is my go-to cream.
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
I would think that regardless of the price, quality, or anything else, if you buy a product and never or hardly ever use it, then it is poor value. A product you love, and use frequently, maybe even daily perhaps for years, is good value no matter what it costs. Obviously for consumables you can look at cost per use.
A Post Script in my post #34 above:
Thayers Witch Hazel.
It does well as an aftershave. Add a drop or two of a favorite cologne to you hands. rub together, and pat your face with it over the witch hazel for scent if you like.
Thayers Witch Hazel.
It does well as an aftershave. Add a drop or two of a favorite cologne to you hands. rub together, and pat your face with it over the witch hazel for scent if you like.
Afta aftershave balm. $2.19 at Walmart. Works like a charm.
Alum block.
BiC blades, vintage Techs, Arko soap, Omega boar brush...its as simple and inexpensive as it gets while enjoying great quality.
Williams mug soap and Astra 100 pack
Williams. That is, if you can get it to lather and don't mind the scent.
Came to post Stirling shave soaps. Most Stirling products are a great bang for the buck, but I feel their soaps are their best overall value.
Palmolive cream / stick (£2)
Nivea post balm for sensitive skin (£6, but often half price)
Any brand of distilled Witchhazel, from any Chemist, used as a gentle, soothing aftershave (£2)
Astra SP blades seem, to me, to be a great balance of price vs quality
Had a couple of men-u shaving sets (brushes + creams) over the years , which are often on cheap offer in supermarkets in the UK and they seem to be a great quality brand at modest prices.
Nivea post balm for sensitive skin (£6, but often half price)
Any brand of distilled Witchhazel, from any Chemist, used as a gentle, soothing aftershave (£2)
Astra SP blades seem, to me, to be a great balance of price vs quality
Had a couple of men-u shaving sets (brushes + creams) over the years , which are often on cheap offer in supermarkets in the UK and they seem to be a great quality brand at modest prices.
Lord L5 or L6. Lord Plat blades Dove/Irish Spring soap blend. Aqua Velva. VDH boar brush. Get the entire set for $20 total
Proraso can usually be found on sale around these parts. Plus, it was my first “real” shave cream that didn’t come in a can. So, I always have some in the den.
The store bought stuff (brick and mortar) is great value. Especially off brand knockoffs. Pinaud, AV, Brut, Nivea, Old Spice. All great performers at low prices.
Nivea sensitive skin balm- one of the best price/performance tools in my den
Proraso Green cream- inexpensive, consistent performance for a really good shave
Inexpensive AS balms that perform real well- Afta, Gillette sensitive Gel
Proraso Green cream- inexpensive, consistent performance for a really good shave
Inexpensive AS balms that perform real well- Afta, Gillette sensitive Gel
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Hey, I love Pinaud too!
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