Just thought I would say hi to everyone here and introduce myself. I'm Andrew and I have to say you have one great site! Just stumbled over here tonight looking for info on brushes.
A little history about myself, thick beard, hate shaving, sensitive skin, and have always looked for a better way at doing it. I've used the Gillette sensor excels since it came out. I've used all the Mach 3, 4, 5, and whatever there at now but hated them. The two blades of the excel was just enough for me. I also wanted to try a good electric razor but never went that route because you just can't get a close enough shave having a thick beard.
I'm a bit of a product whore when it comes to moisturizers and after-shave balms. I've tried alot and spent alot also...LOL
I'll be able to add to some of the reviews in this area in the days ahead. The best after-shave balm that I have tried and currently been using for the past two years is the Kiehl's "The Ultimate Men's After-Shave Balm and Moisturizer".
This stuff is white gold and anyone who hasn't tried it I highly recommend it. Yes, it's a bit pricey but well worth it. I also use the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer daily, very good and light.
Well I needed change when it came to shaving. It just seems like a chore some days and I hate the irritated and razor burn skin. I just get lazy sometimes so that doesn't help either. I know I have stumbled on the best way to get the best possible shave for my beard here. It will take a bit longer to shave but when I master the art I think I'll be looking forward to the next shave.
So I went out today and bought The Art Of Shaving Lavender shaving cream and some of their pre-shave lavender oil. From what I read the pre-shave oil is a waste and a probably agree now. I was only planning to change shaving creams but the guy at the store got me thinking I should invest in a brush. I decided too a little while ago after reading through this forum. With all the good reviews and decent price, Crabtree & Evelyn $35 brush seems to fit the bill. I do not feel like dropping $300 bucks on a brush right now. You guys can chime in at any point here but hurry up because I'm heading out tomorrow to buy one.
So this leads me to a DE safety razor and blades. The Merkur "Hefty Classic" or heavy duty seems to be popular here. It's out of stock at classicshaving.com so anyone knows where I could find one or is this even the razor I would want? The older Gillettes with the adjustable settings seem nice also. Need your advice in the razor area please. There also seems to be some pretty good deals on e-Bay for packs of a 100 blades. Are this crap or what?
I guess I'll have alot to learn in the weeks ahead on how to shave again but I'm looking forward to it. I'm also looking forward to never buying a can of Gillette gel shaving cream! So many other options now...
Cheers
A little history about myself, thick beard, hate shaving, sensitive skin, and have always looked for a better way at doing it. I've used the Gillette sensor excels since it came out. I've used all the Mach 3, 4, 5, and whatever there at now but hated them. The two blades of the excel was just enough for me. I also wanted to try a good electric razor but never went that route because you just can't get a close enough shave having a thick beard.
I'm a bit of a product whore when it comes to moisturizers and after-shave balms. I've tried alot and spent alot also...LOL
I'll be able to add to some of the reviews in this area in the days ahead. The best after-shave balm that I have tried and currently been using for the past two years is the Kiehl's "The Ultimate Men's After-Shave Balm and Moisturizer".
This stuff is white gold and anyone who hasn't tried it I highly recommend it. Yes, it's a bit pricey but well worth it. I also use the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer daily, very good and light.
Well I needed change when it came to shaving. It just seems like a chore some days and I hate the irritated and razor burn skin. I just get lazy sometimes so that doesn't help either. I know I have stumbled on the best way to get the best possible shave for my beard here. It will take a bit longer to shave but when I master the art I think I'll be looking forward to the next shave.
So I went out today and bought The Art Of Shaving Lavender shaving cream and some of their pre-shave lavender oil. From what I read the pre-shave oil is a waste and a probably agree now. I was only planning to change shaving creams but the guy at the store got me thinking I should invest in a brush. I decided too a little while ago after reading through this forum. With all the good reviews and decent price, Crabtree & Evelyn $35 brush seems to fit the bill. I do not feel like dropping $300 bucks on a brush right now. You guys can chime in at any point here but hurry up because I'm heading out tomorrow to buy one.
So this leads me to a DE safety razor and blades. The Merkur "Hefty Classic" or heavy duty seems to be popular here. It's out of stock at classicshaving.com so anyone knows where I could find one or is this even the razor I would want? The older Gillettes with the adjustable settings seem nice also. Need your advice in the razor area please. There also seems to be some pretty good deals on e-Bay for packs of a 100 blades. Are this crap or what?
I guess I'll have alot to learn in the weeks ahead on how to shave again but I'm looking forward to it. I'm also looking forward to never buying a can of Gillette gel shaving cream! So many other options now...
Cheers