Christmas Gifts ideas for Wetshavers

[Luc]

I think that listing what we would like for Christmas might make it easier for others to provide suggestions for their loved ones

The rules are simple

• Keep in mind it's not a B&B member buying the item(s) but someone who might not have a clue so suggest something that can be easily obtainable locally or easy to find online

I'll start
Pre-Shave product : Don't use them
Razor : I got everything I need
Shave Soap : Proraso Green, white or red
Shave Cream : My local Adonis store has a few Lebanese creams or some Proraso
Shave Brush : Got everything I need
Aftershave : Skin Bracer Original, Aqua Velva (any of them).
Blades : I got what I need
Fragrances : Mmm, I can't think of anything.

Your turn.

 

[Rothman]

Pre-Shave product : I have too much already
Razor : I have too many already
Shave Soap : I have too much already
Shave Cream : I have too much already
Shave Brush : I have too many already
Aftershave : I have too much already
Blades : I have too many already
Fragrances : Only use one and have a lot of it

Dang AD, I have everything already.....
How about a new set of studio monitors and a few months away from work?

 

[Badger Bill]

Ok I'll play. But how much is this person looking to spend!?! CHUBBY 3!!!!!

But seriously.
If the person knows how to use Ebay, I'd love a GILLETTE RED TIP. Should be easy enough to find.
Nobody ever said no to a tube of PRORASO RED or GREEN CREAM.
I'd also certainly be happy to receive THAYERS WITCH HAZEL LEMON SCENT or SUPERHAZEL.
Finally, I've been wanting to try a tub of TOBS GRAPEFRUIT for a while too.

fun idea. I'll be curious to see what others post too.

- Badger Bill

 

[CaderTheAlligator]

This is a good idea as I was just thinking of starter kits that I could put together and give as gifts.
For me I have a few things on my wishlist:

Razor: Huntlee Katana
Brush: Omega Bambino
Soap/Cream: Have too much
Other: Miltary Wet Pack Dopp Kit

 

[Luc]

Ok I'll play. But how much is this person looking to spend!?! CHUBBY 3!!!!!

But seriously.
If the person knows how to use Ebay, I'd love a GILLETTE RED TIP. Should be easy enough to find.
Nobody ever said no to a tube of PRORASO RED or GREEN CREAM.
I'd also certainly be happy to receive THAYERS WITCH HAZEL LEMON SCENT or SUPERHAZEL.
Finally, I've been wanting to try a tub of TOBS GRAPEFRUIT for a while too.

fun idea. I'll be curious to see what others post too.

- Badger Bill

It depends, what's the price range in the gifts that you list for others to get you usually?

 

[August West]

I have always found that gift certificates work best. Tell them the local or online vendor of choice.

 

[MrLara]

I think that listing what we would like for Christmas might make it easier for others to provide suggestions for their loved ones

The rules are simple

• Keep in mind it's not a B&B member buying the item(s) but someone who might not have a clue so suggest something that can be easily obtainable locally or easy to find online

Pre-Shave product : Don't use them
Razor : I got everything I need (but i wouldn't mind a Gillette Bulldog)
Shave Soap : Proraso red
Shave Cream : Proraso blue
Shave Brush : Got everything I need (but i wouldn't mind a vintage handle with a new knot)
Aftershave : I have all i need.
Blades : i got all i need here
Fragrances : I'm running out, i'll take sean john unforgivable and jaguar.

 

[jzuzphreek]

I never mind receiving a good gift certificate/card, but I really hate giving them. I like to know that the "thought" really did count.

It's interesting this was posted today. My wife tolerates my hobbies, so when we were conversing about Christmas via email earlier today I replied to her question regarding waiting to get me a gun. This is an exact copy/paste of what I sent her.

I don’t mind waiting at all. It’s something I really want, but I would also want it to be registered to me, take safety courses, etc. I really need to go to the range sometime to try out a variety of guns to see what I would even like.

Here are 4 things (with a lot of links) that I’m gonna put on my wishlist. They’re mostly under $60, and things I would probably get for myself if/when we have the spending money. I hope it’s not too overwhelming. I’m gonna clean up my Elfster wishlist when I have time to limit it to this and maybe a few stocking stuffer items.

Limited Edition Leather Notebook made by Franklin Cristoph. All proceeds benefit breast cancer research

Small, A6 Size Portfolio (Small Leather Portfolio - High quality Saddle leather)
Additional/Replacement journal insert, A6 Size (Additional/Replacement journal insert for portfolio made by Franklin Cristoph, a high quality Fountain Pen company)

Large, A5 Size Portfolio (Large Leather Portfolio - High quality Saddle leather)
Additional/Replacement journal insert, A5 Size (Additional/Replacement journal insert for portfolio made by Franklin Cristoph, a high quality Fountain Pen company)
(This pen in a medium or broad italic would make a GREAT companion to either portfolio – I got to write with one of these in Papier Plume on Royal St… it’s an awesome pen.)​

Kaweco Sport Pocket Pen with Gold Clip

Pen
Gold Clip
(Very nice Vintage version from the 1940s)​

Michael Kors Cologne

DMT Hones

Extra Fine (more important than the “Fine”)
Fine

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[jzuzphreek]

I just realized there's only one thing on my list related to wetshaving.

Let's add this brush to the list.

 

[August West]

Good point. My suggestion does not always bode well for the giver. My wife has 'oft reminded me of this.

 

[nehpets4627]

I've asked for some low-end stocking-stuffer items that I've been interested in picking up myself but haven't got around to:

Razor - RiMei (Cased, DX.com)
Brush - Omega 11047 Badger/Boar Mix (West Coast Shaving)
Blades - 100 Personna Lab Blues (Amazon)

 

[Morman Bridge]

My spouse and I generally don't give each other gifts for Christmas, however, if she gave me anything, I would appreciate a hand made craft like one of her usual artistic ideas. (she was looking on the intranet for home made shaving soap recipies yesterday). That would be so sweet of her to give me something like that made by her. She's a sweetheart.

 

[Shutterbug57]

Pre-Shave product : Taconic Organic Pre Shave Oil
Razor : GEM Jewel set in NOS/Mint condition
Shave Soap : Mike’s Orange/Cedar/Pepper or Lime tins or Vostok pucks
Shave Cream : N/A - Don't use creams
Shave Brush : N/A - I have what I want
Aftershave : N/A - Already well stocked
Blades : 100 Personna Lab Blues &/or 100 GEM SS Coated SE blades
Fragrances : This is what AS is for for me