If you could only choose one…….

[Esox]

MMOC
PTFE
CRS Sandalwood

I dont use any aftershaves.

 

[OkieStubble]

If I could only choose one, the choices for me would have to be the ones I could get the most utilitarian purpose from.

I would want a generic shave with generic scents. Without some variety, shaving would again be, just a mindless chore or duty that I would want to hurry up and finish in the quickest and most expedient way. So with that being said,

1. Trac II Razor Handle

2. Trac II Cartridges

3. Arko

4. Any available hand and body lotion would do for a balm

5. Witch Hazel for a splash

6. Brush would just be some type of synthetic

Get in, get out and I guess, just focus and enjoy the different varieties of cologne I would spray on afterwards, since I wouldn’t enjoy the shave anymore.

 

[MUDHOLDER]

Razor:mergress. Blade: nacet. Shaving cream:alonzoes. Splash;techeon fung sing witch hazel and oak

 

[DE Shaver]

This is a tough one but if forced to choose, I would select the following:

1. Safety Razor: Merkur Futur
2. Blade: Feather
3. Shave Soap or Creme: Cella
4. Aftershave Balm: Proraso Aftershave Balm
5. Aftershave Splash: Pitralon Classic

Runner up to the above choices would be as follows:

1. Safety Razor: Merkur 39C 'Sledgehammer'
2. Blade: Astra Platinum
3. Shave Soap or Creme: Arko
4. Aftershave Balm: Proraso Aftershave Lotion
5. Aftershave Splash: Aqua Velva

 

[if_6was9]

1). Rockwell 6S
2). Nacet
3). Tabac
4). Don't use balms
5). Can't decide - Tabac, Stirling Sharp Dressed Man, or Noble Otter Barrbarr
6). 26mm Declaration B9A+

 

[Ivo4u2]

Then I would be broke so it would be

Snmirn
Wizamet
Arko
Nivea asb
Yaqi synthetic

Which would yield a comfy shave for a bargain price and geee I would save extra on mosquito repellent air freshener and do not have to worry about 1.5m nor my own breath behind the mask

But I would feel lousy.

 

[Frank Shaves]

1. Safety razor in the form of my Game Changer with barberpole handle.

While I started exploring straight razors over a year ago, I am totally satisfied with my Game Changer and have no interest in exploring other DEs at this time with the caveat that I don't use it as much anymore. I could probably only use the 0.84 base plate for the rest of my life, but I would also want to keep the 0.68 open comb plate. Love my Game Changer!

 

[musicman1951]

Wolfman WR1
PolSilver SI
SOC Boar TSN LE in scuttle/SOC 2 band badger on face
MdC
Thayer's unscented toner w/aloe
Clinique Moisturizer

 

[Tirvine]

This is a very easy one for me since it is already what I use, and I like it just fine.

Razor...Above the Tie Windsor with mild copper plate.
Blades...Gillette Silver Blue. I like Israeli Personna as well but get better blade life with the Gillette.
Soap...Martin de Candre. Favorite scent is Fougere, but Agrumes is nice, too.
Brush...Kent BK4, although I do rotate with its black handled twin, the BKB4.
Balm...No thank you, but I like a post shave shower with Cremo Blue Cedar and Cypress.
Aftershave...4711 cologne. I would be just as happy with Acqua di Selva, but it costs more.

 

[never-stop-learning]

A "minimalist", I am not.

 

[tehnothing]

indeed

 

[Pepin]

1. Safety Razor would be Gillette New Type
2. Blade would be Lord Platinum
3. Shave Soap would be Tabac
4. Shave cream would be GFT Spanish Leather
5. Aftershave Splash would be Pinaud Clubman Original
and would add ...
6. Shave brush would be Semogue 1305 boar

 

[NovaDave]

Tatara Muramasa adjustable.
Personna blades.
Tube o’ Proraso Green.
Proraso balm.
Speick splash.

Brush: Semogue 610 boar.

 

[Ron R]

Razor: Razorock 2nd generation Lupo.72 stainless steel, nice mid range.
Brush: Yaqi synthetic brush, 24mm to 26mm knot diameter. ( Evil Zebra handle 26mm knot comes to mind, very nice brush in all aspects)
Blade: Gillette silver blue, sharp & smoooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch, triple milled soap, nice mild fresh scent with excellent lather qualities.
After shave: Razorock Emperor(Creed Aventus knock off.)
Post shave: CeraVe moisturizing lotion(balm) + scentless, works very well for my wintery dry skin.

I'm glad this is a hypothetical thought because I enjoy variety but there are lots of folks out there who have one razor, one brush and just a simple soap and are content, been there & done that while cartridge shaving for decades.

 

[Ckmaui]

1. Safety Razor = the one on my counter
2. Blade = the one on my counter
3. Shave Soap or Creme = the one on my counter
4. Aftershave Balm = the one on my counter
5. Aftershave Splash = the one on my counter
6. Brush = the one on my counter
notice a trend

I am still finding the blades and soap and splash and razor and ....

OK to play the game as of now (remember tomorrow morning I might change my mind)

Wolfman .95
Gillette Platinum
PAA Ck-6 barbershop
Neutrogena Hydro gel no balms
Captains Choice Venture
brush would be Plissoft

 

[Mark Brandon Read]

Ok I'll play but it could be all different tomorrow.....!
Blackland Blackbird
Nacet
Duke 3 best badger
Mitchell's Woolfat
Proraso Green
Nivea cooling balm

 

[Timor1322]

If I may,

Böker King Cutter
Thater 4125/2 Two Band Ivory Handle
SV 70's Soap
Tabac Craftsman

If the SR is not allowed at all;

REX Ambassador
Thater 4125/0 two band Ivory Handle (I prefer small brushes with DE)
Tabac Soap
Tabac Craftsman

 

[Frank Shaves]

I misunderstood the rules the first time. Round two:

1. RazoRock Game Changer with 0.68 open comb and 0.84 closed comb base plates
2. This is a tough call, but I will go with Personna Platinum (Israeli Reds)
3. MdC Rose
4. RazoRock Evil Eye Lime
5. Myrsol Aqua de Limon
6. Semogue 2015 HD 22 mm 2-band finest badger

 

[Neith]

RR Gamechanger .68
Shark Super Stainless
Stirling Black Cherry
Skin Bracer
Cerave Moisturizer

 

[cryhavoc]

Ever Ready 1914
GEM SS PTFE
Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Omega 10290 Boar

I don't rarely use a balm so didn't include it.