Hello everybody and hi to this very nice and well mannered community.
Here is my story: I'm having problems with the usual Gillette Fushion and the disposables with both of them I'm getting razor bumps and irritations even that I shave my face after a hot shower and moist it with hot water. I've searched in google for a solution and an article in msnbc.com about the classic shaving hopped up the info was very interesting so as the links inside. One of the links send me here and I've been reading the forum for 2 days and I'm glad that I found people with my shaving problems and solutions to them. I've also watched the Mantics videos and now I have some questions about what I should buy or is the thing that I'm going to buy good and from what website I should buy it.
First I'm from Western Europe my country is in the EU(I'm saying this because you could recommend me some website over other because of my location).
Btw the budget is not too low but also not big.(around 100 bucks or lower)
Here is the list about what I've read as recommendations and from other people and videos(I hope you'll give me tips and directions where to go and what to choose)
First the Razor. My DE razor will be Merkur "Long Classic" Safety Razor (I suppose long because I'm a big guy and I have big hands) or should I get "Heavy Duty" because it will feel heavier(but still that's not the biggest problem). Everywhere where I read about DE Razors Mercur is there
a lot of people are recommending it for it's money and quality and it's German and since Germans made Mercedes how can I doubt about any product that they've made 
.
Second, the brush Badger Brush someone is saying Vulfix other Edwin Jagger. I've read about the size that it's good to be medium from 20 to 23mm especially for starters like me. But still what I should get that:
Edwin Jagger
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/1EJ947||@cEdwin%20Jagger%20Best%20badger%20shaving%20brushes@b|0|user||24|
or that Vulfix:
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/800550/422235.htm
or: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/800550/422301.htm
What should I get from these what and what you recommend.
Third, soap or cream. I'm looking for something good that will worth it's money and that will sooth my face and help me with preventing the irritations and bumps.
I've read that the glycerin-based creams like Geo F. Trumpers or Taylor of Old Bond Streets are very good but also expensive or something cheaper but also high-quality like Proraso with eucalyptus or Portugals Musgo Real.
About the soaps Tabac Shave Soap is recommended because it's easy to create latter also Trumpers or Taylor Old Bond soaps are also good stuff.
Btw is the Col. Conk Shave Soap-Amber cheap and good alternative or it's bad here link:
http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Col.-Conk-Shave-Soap%252dAmber%252d2.75oz.html
or that is better cheaper quality alternative the Proraso soap:
http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Ultra-Sensitive.html
Look the thing that matters is to best for shaving and the skin the fragrance is on last place even that a nice light refreshing fragrance(that smells like spring
) will be great but still my top priority is the effectiveness of the shaving.
Finally, last when I get my Merkur(probably "Long Classic" or "Heavy Duty") what blades I should put in it for starters(I know I shouldn't use the Feather they are for more experienced because they're ninja sharp) should I use the Merkur "Double-Edge" SS Platinum Blades, 10Pak: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/196010.htm this blades are offered as link when you're buying the Merkur Razors should I stick with them as original and recommended or I should get Gillette blades(I saw that they're good too) or some other blades for the razor.
I know probably that you're bored with my long post but I've read so much and I've watched so many videos for the last 2 days that that my head will explode(I'm writing this at 4 in the morning). Please recommend me some website because I saw some differences in some websites for example here:
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=129 the Merkur is a little bit cheaper than here http://www.classicshaving.com/Safety_Razors.html. The same is with the soaps at some websites are cheaper than others but still I'm ready to sacrifice some dollars for purchasing from more "safer" or reputed websites that I'll be sure that I'll get my stuff without a problem. That's why I'm asking you because I've never purchased anything from that kind from the internet and I'm not familiar about the websites and if you know whats the best place to order for someone in my location Western Europe and my country is in the EU please post.
Pfff I've wrote a novel I hope you'll understand what I'm asking I hope someone will take a little from his time and answer to my questions by recommending what to use cream/soap and what brand also which of the Brushes to choose, what blade and last but not least from where to purchase the stuff. I'll be very grateful to everyone who helps. Thanks in advance and good luck and goodnight I'm looking forward in joining the wet shaving club.
p.s. If there are some mistakes or wrong sentences please excuse me as I said I've wrote this at 4 o'clock in the morning gn.
