Best men shaving creams according to redditors
We found 552 Reddit comments discussing the best men shaving creams. We ranked the 122 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 552 Reddit comments discussing the best men shaving creams. We ranked the 122 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You can also use Magic Shave. It's basically Nair but marketed towards black men.
Tl;Dr OP delivers/is a faggot.
Haha, all right, I'll tell you everything I know. First, get these:
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346053195&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor
http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-2801-h-Mens-Shaving-Brush/dp/B000G647Y8/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1
http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B0032Q41LS/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1346053303&sr=1-5&keywords=Derby+double+edge
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Street-Sandalwood-Shaving-Cream/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=pd_sim_hpc_13
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-BodyGroom-BG2040-34/dp/B0037HP9OA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346053392&sr=8-1&keywords=Body+hair+trimmer
First, shampoo your groin hair with the strongest shampoo you can think off. The drier and fluffier the hair down there, the easier this is going to be.
Second, use the body hair trimmer while in the shower to get all the hair everywhere as short as you possibly can without making yourself uncomfortable. If you want to start above the dick, then start there to get accustomed to how the trimmer works then work your way to all the areas you wish to tame. I also shave my gouche etc, it's up to you. This will make the next part a lot easier.
Get some water and get it boiling hot. Then let it cool until you can touch it without seriously hurting yourself. The hotter the water the better but don't burn yourself. Now take the brush and soak it with the hot water. Then swish it around in the soap until you build up a nice foamy lather.
Lather that shit on there!
Here's the most time consuming part. You want to first go with the grain, shaving wherever you are first comfortable with. You want to use as small of an angle as you possibly can, I shave with the blade almost parallel to the skin. You do NOT push hard! It's a light grazing! LIGHT GRAZING! LIGHT! You use the weight of the head of the razor that is ALLLL the pressure you need! If it isn't enough pressure, increase the angle slightly.
EVERY time you pass by with the razor, you wash the blade in the water and apply new soap with the brush until you're satisfied. This keeps the soap and hair from clogging the blades and cutting something or ripping out a hair.
Always switch sides of the razor with each pass. This ensures near uniform wearing of the edges.
After you have passed by everything going with the grain, do the same against the grain. After you've done that, I go perpendicular to the grain for a grand total of three passes. Always cleaning the blade after every stroke, always re-soaping until you're satisfied.
After you've shaved everywhere, It's supposed to take a long time! Hurrying leads to awful bloody cuts! Then you LIGHTLY apply aftershave. It will always burn some, but not as much as it normally would! You whatever aftershave you have on hand.
For the balls, stretch out the skin as much as you possibly can and DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE! The same goes for the skin on your shaft if you have hair there.
Finally, baby powder that bitch! This will ensure you stay dry and clean and fresh all day!
At first, it will itch. There's no avoiding it. After you've shaved down there maybe 6 times, the itching will reduce until you don't notice it. ALWAYS USE A FRESH RAZOR! They're like less than 8 cents a piece, that's worth not having to worry about bleeding all over the inside of your pants!
And that's how I shave.
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For those of you who don't have the time but still want to get the job done, here was an insightful post by reddit user: OftenStupid
Disclaimer: If you wish to ritualize some portion of your life, the above is wonderful and I can see how it would be very satisfying. However, If your goal is to shave your junk:
I'm with SuccumbedtoReddit, the guide reads like it was purposefully written for hipsters. What the fuck, a brush? a FUCKING BRUSH? Old-school decapitate-yourself razor?
Please, just get a decent razor like you would for say another part of your body that you do not wish to mutilate like say....ummm.. your face.
Use some warm water, you're in the fucking shower just turn the knob goddamn it.
Apply some shaving cream. No you won't make it, nor handcraft it nor pick it from the freshest cream-trees growing on the purest mountain tops. You'll go out and buy a can that reads "shaving cream" on the label. Apply cream. Fap, if the mood takes you there, as smearing warm creamy-like substances on your privates might do.
Shave. Apply some pressure. Shit, with most modern razors you can fucking hate-stab yourself with it without drawing blood. If you want to be cautious, start gently and proceed according to how much time you want to invest.
Wash it off, re-apply shaving cream, shave against the grain.
Trim the hair on the border between penis and belly, because no-one likes the "this area has been nuked from orbit" look.
Wash off, endure the itchiness for a day or two.
Play with yourself whenever and however you wish to, without the excuse that it's somehow a necessarry procedure.
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You may have more nicks if you rush TOO much, but any nicks you get will be tiny and won't hurt or bleed that much. The above is more or less what I do when I'm in a rush, minus the shaving cream.
For ladies who have sensitive skin down-below: Magic hair remover for black men. It is SO much better than Nair or equivalent products, and it doesn't burn/sting/leave a horrible rash. Black men use it to get "that smooth, sexy shaved head look" or something like that, but for the bikini line (all races; I'm a white girl) it is amaaaazing. It actually leaves your skin pretty soft. Shaving makes me get ingrown hairs, waxing is owie, and I can't have Nair on my skin for more than 15 seconds before the fiery wrath of a thousand suns heats up between my legs. For me, Magic is...MAGIC. dohoho.
EDIT: Here's the link guys. In response to the person who said it wasn't as effective as other depilatory options: you are correct, if you have a giant, erm, bush you should probably trim it first. I believe the bottle states it takes care of hair under .5 in with ease.
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837ZOI0
A million times better and lasts longer than that Gillette shit.
As someone explained, ingrown hairs happen when the hair doesn't actually break the surface of the skin, the most common cause for them is shaving with poor gear or incorrectly. Basically you shave and instead of cutting the hair, the razor pulls it slightly out from the hair follicle before actually cutting it. So when the hair grows back, if it's even slightly off from it's previous position, there's a good chance it won't break through the skin and end up as an ingrown hair.
