Looking today at all the “stuff” I have in the bathroom got me to thinking; prices notwithstanding, there is a lot of variance among shave gear that is not purchase price driven. Some of the items I spent big bucks on just ain’t all that great. Conversely a lot of
bargain priced stuff rocks all day.
Opinion surveys are a ton of fun, so I thought I would kick one off. Hence, what we are doing here is naming what YOU believe to be the most under-rated straight razor, brush, soap, and cream. These items should be something you own or have previously owned. Under-rated meaning something which works so well it’s worth at least 1/2 again what you paid for it. Goes like this:
-Wapienica straight razor. Pride of Poland. They may require some tuning up but these little spuds are excellent shavers. Nimble, durable and hold a very good edge. A bit “inconsistent” but well worth $20-$50
-Omega Hi-Brush. Just does everything well. Surely not as fancy as my $200 Paladin but then I’m not getting a lathe turned by hand
handle either. $25-$45
-Derby shave cream. Slick, lathers up nicely, decent smell. Last tube I bought was $1
-Arko (in the red tub). Even better than the Arko stick. About $5-$7
What say ye all??
bargain priced stuff rocks all day.
Opinion surveys are a ton of fun, so I thought I would kick one off. Hence, what we are doing here is naming what YOU believe to be the most under-rated straight razor, brush, soap, and cream. These items should be something you own or have previously owned. Under-rated meaning something which works so well it’s worth at least 1/2 again what you paid for it. Goes like this:
-Wapienica straight razor. Pride of Poland. They may require some tuning up but these little spuds are excellent shavers. Nimble, durable and hold a very good edge. A bit “inconsistent” but well worth $20-$50
-Omega Hi-Brush. Just does everything well. Surely not as fancy as my $200 Paladin but then I’m not getting a lathe turned by hand
handle either. $25-$45
-Derby shave cream. Slick, lathers up nicely, decent smell. Last tube I bought was $1
-Arko (in the red tub). Even better than the Arko stick. About $5-$7
What say ye all??
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