Here is my story: I'm having problems with the usual Gillette Fushion and the disposables with both of them I'm getting razor bumps and irritations even that I shave my face after a hot shower and moist it with hot water. I've searched in google for a solution and an article in msnbc.com about the classic shaving hopped up the info was very interesting so as the links inside. One of the links send me here and I've been reading the forum for 2 days and I'm glad that I found people with my shaving problems and solutions to them. I've also watched the Mantics videos and now I have some questions about what I should buy or is the thing that I'm going to buy good and from what website I should buy it.
First I'm from Western Europe my country is in the EU(I'm saying this because you could recommend me some website over other because of my location).
Btw the budget is not too low but also not big.(around 100 bucks or lower)
Here is the list about what I've read as recommendations and from other people and videos(I hope you'll give me tips and directions where to go and what to choose)
First the Razor. My DE razor will be Merkur "Long Classic" Safety Razor (I suppose long because I'm a big guy and I have big hands) or should I get "Heavy Duty" because it will feel heavier(but still that's not the biggest problem). Everywhere where I read about DE Razors Mercur is there
a lot of people are recommending it for it's money and quality and it's German and since Germans made Mercedes how can I doubt about any product that they've made .Second, the brush
Badger Brush someone is saying Vulfix other Edwin Jagger. I've read about the size that it's good to be medium from 20 to 23mm especially for starters like me. But still what I should get that:Edwin Jagger
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/1EJ947||@cEdwin%20Jagger%20Best%20badger%20shaving%20brushes@b|0|user||24|
or that Vulfix:
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/800550/422235.htm
or: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/800550/422301.htm
What should I get from these what and what you recommend.
Third, soap or cream. I'm looking for something good that will worth it's money and that will sooth my face and help me with preventing the irritations and bumps.
I've read that the glycerin-based creams like Geo F. Trumpers or Taylor of Old Bond Streets are very good but also expensive or something cheaper but also high-quality like Proraso with eucalyptus or Portugals Musgo Real.
About the soaps Tabac Shave Soap is recommended because it's easy to create latter also Trumpers or Taylor Old Bond soaps are also good stuff.
Btw is the Col. Conk Shave Soap-Amber cheap and good alternative or it's bad here link:
http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Col.-Conk-Shave-Soap%252dAmber%252d2.75oz.html
or that is better cheaper quality alternative the Proraso soap:
http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Ultra-Sensitive.html
Look the thing that matters is to best for shaving and the skin the fragrance is on last place even that a nice light refreshing fragrance(that smells like spring
) will be great but still my top priority is the effectiveness of the shaving.Finally, last when I get my Merkur(probably "Long Classic" or "Heavy Duty") what blades I should put in it for starters(I know I shouldn't use the Feather they are for more experienced because they're ninja sharp
) should I use the Merkur "Double-Edge" SS Platinum Blades, 10Pak: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/196010.htm this blades are offered as link when you're buying the Merkur Razors should I stick with them as original and recommended or I should get Gillette blades(I saw that they're good too) or some other blades for the razor.I know probably that you're bored with my long post but I've read so much and I've watched so many videos for the last 2 days that that my head will explode(I'm writing this at 4 in the morning). Please recommend me some website because I saw some differences in some websites for example here:
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=129 the Merkur is a little bit cheaper than here http://www.classicshaving.com/Safety_Razors.html. The same is with the soaps at some websites are cheaper than others but still I'm ready to sacrifice some dollars for purchasing from more "safer" or reputed websites that I'll be sure that I'll get my stuff without a problem. That's why I'm asking you because I've never purchased anything from that kind from the internet and I'm not familiar about the websites and if you know whats the best place to order for someone in my location Western Europe and my country is in the EU please post.
Pfff I've wrote a novel I hope you'll understand what I'm asking I hope someone will take a little from his time and answer to my questions by recommending what to use cream/soap and what brand also which of the Brushes to choose, what blade and last but not least from where to purchase the stuff. I'll be very grateful to everyone who helps. Thanks in advance and good luck and goodnight I'm looking forward in joining the wet shaving club.
p.s. If there are some mistakes or wrong sentences please excuse me as I said I've wrote this at 4 o'clock in the morning gn.
). Anyway I've never seen a shop or heard a shop for razors and special brushes and stuff for classic shaving.
please tell me is the Vulfix this: 
