I'm a total neophyte with regards to DE shaving. I just got done thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail last month and grew the beard (about 7 months) in the photo below. Upon my reentry to "proper society" the beard had to go, although I did like it. And no, I have not appeared on Duck Dynasty...... After having a barber remove the beard, I found my old electric shaver was lacking and started to look into other options. That is when I stumbled onto DE shaving. It caught my interest. I do like good things.
I'd like to start out with some good stuff. After doing some research I'm leaning toward the Merkur 38C or 38M with their matching brush and a nice stand. That is not set in stone, just a thought from my readings.
The selection of the "preshave", "cream/soap", "aftershave" seems even more daunting. Living in Central Illinois I don't think I have a store nearby where I can even find out what this stuff smells like. I'm thinking it's quite a crapshoot ordering that kind of stuff blindly online. I'd like a pleasant subdued smell over something that announces my entry into a room......
I welcome suggestions in what products to start with. Cost is not a major concern. I am thinking of ordering from The Superior Shave website, if for no other reason than I like the guy's humor on his website.
The Before and After
I'd like to start out with some good stuff. After doing some research I'm leaning toward the Merkur 38C or 38M with their matching brush and a nice stand. That is not set in stone, just a thought from my readings.
The selection of the "preshave", "cream/soap", "aftershave" seems even more daunting. Living in Central Illinois I don't think I have a store nearby where I can even find out what this stuff smells like. I'm thinking it's quite a crapshoot ordering that kind of stuff blindly online. I'd like a pleasant subdued smell over something that announces my entry into a room......
I welcome suggestions in what products to start with. Cost is not a major concern. I am thinking of ordering from The Superior Shave website, if for no other reason than I like the guy's humor on his website.
The Before and After