Hi everyone! As the title suggests, I am new to this and have just started on my wet shaving journey. Here is my current setup:
Handle: Wilkinson Sword (common variety, found on amazon and local pharmacies)
Blade: Derby Premium (bought a 100 pack), Wilkinson Sword (came with the razor, I prefer the Derbys though)
Pre-Shave: Coconut Oil (bought from supermarket, also use it for cooking!)
Shave Cream: Nivea Protect and Care
Aftershave: Witch Hazel and Glycerin (
generic pharmacy brands)
It has only been a few days since I have started my foray into wet shaving. Originally I was drawn in because of saving money. Oh man, I had no idea how much of a rabbit hole this can be! I now look forward to my morning shave as one of the highlights of my day.
Right now, I am saving up for some essential oils so that I can make some diy aftershave. I hope to explore other razors and blades in the future as I become more experienced.
I don’t really see any posts here about the Wilkinson Sword razor (only the blades), but I have been pleasantly surprised by its ease of use. Perhaps this is because I have no point of reference other than cartridges!
Anyone else start with the Wilkinson Sword? Any pointers or suggestions for next steps welcome!
Handle: Wilkinson Sword (common variety, found on amazon and local pharmacies)
Blade: Derby Premium (bought a 100 pack), Wilkinson Sword (came with the razor, I prefer the Derbys though)
Pre-Shave: Coconut Oil (bought from supermarket, also use it for cooking!)
Shave Cream: Nivea Protect and Care
Aftershave: Witch Hazel and Glycerin (
generic pharmacy brands)
It has only been a few days since I have started my foray into wet shaving. Originally I was drawn in because of saving money. Oh man, I had no idea how much of a rabbit hole this can be! I now look forward to my morning shave as one of the highlights of my day.
Right now, I am saving up for some essential oils so that I can make some diy aftershave. I hope to explore other razors and blades in the future as I become more experienced.
I don’t really see any posts here about the Wilkinson Sword razor (only the blades), but I have been pleasantly surprised by its ease of use. Perhaps this is because I have no point of reference other than cartridges!
Anyone else start with the Wilkinson Sword? Any pointers or suggestions for next steps welcome!