Reddit reviews Arko Shaving Soap In Bowl, 90 Gram
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This soap lathers easily and quickly; It builds a very thick and lubricating latherFantastic, potent and longer lasting scentJust for men who loves traditional shavingGives a close and smooth shaveLeaves the skin very smooth and supple
https://www.amazon.com/Arko-Barber-Shaving-Soap-90g/dp/B00C8A2NHS
Smushing no longer necessary :)
The best budget beginner razor
Some good soap
A good brush
Total: about $25
This is what i started with and it works like a charm... would recommend feather blades over lord but that's just my opinion.
Could you clarify what type of razor you want? Here are the razor types.
If you want a straight razor, try something like this:
Straight razor from /u/RocTraitor, you can see his list here, a vintage shave ready razor runs for about $50
You can get a strop here for $38
Here's a brush for $11 and a soap for $5
Total set for just over $100.
That kit just isn't very good. Cheap brush, cheap razor, questionable blades.
Amazon isn't the best place to shop for gear, you will find much better options at a place like www.maggardrazors.com.
If you do want to buy from Amazon you should forget that kit and piece something together yourself. You'll spend a couple bucks more but you will get much higher quality gear for those few bucks.
Total = ~$34 shipped.
Of course, a dedicated wet shaving vendor like Maggards offers a more well rounded kit for about the same price.
http://www.maggardrazors.com/product/budget-starter-kit/
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Best shave you'll have and at £23.00 It's best value.
This will last you 2 years in blades and only have to replace the soap in that time.
I'd try 1 or 2 sticks or a bowl before buying a dozen sticks. It lasts a long time. I made the mistake of buying two 12 packs (in order to get free shipping on Amazon); now I have enough soap for the next 5 years.
Merkur's are pretty solid, you shouldn't have a bad time with it.
I wouldn't take your blades lightly. Instead of "some blades", look at getting a sampler, like this. Give them a shot, find the one you like best, and stick with that one while you're mastering your technique.
I personally prefer soaps to creams. Soaps give you a little bit more "cushion" and "slickness." For soaps, Arko is a good, cheap choice.
Personally, I prefer a badger brush, but that's up to you, really. It's a bit biased, but this shows my feelings on it. This is what I'm currently using. It was a gift, and it's a good brush. You could have better success at a lower price point. Be careful though, in this community, the phrase, "you get what you pay for" is generally very true.
Yep shaving oil can be used with any type of razor. Amazon at least should have the Shave Secret brand.
If he isn't interested then I'm not sure if getting a whole kit is a good idea. There's also a learning curve to this type of shaving so the first weeks of shaving might not be that great. Although some people do get excellent results right from the start. Example kit from Amazon:
The razor heads are identical on the Edwin Jagger razors, just the handles are different. Amazon blade samplers are overpriced so that's why I chose not to get one from there.
A couple thoughts:
I had gotten mine on amazon.
http://i.imgur.com/85uUaRk.jpg
http://amzn.com/B00C8A2NHS
OMG I never answered you and I HATE THAT!!!
Yes, that is absolutely the deal with the razor. It's all about the weight of the razor itself. You don't want to have to apply ANY pressure. So, when you go to look for your razor, look for a nice heavy one, specifically heavier at the blade end. Also, get something with a textured/grippy handle. I saw a lot of razors out there with shiny, smooth handles, and I'm glad that I thought ahead that it might make things hard to hold on to when you get soapy, because it's true.
A couple of other pieces of advice for you...go for the brush and shaving soap. It really does make a difference. Rinse that soap off and moisturize right away for obvious reasons...soap will dry your skin the eff out. This is my favorite! Smells great and nice thick lather!
Unscented deoderant
Dr. Bronners Almond Soap
Arko Shave Soap
Unscented Aftershavebalm
That's my combo, smell from this stuff is almost non-existent. Just a mild linger if you get really close from the Almond soap and shave soap. I don't like overpowering smells.
Something super cheap and super convenient is Arko shave stick, or the new travel tub. Awesome performer, but an unrefined no-nonsense clean smell that some liken to urinal puck. It was one of my first shaving soaps and remains in my rotation today because of how creamy the lather is.
Found it on amazon for $10
https://www.amazon.com/Arko-Shaving-Soap-Bowl-Gram/dp/B00C8A2NHS
Compared to buying Dorco blades (that DSC essentially just resells themselves) or doing safety razor blades.
Safety razors have a higher upfront cost, but a low maintenance fee.
I currently use this razor - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047ACVUQ/
It's a bit pricey, but looks and works well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/
For $10, I can get 100 blades. These blades, admittedly are mid-range and not incredible. However, I no longer have to "baby" my razor blades. Roughly every week, I just recycle my blade (it's stainless steel) and pop the next one in. That means for $10, I can shave for 2 years.
As for cream - I bought this last fall:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C8A2NHS/
and am almost halfway through.
The VdH is much cheaper than the Arko Shaving Soap though.
VdH: 12 bars at 2.5 oz each = 30 oz or 850 grams for $23 or 37 grams per $1.
Arko: 90 grams for $10 or 9 grams per $1.