Some people also have naturally very curly hair which then ends up causing much more ingrown hairs than most others. If they just happen even without shaving then the issue is a bit more difficult to manage and there's actually very little you can do about it. However if they happen after shaving, then solution do exist.
I'm going to detail some things you can do about your shaving routine that should help with ingrown hairs.
First of all, get yourself a double edge razor. If you want something cheap you can get one for about 3$ from Amazon, for something a bit better and more expensive the Edwin jagger DE89 is an excellent razor. There are literally hundreds of other options out there, you can often find DE razors from antique shops, flea markets or just your parents/grandparents place. And vintage razors are often extremely good if they are in decent shape.
Next you'll need some blades, I recommend buying a sampler pack again this one is about 11$. The reason you want a sample pack is because certain blades work better for certain people, so you can try them out and find the blade that fits you.
Now why on earth would you spend the whopping 15$ on technology from 70's when you have the new gilette 20 blade razor that is supersharp technology masterpiece? Mostly because it's not supersharp, well..It kinda is but it won't stay that way. The problem is that blades go dull, and when blades go dull they don't cut well, when they don't cut well they tug the hair and you end up with ingrown hairs. The easy solution is to change the cartridge often, but the cartridges are really goddamn expensive so you don't want to do that. DE blades? You can get a years supply for 20-30$, change it every 1-3 shaves and you can ensure the blade stays sharp and cuts well.
Someone also suggested exfoliating the skin, but you can kill two birds with one stone. You can get yourself a shaving brussh, something simple like the Omega 10077 it's a good, cheap starter brush it's a bit on the harder side so you can easily use it to exfoliate your skin prior to shaving. With that you can get a tube of Proraso shaving cream which is leaps and bounds better than the stuff you get from a supermarket in a can. Then to top it off get yourself some nice aftershave to calm your skin after shaving.
Now you'll also need to change your entire routine a bit. Slap a blade on your new razor, fill your sink up with some hot water and let your brush soak in the water. While your brush soaks rinse the areas you want to shave with plenty of hot water, this helps to open up the pores and soften your hair prior to shaving. If you want you can use some pre-shave to try and keep the irritation to your skin to minimum. Now you'll need to prep some lather, you can use a bowl, your hand or just do it right where you want to shave Here's a good guide on what you can do. The basic idea is to make sure your brush isn't exactly dripping wet but still wet, get about an almond size drop of the shave cream, then just mix up the cream like you'd be mixing eggs, add drops of water if needed. Once you have some lather, apply it in the places you want. You should use rather brisk circular motions, these help to prop your hair up and makes them easier to shave. Applying cream with hands usually has the bad effect of pushing your hair flat on your skin which makes shaving harder.
Now you have some lather so you'll need to shave. There are two main things to keep in mind with a DE: Blade angle and pressure.
Basically there is an ideal blade angle and finding one will take some time. However there is an entire wiki page dedicated to this. The second one is pressure, with a cartridge razor you ten dto press it against your skin, because the blades are dull and you try to shave as well as possible. With a DE, you should not put any pressure on your skin. The blade is sharp enough to cleanly cut the hair with zero pressure. Getting a hang of it is gonna take a week or so, but once you do you will consistently get better shaves. And be sure to rinse your blade often with the water you have in your sink, you don't want too much cream clogging the blade up.
The basic three pass DE shave includes one pass with the grain of the hair, another across the grain and the final pass is done very carefully against the grain and only if needed or you absolutely want to do it. Shaving against the grain gives you the best shave, but also irritates your skin more and is much more likely to end up with reddish skin or small cuts. So you fist shave everything with the grain, then rinse, apply lather, shave across the grain, rinse, and shave against the grain if needed.
Finally rinse with cool water, dry yourself up and apply aftershave. For other post-shave products you can get yourself an Alum bloc. It's a natural astringent that closes up most small razor nicks. After your final pass and after rinsing your face, grab the block and just massage it on the areas where you shaved, then rinse your face again. Another excellent product is witch hazel. It's again an all natural skin care product, it helps to cool, refresh and revitalize your skin. You can also use it daily even if you don't shave. Personally I apply witch hazel after I rinse off the alum. Then wait a few minutes and apply after shave.
Doing all that should help to decrease skin irritation and reduce ingrown hairs. And those products are just a dip in he ocean, there are hundreds of soaps, aftershaves, creams and all manner of other things you can get cheap and easy. Check out /r/wicked_edge for more.
A Merkur Safety Razor with a Tweezerman Brush, Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream, and Derby Razor Blades.
It takes a few shaves to get used to it, but it's the closest, freshest shave you'll ever have without going to a skilled barber. 100 replacement blades that last for 7-15 shaves each would last you years, and only costs $15. Initial investment is ~$70, but you'll make it up within the first few months.
Magic Shave
Trust me.
Test a patch of on your inner thigh first to make sure it doesn't irritate your skin.
I normally clean things up a bit with a trimmer and then mix equal parts Magic Shave with water in a small Tupperware container. Then I slather it all over my shaft/ balls/ taint/ all the way up my butt crack. Let it sit for 4 1/2 minutes and then jump in the shower with a wash cloth. The hairs will wipe right off.
Viola. Smooth as silk.
Hey, I am lebanese. I've had a mustache since I was 9.
I use this product on my upper lip only. I leave it on for about 7-12 minutes once every six weeks. It completely removes my dark hair.
It doesn't create stubble that razors do, it grows back soft. Have her set an alarm on her phone to do it once every few weeks.
Warning it smells like absolute death.
Here's what I would suggest:
Razor: either this one if you want to stay frugal or this one if you want to splurge a bit. I'd stay away from the QShave. It's a clone of a razor with a lot of design issues. One being that the head is so large it's hard to get under the nose, etc.; another issue is that it is extremely aggressive even at its lowest setting.
