I believe that there is one poll or one calculation that would cause some nightamres here
Assemble every piece of shaving gear in your house and calculate total cost of everything you own. Do you guys even dare?
That much for a BRUSH? Ok you paid a lot less but still 440$ for a BRUSH? You can load and lather Williams in 15s with it or something? Is it 7 times better than 100$ badger? Really interested here
And what kind of soap w bowl is 250? What does it do?
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I did say "some" nightmares beacause there is still some of us left that are minimalists.
Well gents, my first total set up was under $5.00 and that included a brand new Gillette Slim that I still use. I think I would be hard pressed to get near $200.00 today for a set up, even with my most expensive razor, a Weber PH with Classic Handle.
I have to wonder why we spend so much on shaving gear and set ups when our very first set up was perfect. Has shaving become a Hobby or an Obsession searching for the perfect razor or soap? As for me, I think I found my perfect razor years ago for $1.98, as for a better soap I thank the guys of B&B for finding Tabac. My wife was right when she asked, how many razors do I need to shave with. Only one but maybe two soaps.
I have to wonder why we spend so much on shaving gear and set ups when our very first set up was perfect. Has shaving become a Hobby or an Obsession searching for the perfect razor or soap? As for me, I think I found my perfect razor years ago for $1.98, as for a better soap I thank the guys of B&B for finding Tabac. My wife was right when she asked, how many razors do I need to shave with. Only one but maybe two soaps.
I started with Lord L6 ... then started my son with same L6 ... cheap but great starter! Now on this thread, my most expensive razor is a straight but counting that and my most expensive creme/soap,Here is the highest $ amount that I have in my den (current prices):
Wolfman WR1/WRH2 handle and stand, polished SS: $575
EverReady/Rudy Vey 2-band Shavemac: $175
Pick any soap, blades and splash in the den and I still don’t come close to $1,000!
And This AM I shaved with my Lord L6 razor (currently $6.00 on Amazon), so I did not come close to $100!
mug and brush ... I fail to meet more than $300! El
I always strived to do it for less than $100. Adding another $100 and I am enjoying truly luxurious shaves and don’t regret the money spent one bit.
In the grand scheme of things, this hobby costs peanuts compared to health and auto insurance, taxes, gas, food, etc, even if you go completely overboard on razors, brushes, and soaps.
In the grand scheme of things, this hobby costs peanuts compared to health and auto insurance, taxes, gas, food, etc, even if you go completely overboard on razors, brushes, and soaps.
I have downsized significantly over the last year+, and currently only own 3 razors, for example. Most $$ single setup I can cobble together as of today:
Blackland Vector (polished) -- $240
titanium handle by Stork -- $130
LOL, my most expensive synth brush (bought used, but removed knot & bought & set new knot myself) -- ~$55
Pereira lather bowl -- ~$38
soap, Saponificio Varesino -- ~$45
= $508
I don't use post-shave splashes other than witch hazel; fragrances I use I don't consider part of the shave, YMMV.
I think about 8 months ago I could've maxed-out at close to $750.
Blackland Vector (polished) -- $240
titanium handle by Stork -- $130
LOL, my most expensive synth brush (bought used, but removed knot & bought & set new knot myself) -- ~$55
Pereira lather bowl -- ~$38
soap, Saponificio Varesino -- ~$45
= $508
I don't use post-shave splashes other than witch hazel; fragrances I use I don't consider part of the shave, YMMV.
I think about 8 months ago I could've maxed-out at close to $750.
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I must know more about this brush! I had no idea they even made brushes that expensive! Not hating, just very curious.
My most expensive:
Homelike START razor: $120 (2 plates)
Blade: .25 cents
Grooming Dept preshave:$16
GIS Barbershop cream: $21.50
Dickenson’s Witch Hazel: $6
Alt Innsbrook aftershave:$37.75
Total: $201.50
I don't want a Wolfman, I don't want a Wolfman, I don't want a Wolfman...
Edited to add: that didn't work, still want a Wolfman. Oh well
Edited to add: that didn't work, still want a Wolfman. Oh well
Couldn't break $100 with my most expensive set up. I was about $20 short of the mark.
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
Ming Shi 2000S = $8
Synthetic badger brush = $0.80
Palmolive soap stick = $0.55
London Bridge blades = $0.90
Total set cost $10.25 and gives great results.
Synthetic badger brush = $0.80
Palmolive soap stick = $0.55
London Bridge blades = $0.90
Total set cost $10.25 and gives great results.
All right, so here are the items that took the most out of my pocket. Had to recheck how much I paid for some things to remember.
Razor, Gillette Slim, $15.50
Brush, Made Rite handle $12 + Shave Forge super badger knot $17 = $29
Mug, Old Spice, $10
$54.50 total for hardware
Cream, Gillette Pure, $6. None of my soaps or other creams cost me more than that
Blade, Gillette Platinum Plus, 55 cents each
Aftershave, Captain’s Choice Sandalwood, $14
$75.05 all in.
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Thanks for sharing.
I have:
5 razors that combined come to around $200.
4 brushes ranging from $10 to $20 each.
10 soaps/creams ranging from $6 to $30 each. (Most around $10-$15)
200 or so blades - different varieties.
9 aftershaves / balms ranging from $5 to $15.
This doesn't count PIFs.
5 razors that combined come to around $200.
4 brushes ranging from $10 to $20 each.
10 soaps/creams ranging from $6 to $30 each. (Most around $10-$15)
200 or so blades - different varieties.
9 aftershaves / balms ranging from $5 to $15.
This doesn't count PIFs.
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Living in the Philippines clearly has it’s advantages. I would have thought that the seven day straight razor sets and custom boxes we have been hearing about would have pushed the price up a little. Very good value either way. Those are extremely competitive prices.
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
The seven-day set is still in the making. That should cost about $300 plus my honing gear at about $50.
My most expensive razor was a hair under $250. Most expensive brush about $100 or so. So yeah, I don’t get anywhere near a grand. Nowhere near half that.
Carbon CX - $250
Declaration Grooming Brush - $280
APR Les Santal soap, splash, EdP - ~$400
Good thing I only paid for the brush!
Declaration Grooming Brush - $280
APR Les Santal soap, splash, EdP - ~$400
Good thing I only paid for the brush!
That gillette pure isn't too bad either.
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