As some of you folks know from my introduction, I've gone from a 2-bladed cartridge razor, to 3-bladed, then to 5-bladed. And then I joined the dark side and went to electric shaver, I know I know, how scandaliss! I've only been on this site just over a week, and I already felt like I was being converted from the dark side. After already receiving some assistance on the forum, on which razor to go with, it was based on a lower budget.
NOTE: The following products were bought from the Mens Room Barbershop, who are proud supports of Badger & Blade. I will not be posting links however, as I do not wish to break the rules on advertising, hope thats ok.
RAZOR:
I decided that I was going to do this right and order the safety razor that so many people consider to be the best, and is also recommended by many barbers in the field as well. I like the features of the Feather AS-D2, built like tank, should last rest of my life without falling apart. It has a good weight to it, so it should help carry the blade through the cut. Its not overly aggressive, so it should have less of a tendency to turn my face into Frankenstein's monster.
Its supposed to produce a clean smooth shave as well by its design, many appear to agree that it does this. Its also supposed to not be difficult to replace the blades. And this is the kind of razor where, you should never have to apply pressure. All you gotta do is make contact with skin, and let the weight of the razor do the work.
BRUSH:
I decided that I didn't want to spend a fortune on a brush, especially after that expensive razor purchase. But I also didn't want to go too cheap either! I decided to go with a Pure Badger Shaving Brush with Chrome Handle.
BOWL - SOAP:
As far as my first shaving soap, I decided that this option was a good value, as I got the Tabac Original Shaving Soup with Ceramic Bowl. Its supposed to be a spicy scent, which I know I will enjoy.
BLADE PACKS:
I know the Feather is supposed to come with a 5-pack of blades, but knowing how I have a course hair, I figure a blade won't last for too many shaves. So I ordered a 50-pack of the Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades, should last me awhile.
So, what do you think guys?
NOTE: The following products were bought from the Mens Room Barbershop, who are proud supports of Badger & Blade. I will not be posting links however, as I do not wish to break the rules on advertising, hope thats ok.
RAZOR:
I decided that I was going to do this right and order the safety razor that so many people consider to be the best, and is also recommended by many barbers in the field as well. I like the features of the Feather AS-D2, built like tank, should last rest of my life without falling apart. It has a good weight to it, so it should help carry the blade through the cut. Its not overly aggressive, so it should have less of a tendency to turn my face into Frankenstein's monster.
Its supposed to produce a clean smooth shave as well by its design, many appear to agree that it does this. Its also supposed to not be difficult to replace the blades. And this is the kind of razor where, you should never have to apply pressure. All you gotta do is make contact with skin, and let the weight of the razor do the work.
BRUSH:
I decided that I didn't want to spend a fortune on a brush, especially after that expensive razor purchase. But I also didn't want to go too cheap either! I decided to go with a Pure Badger Shaving Brush with Chrome Handle.
BOWL - SOAP:
As far as my first shaving soap, I decided that this option was a good value, as I got the Tabac Original Shaving Soup with Ceramic Bowl. Its supposed to be a spicy scent, which I know I will enjoy.
BLADE PACKS:
I know the Feather is supposed to come with a 5-pack of blades, but knowing how I have a course hair, I figure a blade won't last for too many shaves. So I ordered a 50-pack of the Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades, should last me awhile.
So, what do you think guys?