Brush: This synthetic brush. I think it's much better to start with a synthetic than a boar brush. Boar brushes are less comfortable on your face and actually make it more difficult to make lather until they break in. No reason to mess with those variables when you're just trying to get the hang of it. As for this specific synthetic brush, I have one and it is an amazing value for the money. It is one of about a dozen brushes I own, some of which were $200+, and this $12 brush holds its own with them.
Shaving soap: Lots of options here. Barrister & Mann's Latha line performs extremely well and is a great value. Several scents to choose from. Barrister &
Mann's Glissant line is a bit more expensive but has even better performance and more complex scents. Seville is a particularly good starting point with B&M, just an extremely clean, classic, masculine scent. Pre de Provence and Pre de Provence No. 63 are classic french soaps that smell great and perform very well.
Aftershave: Even more options here. You could go with Thayer's witch hazel with aloe, or if you want a traditional high alcohol aftershave, Fine Accoutrements is excellent. There are several scents, all based on popular and/or classic colognes. Or you could splurge and get the world's greatest aftershave product, L'Occitane Cade After Shave Balm.
Blades: Amazon has some good deals on blades in bulk but just sucks for sampler packs, and you want to start with a sampler pack because reasons. So head on over to TryABlade and order two of the "Top 10 Sampler." You can't use your Amazon credit there, but it's going to come to less than $10 including shipping.
So, if you go with the cheapest option in each category, you come out to fifty dollars or so if I'm adding right, which leaves you room to pick out one or more of those splurge options I mentioned.
You can do better for less money shopping on sites other than Amazon, but you can do okay there if you're careful.
For a razor I'd get an Edwin Jagger Kelvin. The Parker 24c is another viable option; I just don't like the way it looks. And if you're the clumsy type, the Merkur 34c is less likely to break if you drop it or knock it off the counter. In terms of shave quality, I'd say Merkur < Edwin Jagger < Parker, but the differences aren't huge. For build quality EJ is a big step above Merkur and Parker.
There are some great synthetic brushes on the market, but AFAIK none of them are available on Amazon. Which means, in your price range, that boar bristles are the only viable option. The Omega 10049 is a big brush that will break in quickly. I actually prefer the small Semogues such as the 1460, but they take a ton of time (or a fair amount of work) to break in.
For shave soap, I really like Pre de Provence. It's a big puck of hard soap, so it'll last you a very long time. Cella is another top performer (far better than, say, Proraso) for an affordable price. I've also heard good things about Soap Commander and Wet Shaving Products' "Rustic" line. Whatever you do, stay away from Col. Conk and Blades Grim.
For blades, just don't. Go to Try a Blade and get a double helping of their top ten sampler. Once you've found your favorite blade, go back to Amazon and see if you can't get a good price on 100 of them.
If there's anything else you need from Amazon, get it and pick up your shave gear elsewhere. For example, the Maggard Razors budget starter kit is outstanding, and is about to get better with the inclusion of their self-branded synthetic brushes. For $40 you can put together a kit that's a step up from the $60 worth of stuff I recommended on Amazon. But if it's gotta be Amazon, you at least have some viable options.
Edited to add final paragraph.
Magic Shaving Powder
Be advised, you need to test it in an area first. I get it on my inner thighs by accident and it burns like a bitch. But it’s just fine on my balls and ass. I recommended it to a former coworker who shaves his head and told him how easy it was to wipe clean. His dumbass didn’t test it first and used it all over his head. Bad, bad chemical burns. Head was red for two days.
Follow the directions, only leave it on for the time it says.
I love sandalwood. My lady loves sandalwood on me. Here are a few of my opinions on sandalwood and sandalwood-inspired scents.
St. Charles Shave Santalum Album Extract: (EdT) This is a one-note sandalwood. Quite sweet and creamy, and almost gourmand in character. US$18 for 2 oz.
St. Charles Shave Limited Edition Sandalwood from Wood: (EdT) still a one-note sandalwood, but deeper and richer. Less sweet, a bit more woody. A friend of mine pronounced that it has "more gravitas."
Herve Leger Homme: (EdT) This is artificial sandalwood (ebonal, and maybe okumal) but smells quite nice. Brightened up with ginger and yuzu (a hint of fruity acidity compared to a creamy sandalwood) and lasts a long, long time. Unfortunately, this has been discontinued. Dangit!
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Cologne: This is a sophisticated scent, with some lavender, floral notes, and patchouli, with plenty of powderiness (to my nose.) The sandalwood isn't very present at all, though it's a nice scent. Garnered compliments from my lady despite its sweetness and floral notes. Not very long-lasting, and wants a separate atomizer. (Used as a splash, it's too powerful, and cloying!)
MPeG Santal Noble: Edt - A favorite of mine. Not super sandalwoody, but very woody. Smells like freshly-sawn cedar planks, along with amber, coffee, and spices. A superb scent, though not sandalwood-forward.
Karnataka Mysore Sandalwood Soap: This is a soap with actual Santalum Album oil (this is the "true" sandalwood, as opposed to the less complex "Australian sandalwood" and "Hawaiian sandalwood" oils.) Very little sweetness. The "soap" scent comes through clearly, but smells natural, as opposed to artificial. Over time, the sandalwood scent diminishes, but doesn't smell less "real," only less strong.
Every Man Jack Sandalwood Bodywash: This is a gel, in a plastic showergel bottle. It's not real sandalwood, but is pleasant enough. The scent doesn't last beyond the shower, but my lady likes how it smells as I use it. Sweeter than Karnataka, and more artificial, but not bad for everyday shower duty.
