Hey all, I'm new here. I'm in my early 20's. I used to shave with Mach 3's (when I turned 18, Gillette sent me a free Mach3) and plastic Bics. Currently I use a single-blade Bic razor with Aveeno shave gel.
Now, I've recently read into wet-shaving and I'm very interested... My grandfather still wet-shaves to this day and he's never had problems with skin irritation/bumps.
Anyways, I'm wondering if I may get some help with my beginner's set-up. My face does not grow tons of hair on the sides, however it's enough that I get annoying ingrown hairs on my jawline (the worst). Mainly I grow a lot of hair around my chin/neck/upper lip area. Here is what I have so far:
1. Merkur "classic" DE safety razor
2. Taylor's Avocado shave cream
3. [brush recommendation?]
4. [aftershave/toner advice?]
What kind of brush do you recommend me buying? As mentioned earlier, I do not grow a ton of facial hair, etc. I will put a $75 limit on a brush.
After I shave, my face is never really itchy or flaky, so I never put on a moisturizer (unless it's sunblock right after). Will I need to put on a toner after shaving? If so, I think "Thayers alcohol-free skin toner" would be nice.
Thanks much for the advice!
Now, I've recently read into wet-shaving and I'm very interested... My grandfather still wet-shaves to this day and he's never had problems with skin irritation/bumps.
Anyways, I'm wondering if I may get some help with my beginner's set-up. My face does not grow tons of hair on the sides, however it's enough that I get annoying ingrown hairs on my jawline (the worst). Mainly I grow a lot of hair around my chin/neck/upper lip area. Here is what I have so far:
1. Merkur "classic" DE safety razor
2. Taylor's Avocado shave cream
3. [brush recommendation?]
4. [aftershave/toner advice?]
What kind of brush do you recommend me buying? As mentioned earlier, I do not grow a ton of facial hair, etc. I will put a $75 limit on a brush.
After I shave, my face is never really itchy or flaky, so I never put on a moisturizer (unless it's sunblock right after). Will I need to put on a toner after shaving? If so, I think "Thayers alcohol-free skin toner" would be nice.
Thanks much for the advice!