When I first got into traditional shaving a little over 6 years ago my goal has always been a BBS shave. As my technique improved I continually wanted to improve my razor inventory. I read a lot and kept seeing the comments about the danger many experienced with the Muhle R41. I was curious so I ordered just the head from Maggard for $25. After a few cautious shaves this razor became a favorite. Shortly after that Muhle began offering the R41 in stainless so I ordered one of those. What a great razor.
Along with razors I began learning about brushes. I tried synthetics, boars and badgers, and found badgers were what I liked best. I tried a number of mid to upper end brushes and the ones I liked best were the ones with untreated hair. Simpson lead the way with Manchurian and Best hair (Best is my favorite) along with Shavemac 2 band silver tip. Again I read the warnings about Shavemac DO1 2band knots having such strong backbone you could use one to “jack up your car”. I had to order one and it is now my favorite brush along with 3 more of its brothers.
I just wanted to through this out as encouragement to try what some might feel is scary, but could be something you find to thoroughly enjoy. I’m really glad I did.
Along with razors I began learning about brushes. I tried synthetics, boars and badgers, and found badgers were what I liked best. I tried a number of mid to upper end brushes and the ones I liked best were the ones with untreated hair. Simpson lead the way with Manchurian and Best hair (Best is my favorite) along with Shavemac 2 band silver tip. Again I read the warnings about Shavemac DO1 2band knots having such strong backbone you could use one to “jack up your car”. I had to order one and it is now my favorite brush along with 3 more of its brothers.
I just wanted to through this out as encouragement to try what some might feel is scary, but could be something you find to thoroughly enjoy. I’m really glad I did.