Caress Endless Kiss Sandalwood Vanilla body wash: No. Just no. Got it home and was uninspired. I added actual sandalwood oil and actual vanilla extract in an attempt to salvage this, but it could not be done. You'd have better luck adding fragrance oils to an unscented body wash, in my opinion.
Proraso Red (sandalwood) shaving cream: This is a great shaving cream, expecially for the price. The sandalwood is very earthy, and not very sweet to my nose. Lathering is excellent, lubrication is great. The scent doesn't last after the shave, but it's great while it does. I carry a tube in my gym bag, and also use the stuff at home. Very nice earthy sandalwood scent.
Nature de France Sandalwood Deodorant: This is an earthy sandalwood, quite similar to the Proraso cream. Not sweet, not overly creamy or woody. No aluminum, so it's not an antiperspirant, just a deodorant. Still, I love the smell.
Ogallala Bay Rum with Sandalwood aftershave: This is an aftershave, based on Ogallala's spice-heavy Bay Rum scents (cowboy-style, as opposed to pirate-style "pure" bay rum scents.) The sandalwood isn't particularly realistic, but it is pleasant, and has gotten me more than a few compliments. It's a very sweet sandalwood, to the point where I sometimes find it a bit cloying. My lady never fails to compliment me, though, if I've used it, regardless of whether I tell her that I have. Needs to be shaken and -for best result- applied once your face is dry. Good skin conditioning.
This one but there are varieties for sensitive skin, extra strength, etc.
Some of the reviews say it "doesn't work", which is probably because they left it on for the "recommended" 4 minutes. It absolutely will not fucking work in 4 minutes lol
Sep 17, 2019
Pre: Proraso Pre Shave
Lather: Tallow + Steel West Coast IPA
Brush: Parker Safety Razor Handmade Deluxe "Long Loft" 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush 22mm
Blade: Lord Super Stainless (3)
Razor: Merkur 38C
Post: Shea Moisture Honey and Black Seed After Shave Healing Elixir
Fragrance: Tallow + Steel West Coast IPA AS
I worked with a French dude who was from Angola. He couldn't shave but instead used this paste that dilapidated hair and then scraped it off with a plastic card or something to pull the hair out.
Something like this..
www.amazon.com/Magic-Smooth-Razorless-Remover-Cream/dp/B000TG63XS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
If he shaved he'd get hell of bumps presumably ingrown hairs.
Hm, I'm thinking that it might be because you're using a liquid foundation that goes on thick so that it can't get into your pores easily (but don't quote me on that), have you ever tried a compact or a liquid/powder (it's noth, not liquid OR powder)?
This doesn't really have to do with makeup, but another thing that I'd suggest is that if you're using something like this that you stop. Immediately. Can shaving foams tend to be bad for your skin due to the amount of irritants in them and the fact that they can be really hard to wash off completely (if you're not doing that either, you should definitely start). I'd recommend something like this or something that comes in a jar format. If you really want to get into shaving head on over to /r/wicked_edge, they're really good with all that stuff.
I use Magic Shave Powder which works, for me at least, like nair, but better, and with less irritation. It's gotten rid of all the ingrowns and razor burn and the vitamin E/aloe formula doesn't irritate me at all unless I've been chafing..
If you do go with it, some advice:
Also: It smells, the stronger the stuff you buy, the worse it smells. Don't do it right before you invite a date over.
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Complete bullshit. I’d just like to ask why you have to ask your mom to shave? You’re old enough to buy yourself some razors, dude. On the subject, I’d suggest a good double edge safety razor and some good shaving cream - it’s much better for sensitive, teenage skin and is just cheaper in the long run (the refill razor blades are like 10 cents each).
have you ever tried a depilatory cream? since the hair is more so 'dissolved' than cut, when it grows back there's no stubble feeling to it. I use 'magic razorless shave cream' on my man bits and it works great.
just be sure to err on the side of removing it too early and needing to reapply tomorrow than leaving it on too long. most of the horror stories i've heard are from people that did not keep track of how long it was on, and kept it on much longer than they should have. i've personally never had any issues.
Magic Shave cream and a scraper is what I use to remove hair. It doesn't burn or irritate my skin and because it is made for facial hair it hasn't bothered my boi-pussy. It leaves my hole and taint area totally hairless and smooth.
I have also done some anal bleaching which has lightened my hole and I think made it a lot cuter.
Anal Bleach Creams I have used:
Amaira
Bleach my Butt
Nadinola
The one time I tried Nair in that region I ended up with burns on my pink parts so be careful. I have a friend that uses a product that is marketed to African American men for beard removal. It comes as a powder you mix with water I think. She swears by it but I've never tried it. I think this is it.
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Razorless-Cream-Regular-Strength/product-reviews/B000142TKO
I would try it on a small area first !!
I don't know if you already planned on doing it, but I think you should include at least one shave where you do your normal routine, up until using your DE. Then just use the Mach 3, or whatever. I hated every version of canned shaving cream, and the only one I liked at all was HeadSlick But it also has a fuckload of menthol. But I found it less disagreeable than the mystery goop.
However, it's nowhere near the shave soaps I've tried so far.
Anyway, food for thought. I'm interested to see how your week goes!
"TOBS Jermyn St. for Sensitive Skin". It provides great slickness, doesn't irritate the skin and it smells phenomenal.
For your skin, I'd also advise against using most balms as their lotions may be comedogenic, which can cause break-outs. I'd suggest using something like Cetaphil or any other non-comedogenic facial moisturizer after your shave.
If you really enjoy using the alcohol-based aftershaves, feel free to do so but just top it off with a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
I really enjoy the proraso pre-shave and the product lasts a long time, is easy to apply. I recall Whole Foods having a very affordable (I know, whole foods+affordable? go figure) shaving oil, but forgot the name. I think the WF was like $6.
