Hi, new user here.
Josh, 31 Male
Now that the Iowa winter's over, I decided to shave again. My wife got me a best badger brush and some shave soap for Xmas.
I finally decided that cartridge shaving was not for me. The price is high, and the results were so-so. I found some mantic videos on DE shaving, and I was hooked!
Got a pretty frugal setup for starters, and I'd like to keep it that way.
Best badger brush
William's Mug soap puck in an old coffee mug
Shave Factory's entry level DE safety razor ($12)
about 60 blades, Derby's and Wilkinson Sword (haven't tried the latter yet)
10 days of shaving, and I'm really satisfied with DE shaving and the products I have, especially for the price.
I did just order a vintage Super Speed Z1 (1954) on ebay. Hopefully I'll like it.
Any tips for someone with a coarse beard would be appreciated.
Tried my first against the grain pass today, and I did get a bit of razor bumps on my lower neck, but it was definitely the closest shave I've ever had. Just need the skin to toughen up a bit or maybe not rush the shave prep so my skin is adequately protected.
My wife is pretty baffled with this new obsession of mine
Josh, 31 Male
Now that the Iowa winter's over, I decided to shave again. My wife got me a best badger brush and some shave soap for Xmas.
I finally decided that cartridge shaving was not for me. The price is high, and the results were so-so. I found some mantic videos on DE shaving, and I was hooked!
Got a pretty frugal setup for starters, and I'd like to keep it that way.
Best badger brush
William's Mug soap puck in an old coffee mug
Shave Factory's entry level DE safety razor ($12)
about 60 blades, Derby's and Wilkinson Sword (haven't tried the latter yet)
10 days of shaving, and I'm really satisfied with DE shaving and the products I have, especially for the price.
I did just order a vintage Super Speed Z1 (1954) on ebay. Hopefully I'll like it.
Any tips for someone with a coarse beard would be appreciated.
Tried my first against the grain pass today, and I did get a bit of razor bumps on my lower neck, but it was definitely the closest shave I've ever had. Just need the skin to toughen up a bit or maybe not rush the shave prep so my skin is adequately protected.
My wife is pretty baffled with this new obsession of mine