I did read this long ago and it did help me from buying too much in the beginning. I had A Gillette President and a barbershop brush that was a gift in the 80's I then proceed to get some blades from Walgreen's (Crystals I think) and a puck of Williams.
I bought the following after lurking here for a month.
Razor : Merkur Model 38 HD Classic Barber Pole Safety Razor
Blades : Sample pack
Brush : Mühle Classic Black Silvertip
Soap : Tabac
Aftershave : Floid Amber
I still have and use all these items and am glad that I found B&B but I can see why some people, especially in the states just give up and quit. Most of my better supplies are ordered online and from overseas so I had no opportunity to check anything out before buying. I now know a bit more than I did before and can see why people use DE razors and Brushes and soaps & creams. The information about shaving found here is invaluable I know opinions differ and what works for me wont work for everyone else.
My to do different is don't think that whats on the shelf at your local drugstore is your only options as to what you can use to shave with. There are better supplies out there but sites like B&B will give you great information as to where to start.
Dont believe that your going to save money because most people become addicted to something shaving related. But what will happen is you will get a great smooth shave and probably enjoy yourself in the process.
I bought the following after lurking here for a month.
Razor : Merkur Model 38 HD Classic Barber Pole Safety Razor
Blades : Sample pack
Brush : Mühle Classic Black Silvertip
Soap : Tabac
Aftershave : Floid Amber
I still have and use all these items and am glad that I found B&B but I can see why some people, especially in the states just give up and quit. Most of my better supplies are ordered online and from overseas so I had no opportunity to check anything out before buying. I now know a bit more than I did before and can see why people use DE razors and Brushes and soaps & creams. The information about shaving found here is invaluable I know opinions differ and what works for me wont work for everyone else.
My to do different is don't think that whats on the shelf at your local drugstore is your only options as to what you can use to shave with. There are better supplies out there but sites like B&B will give you great information as to where to start.
Dont believe that your going to save money because most people become addicted to something shaving related. But what will happen is you will get a great smooth shave and probably enjoy yourself in the process.