I am a huge fan of using a brush and shaving soap. I decided I was done paying gilette the equivalent of my first born child just to be granted the permission to shave. their monopoly hold (at least in the uk) is insane. So I bought a shaving brush and soap, and a plain unbranded razor (with which you can use regular (read cheap) razor blades, such as these ones:
Razor: Standard Razor Set ($49.99 / 23 hours left)
Brush: Badger Hair Brush ($12.50)
Soap: Sandalwood Shaving Cream ($16.98)
You might want a stand for your brush as well, so that it is stored handle up.
I second this if you have access to an epilator they work so much better than shaving. I have also found another product that works really well is this
https://www.amazon.com/Softsheen-Magic-Conditioning-Shaving-Platinum/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466297322&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=magic+hair+remover
You can find it at like every Target, Walmart, Dollar General etc. It will be in the ethnic hair care section as it was originally developed for black mens facial hair. Its also super cheap, where I live its two bucks. Heres a youtube video on how to use it on your legs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ1Ow91MX9k
You don't have to spend the earth on it, just go for something on Amazon with decent reviews like this or this
I like to use this shaving soap, it is kinda pricy but it lasts me ages and it's actually really nice. You'd also need a brush sorta like this and maybe a small bowl to lather up in like this one. Initial outlay is fairly pricy, probably somewhere between 20-30 quid, but once you have that stuff buying more soap and razors once every blue moon works out dead cheap and will give you a better shave.
I'm really not a fan of normal disposable razors you'll find in a supermarket, I find those multi-razor jobbies just tug more and wear out far too quickly for how much money they cost
Also if you're unsure how to use it there's a bunch of how-to guides on youtube for shaving with a safety razor
You are much better off doing this. Disposable blades are a colossal, sucky ripoff.
100 blades - Made in Russia - for $9
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM
The best soap - Made in England - for $15
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW2ZW
Merkur razor - Made in Germany - for $32
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G
Badger hair brush - $13
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G647Y8
The best aftershave - Made in Italy - $14
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085UECY2
So, $83 with money to spare and it's all you need for at least 12 months. The Art of Shaving is neat, but it's grossly overpriced. Clearly they have latched on to the hipster instagrammy nature of society with a price tag to match. I have some of their sandlewood soap and while nice, it's no better than the soap I listed.
It's funny how classic shaving is all of a sudden a trendy thing. All I know is I love it. I came from the 3 NO 4 NO 5 NO a BILLION blade world. It's a joke. Just go old school and take your time. Enjoy the ritual. Baby bottom smooth in 7 minutes. Modern disposable cartridges are a sad scam that society has fallen for. Complete and total scam.
May as well toss this in...especially if you travel. Love mine.
Parker leather razor case - $14
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O8NCI4
Thats a full year of supplies and a lifetime worth of hardware (minus the badger brush). Think about that for a minute...
Brush, razor, blade, cream.
Sorry, but IDK how the European Amazon works, but that should give you some ideas on where to start.
Honestly, I would go with a Gillette Slim Adjustable. You can get them from 20-50 bucks on eBay and they are a razor that will last for ever. I've got nothing but great things to say about them. Being adjustable if you have a trouble spot dial it down and viola. Here is one for 28 bucks
I cannot recommend this razor enough. It shaves like a Gillette Fatboy but at a fraction of the cost.
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Tube is fine. I've used Proraso green, Speick and Jack Black Beard Lube they all did ok. Still have them for traveling but at the house I foam up. I get a much better shave and less irritation if I use Checke and Speake pucks. YMMV It really doesn't take me that much longer in the morning to make a lather than out of a tube.
Edit: added and checked links
Edit 2: I'm a dumbass
This is my razor and brush (I didn't get them from Amazon but they are available):
Edwin Jagger DE89L - £24
Progress Vulfix 404 Grosvenor Mixed Badger and Boar Bristle Shaving Brush - £12.99
Plenty of shaving soaps available. I am quite happy with the palmolive shaving cream in a tube which you can get on amazon but is also available in a lot of chemists and some supermarkets.
You will also need a selection of razor blades, because different blades work for different people. I know you were asking about Amazon, but the blade packs on there seem quite expensive. This pack from Connaught Shaving gives you 60 blades for £9.90
which is quite a bit cheaper than the ones I could find on Amazon.
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Ok, so I am going to assume (make an ass of both you and me) that you have absolutely no idea what you are doing.
I recommend the following:
CAUTION
IMPROPER HANDLING, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, OR ALLOWING THE RAZOR TO DRAG LEFT TO RIGHT CAN RESULT IN SEVERE CUTS. DON'T BE A DUMBASS AND TAKE YOUR TIME.
NOTE
Remember to touch up your side burns and the points where the curves your nose meets your upper lip.
LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE:
Link to the Razor:
https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1467945848&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=merkur+safety+razor
Razor Blades:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Shaving Cream:
https://www.amazon.com/Barbasol-Soothing-Thick-Shaving-Cream/dp/B001SGLDCO/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1467946485&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=barbasol+aloe+shaving+cream
I think the highest quality per dollar you can get, shipping by itself, is PdP off of Amazon. It's a triple milled soap, so while it's more expensive, it will last longer than a softer soap.
Similar here. Body wash and shaving soap, also Old Spice deodorant.
My girlfriend used to say that I smelled like "man".
I browsed /r/wicked_edge for a bit before diving in. Their FAQ should be a good place to get you started.
I've improved my pre- and post-shave routines as well as using a brush and non-canned shaving cream. Anecdotally, the learning curve wasn't very steep for me (a few nicks and cuts starting out) and I'm noticing that my issues with sensitive skin and ingrown hairs are resolving.
