In Afghanistan and have been forced to shave without water (or shower) and have torn my face to shreds. I feel like spoiling myself when I get back and want to invest in a DE. Some basic questions that have probably been asked 100x before:
1) Does a more expensive DE equate to a higher quality shave? Looking at the Muhle R89.
http://www.nashvilleknifeshop.com/mur89sarast.html
2) Does the blade you use matter more than the razor handle itself? My limited research suggests the Wilkinson Black Label is pretty solid. Any thoughts?
3) Do I need a pre-shave oil? Currently using a Fusion Power with Trufitt & Hill Trafalgar (applied with brush) and Cellex-C Sea Silk Moisturizer as an aftershave balm. Kiehl's Facial Fuel was great the one sample pack I had and will probably adopt that full time after the Cellex-C runs out.
4) Penhaligon's Blenheim Boquet or other recommendations on creams once my Trufitt & Hill run out? Gessato? Kyoku?
I get most of my stuff from the Grooming Lounge in DC. Any other online retailers that offer high quality men's grooming products? Any one familiar with Vintage Blades LLC?
1) Does a more expensive DE equate to a higher quality shave? Looking at the Muhle R89.
http://www.nashvilleknifeshop.com/mur89sarast.html
2) Does the blade you use matter more than the razor handle itself? My limited research suggests the Wilkinson Black Label is pretty solid. Any thoughts?
3) Do I need a pre-shave oil? Currently using a Fusion Power with Trufitt & Hill Trafalgar (applied with brush) and Cellex-C Sea Silk Moisturizer as an aftershave balm. Kiehl's Facial Fuel was great the one sample pack I had and will probably adopt that full time after the Cellex-C runs out.
4) Penhaligon's Blenheim Boquet or other recommendations on creams once my Trufitt & Hill run out? Gessato? Kyoku?
I get most of my stuff from the Grooming Lounge in DC. Any other online retailers that offer high quality men's grooming products? Any one familiar with Vintage Blades LLC?