This fall I decided to give a go at safety razors. I started off on the cheap with a SS curvy handled west coast shaving branded razor and a sample pack. I also began with Cremo green shave cream. It has been going well. In fact, I should have tried this out earlier.
after about a month or two I pulled the trigger on the finely finished Muhle R89 twist. This is slightly less aggressive to me than my starter razor. I only have a few shaved on it so far. I am liking the Astra green and a also the feather yellow blades. Probably going to stay with the Astras as they are comfortable and priced nicely.
I am on a binge with aftershave balms and creams now. I tried CC Land Ho. I get a little burning sensation when I first apply it. Maybe it is the fragrance and it being a fresh new jar. I contacted them and they are sending me some samples to see if it the fragrance. I have the sample aftershave balms and none of them gave me a burning sensation. I will say the cream was noticeably smooth and slick. I hope the Captains Choice will work for me. I liked the smell of their Venture,Nor Easter, and Sandlewood balms.
I now have Proraso green and TOBS sandlewood shave creams on the way. I am excited to try them. My wife likes sandlewood and eucalyptus scents.
I also picked up a Simpson synthetic brush last week. I will be looking for a bowl soon.
after about a month or two I pulled the trigger on the finely finished Muhle R89 twist. This is slightly less aggressive to me than my starter razor. I only have a few shaved on it so far. I am liking the Astra green and a also the feather yellow blades. Probably going to stay with the Astras as they are comfortable and priced nicely.
I am on a binge with aftershave balms and creams now. I tried CC Land Ho. I get a little burning sensation when I first apply it. Maybe it is the fragrance and it being a fresh new jar. I contacted them and they are sending me some samples to see if it the fragrance. I have the sample aftershave balms and none of them gave me a burning sensation. I will say the cream was noticeably smooth and slick. I hope the Captains Choice will work for me. I liked the smell of their Venture,Nor Easter, and Sandlewood balms.
I now have Proraso green and TOBS sandlewood shave creams on the way. I am excited to try them. My wife likes sandlewood and eucalyptus scents.
I also picked up a Simpson synthetic brush last week. I will be looking for a bowl soon.