Your start-up costs may seem a little steep, but you can find some deals or cheaper gear and upgrade later. The fact that I actually enjoy shaving and feel better after doing it more than makes up for the initial purchase.
I started with the following:
Razor Emporium Sensitive Skin Blade Sampler pack
Musgo Real Lime Glyce Soap
Parker Safety Razor SYNTHETIC Bristle Shaving Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shaving Cream
Edwin Jagger DE89bl Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor
Gentleman Jon 3.5 Ounce Alum Block
Shaving got to be a hassle and after a case of razor burn I switched to a depilatory cream to remove hair from my sack. I found that [Magic Shave Cream] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C5RI0P8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482411922&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=magic+shave+cream&amp;pi=SY200_QL40) best for me. Last about a week with an occasional touch up in between. Its pretty inexpensive, a tube cost $5 or $6 at walmart or you can find it on Amazon - linked above.
Alright. I am five hours late to this and after a brief scroll I didn't see it.
I use this: Magic Shaving Powder !!!
It is magical! It leaves me crazy smooth. This is the full stop best thing I have used in terms of shaving down there. It made me super confident.
I'm going to assume you already have a brush, razor and blades.
These items come to mind...
TOBS Jermyn Street - $17.49
Clubman Aftershave - $6.49
Speick Shaving Stick - $7.95
For a total of $31.93 (not including shipping and taxes).
However these items from West Coast Shaving comes out to be $28.74 (not including shipping and taxes)
I actually use this: https://www.amazon.com/Softsheen-Magic-Conditioning-Shaving-Platinum/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469200522
It is easy to use and no risk of cutting yourself open
I think it's the same but probably last longer. As in, more product? The only thing is it is powder and you mix it with water yourself.
This is the one I got!
The only thing that I have found that doesn't burn me is Magic Shave
This stuff changed my life.
On mobile but here. Also might be nice to get a razorless razor in the "other people also bought" thing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000142TKO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1417296820&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SY200_QL40
I shower an hour or 2 before. Then I use an electric if it's super long just to get rid of extra that would stop you from applying to the base of hairs easily. Apply everywhere you want hair gone. Sit on toilet for 15 minutes and get on reddit. Use razorless razor or something that has a thin plastic edge. Wipe the rest with a washcloth. Shower.
I think that you would be better off with a double edge. It's less technically demanding to learn, you don't have to maintain the blade (you'll have to sharpen a straight edge from time to time and strop it daily) because it's disposable.
My philosophy is that shaving is less about the hair and more about the skin, caring for it and leaving it comfortable/not irritated. Even with a light beard, it's worth learning how to shave well because it's good for the skin and it's a pleasant and meditative ritual. The whole process of carefully prepping the skin, applying the soap/cream and doing a multiple pass shave is satisfying. Like a very masculine manicure, manly pampering. Mampering? No...
Anyway, if you click around this sub a bit, you'll notice that it's easy to go overboard and get too into it, and shave gear isn't cheap. But that's as much a blessing as a curse. I have three straight razors and a double edge, and I fully expect them to last me decades.
If I were you, I wouldn't jump in the pool quite that deep though. Here are the suggestions I make to most shave newbies interested in checking out the wetshaving gig:
Edwin Jagger DE 89:https://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-Kelvin-Double-Safety/dp/B00K6Z24SK/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469558129&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=edwin+jagger+de
This is a simple, entry level razor. It comes with a few blades, but I'd recommend buying a sampler pack (and yes, I picked this pack because it has Feather blades, they are exceptional, if slightly too sharp for me. I use Sharks.):
https://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-SILVER-Blade-Sampler/dp/B004UIZFQW/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469558238&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=double+edge+sampler+pack
After that you'll need a brush. I'd just check the sidebar there, I use a wee scot and I suspect that not many would push you in that direction.
Then you'll want a nick stick, because dude... you'll cut yourself. It happens. Again, sidebar. But here's the cheap one that I use (don't cut myself much anymore so I don't invest in the good stuff these days):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013H6AVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
And beyond that is the decision between soaps and cream and an aftershave. That one is up to personal preference in terms of scents and consistency.
I use this cream and like it fine: https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=pd_cart_rp_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=519dkWyoBqL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_SL500_SR100%2C99_&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=FTVMYYYARCCYAX4AK72N
I use this aftershave and love it to pieces, enough to spend 50 fucking dollars on it a few times a year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007XMDQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This isn't a super cheap set up (about $200) but you could get a cheaper aftershave and brush and be all set for under $100 and make improvements down the line if you decide you want to keep doing this.
Taylor of Old Bond Street and Geo F Trumper are both London-based companies with a very good reputation here. Both companies offer a sandalwood variety of shave soap. For around £10 you should be able to get a 6 oz soap of either in a plastic tub, or you can upgrade to Geo F Trumper in a wooden bowl for about £20.
Edwin Jagger is a company based out of Sheffield that offers very nice razors for around £20. Any that start with DE8_ are good, they all have the same head... it just comes down to the handle for example DE86 has a faux-ebony handle but DE89 is all chrome... the cutting head is the same on both.
A silvertip (highest quality) badger brush will run you at least £20, so as you can probably start to see, getting a soap, brush, and razor all for £30-40 will be tricky. If you downgrade to a boar brush you can get one for about £10 which will bring all 3 products to about £40. A boar brush isn't "worse", it's just different -- many people prefer it over badger. It's also more humane as the badgers need to be killed to harvest their hair. Otherwise you will need to start getting into lower-quality soaps and razors to offset the cost of the badger brush, or spend at least an extra tenner.
For example here are some amazon.co.uk links for you, there are probably other UK-based shaving websites that carry all these as well, or if you live in a major city you might even have a physical shave shop:
Razor
Shaving soap
Boar brush (personally I would look for one with a wooden handle though, I think it's classier than the plastic. If you want to stick with plastic, they come in a variety of colours)
I intentionally picked British-made products for you since you want to incorporate strong traditional and classic themes, but other companies like Merkur (German), Gillette (American), Parker (Indian) also make good razors that you might want to take a look at. I'm also assuming you want a brand new razor and not something vintage. Proraso is a nice Italian soap I use myself that will probably cost you £5 if the others are a bit too expensive.
You can add in an aftershave but that will again be another £10 or so, same with a bowl. If you want something classic and like an aftershave, I'd pick up an alum block instead. It's a naturally-occuring mineral that acts as an astringent and antiseptic -- you run it over your face after shaving to close your pores and prevent razor bumps, etc. Brand generally doesn't matter, it's all the same chunk of rock. I think a bowl is an unnecessary extra cost, any cereal bowl or latte mug can be used. If anything, just go to a charity shop and pick out the nicest mug you can get for £1-2. The bowl is used to produce your lather... you swirl the brush on the soap for 30-60 seconds to load it, and then transfer to the bowl and the lather will grow into something like a normal shaving cream when you stir it for a couple minutes. You can also lather directly onto your face or in the palm of your hand if preferred too.
If he has any questions on how to use the stuff, just direct him our way :)
I possess extremely long, extremely thick, extremely coarse, extremely curly hair. Think somewhere between Claudio Sanchez of Coheed & Cambria and the fat guy from Lost except halfway down by back.
Every day, I shower. When I do so, I wet my hair then rub it down with a cedarwood/rosemary shampoo bar (solid-form shampoo composed mostly of saponified shea butter and jojoba oil without any natural-oil-stripping sulfates) and lather it up. I let it sit for awhile, then rinse. After that, I apply a thick coat of dandruff-defense conditioner (liquid form) and let that stand while I wash my body (with a fancy loofa and a really nice bar of cold-pressed, natural soap called "Desert Sands"). I rinse the conditioner out, wring most of the water out of my hair, and then step out of the tub.
I apply a mist of leave-in spray condtioner and let it stand while I shave (using a variety of natural shaving soaps and/or creams with a badger hair brush, a German safety razor, and a number of facial care products including an alum block, witch hazel splash, and moisturizer) and brush my teeth. I finally run a large brush (with scalp-protecting beads on the bristles and a malleable backing to allow it to shape itself to the contours of my head as I brush) through my hair until there are no more knots or tuggy spots..
On work days, I'll throw on my shirt, pull my hair back, then brush it back into a ponytail that I'll hold up with a hairtie. Otherwise I let it airdry into a gloriously fluffy, unbelievably soft, and delicious-smelling mane that encircles my entire head and neck and draws the eye of every woman I pass.
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What else would we use indeed!
Here's my suggestion.
Get a slant head razor.
Use Feather blades. They're the sharpest you can get.
Stop using canned shave cream, get a real shaving soap and a decent brush.
Also get some Mr GLO soap and use it before you shave. Lather it onto your beard and let it soak in for two and a half minutes, then rinse and apply your lather. This makes your beard as soft as it's gonna get.
Shave with the grain, re-lather, shave across the grain, re-lather, shave against the grain.
Read this book and go to this website.
Hope this helps.
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/01/04/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/
I have the Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor mentioned in the article and it's amazing and it's a very reasonable price. For blades I went with these which are about 12.50 for 100 and they are double sided so even if you want a fresh blade each shave that's like half a cent per shave.
Which cream to get is more subjective but I got this with this which works for my needs. All this has lasted me a full year worth of shaving.
I don't know how good the stuff I got is vs other's because I haven't used anything else but it's way better than cartridge shaving.
Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce
Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush
100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades
And some Jojoba Oil
Castle Forbes?
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Brush: Fendrihan Synthetic
Shaving Cream: Speick (currently overpriced)
Or if you want to go for a Shaving Soap:
Shaving Soap: PdP 63
or
B&M Latha Oceana
AfterShave: Nivea Sensitive Cooling (or get one from local drugstore, walmart etc (non cooling version))
Blades: Get this from tryablade.com
But if I were you:
I would get: the DE89 razor from Amazon, a 22mm synthetic brush from Maggard Razors, B&M Seville Shave soap/Speick Shave Cream from Maggard Razors, Blade Sampler from tryablade, and nivea aftershave balm sensitive from Local stores
Not sure what your budget is, but here are a few soap of the lower-cost, Amazon available soaps that I would recommend.
Pré de Provence
Pré de Provence is an excellent triple- or by some accounts quad-milled soap French soap, and strikes one of the best cost/performance/longevity ratios I've ever seen on a soap. It creates an excellent, slick, protective lather and provides an awesome post-shave feel even after you rinse it off. It comes in two scents:
Pré de Provence is a light, herbal scent that seems to have a strong sage note in it. I haven't used it, but I have used its brother. $11.99USD for 150g on Amazon.
Pré de Provence No. 63 is a warm, spicy cologne sort of scent that has notes of pepper, cedarwood, leather and tobacco leaves among others. $14.04USD for 150g on Amazon.
Cella Crema da Barba
Cella is a soft Italian soap that has a mild scent of cherry and almond. I don't know if it would be considered "manly," but this stuff has been around for nearly 120 years, and men have been shaving with it for all that time, so it has to be doing something right. It's also a great performer with good post-shave feel. $12.00 for 150g on Amazon.
La Toja
La Toja is a Spanish soap in stick form, containing mineral salts. Its scent reminds me a bit of briny sea air and talcum powder. La Toja's claim is that the addition of the mineral salts helps as a skin conditioner. $6.00USD for 50g on Amazon.
Speick
Speick is a German soap whose scent comes from the speick plant and lavender essential oil. It's one of my favorite soaps of all time in terms of both performance and scent. $8.08USD on Amazon.
Chiseled Face Groomatorium
Chiseled Face is one of our US artisans, and his products are among the best performing that I've ever used. He has a handful of different scents that you may find interesting, but my favorite of them is Ghost Town Barber.
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber has notes of bergamot, basil leaf, white patchouli, oakmoss, texas cedar, leather, smoke, and gunpowder (I copy/pasted that from his description). $14.99USD for 113g on Amazon.
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These are all US links, so I hope they work for you. I'm sorry to say that I can't help with the dry skin thing; my skin is fairly oily and not overly sensitive.
I have a NY State Waxing License & in your case, I do not recommend waxing nor threading. Coarse hair often has large follicles which when they come out will make you bleed. Not a ton, but it's just not worth it. I used to be on a forum called MakeupAlley & at one point everyone was buzzing about (I kid you not) the Magic Cooch Powder. I had to know wtf this was. I think it's the answer you need. It's a product marketed to African American men as an alternative to shaving because due to the fact that their hair can be super curly, many of them suffer horrible ingrown hairs. This powder is like Nair but gentler & meant for the face. You mix it w/ water into a paste then apply. I just looked it up: it's actually called Magic Shave Powder- https://www.amazon.com/SoftSheen-Carson-Magic-Conditioning-Shaving-Powder/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Magic+Shaving+Powder+sensitive&qid=1566696603&s=hpc&sr=1-1 It's only $1.99 on Amazon & it's literally made for faces. Back to the name I originally called it, all the women on the forum were using it for their bikini areas, thus the cooch part. It's supposed to be super gentle. Also, FYI, for your laser hair removal, if it's available where you are, check for Groupons for a year of sessions & double check the fine print for how many they say you can do. If not, 6 sessions will still leave you relatively hairless w/ occasional touch ups (I've found that it's STILL cheaper for me to pay the Groupon price for 6 sessions for 1 touch up when they send me coupons or I use Groupon select).
Use this stuff! Works like a charm if you can stand the smell. Also have to mix the powder into a paste, which takes forever. You like smooth? You'll be smooth! I've shaved my crotch before, and it's fine for 10 hours, then the nightmare stubble comes in. With a depilatory, you don't have any rough edges.
HAIRY BEHINDED BRETHREN, I HAVE YOUR ANSWER! BEHOLD, THIS SHIT:
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shave-Shaving-Powder-Platinum/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y
Mix the powder with water, apply to ass and let it sit for 5 minutes, rub the hair away. A redditor suggested it to me a while back and I have continued buying it ever since. It is great. Warning though: hair acts as a silencer for passed gas.
I've heard great things about this hair removal powder. It's meant for black men who often have very thick and coarse hairs, and shaving can give them irritation and bumps. It was suggested somewhere on another /r/AskWomen thread as an alternative to drugstore depilatory creams that other women have been having issues with. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, but it's worth a shot!
I tried Magic Shaving Cream this week. My bum has never so hairless until now. Basically I left it on for about 10 minutes and hopped in the shower and rinsed. It took off mostly everything and I just went over everything with a razor really carefully. And be careful if you have sensitive skin. I got a slight cooling effect from it but it didn't really affect me as much.
Here you go
Edwin Jagger De89lbl Double Edge Safety Razor Chrome Plated Lined Detail
Dovo Stainless Steel blade BLACK Handle Shavette Straight Razor Uses Replaceable DE Blades and a Brut Styptic Pencil you're going to need it
Edwin Jagger Razor Stand for Double Edged Razor or Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand
Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack - 100 Blades! and/or 115 BEST Blade Sampler FEATHER SHARK ASTRA BLUEBIRD LORD GILLETTE
Edwin Jagger 1ej946sds Traditional English Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush Faux Ebony With Black Drip Stand
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce
Proraso Shaving Cream 5.2 oz (147 g)
Bloc Osma Natural Alum Block
Ogallala Bay Rum Bonanza Sampler!
And just use a kitchen bowl to make the lather.
Edit : Made an Amazon List
I wouldn't buy a ready-to-go kit, especially from a supermarket-type store like Target. However, you can find countless combinations of razors, brushes and soaps all over the internet. My preferred razor is the Edwin Jagger DE89lbl. It is a fantastic razor with great weight distribution, blade expoture and it looks great too. I'm not sure how much you've looked into the different types of brushes but a few good brands that I like are Simpson (pretty pricy), Omega (better price for starters), and Edwin Jagger (in-between the two). For soaps I'd recommend TOBS Sandalwood. You can't go wrong with the scent of sandalwood IMO. If you want to spend less for soap than go with Arko. It's very cheap and will last quite a while because it is hard. Speaking of which, if you have hard water than don't go with the Arko and go with a softer soap/cream that comes in a tub like TOBS. You'll have a tough time trying to create a lather with a hard soap if you have hard water. That's all I've got for you, I don't use any pre-shave oils. One last thing, some antiseptic wouldn't be a bad idea. I hope this was helpful for you and good luck!
When I made the switch about a year ago from cartridges & canned gel to double-edged blades and real shaving cream, the thing I enjoyed most was the better-quality shaving cream, not the blade. Switching to double-edged blades was more of a cost concern, coupled with "manliness" value. But honestly, I get a closer shave with the plastic Mach IV (or 5, I can't keep track) cartridges. But when you find a nice shaving cream, there's no going back to gel canisters. I like Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood. It whipps up to a creamy lather almost instantly (with the proper brush). I will often shave with my old Gillette razor (when I'm in a rush), but even then I will use the TOBS shaving cream.
Anything stirling soap sells is a bargain. Currently I'm using Electric Sheep, and I really like it. Also TOB is a popular option. If you have a bit more money to throw at it, dapper dragon, How to Grow a Moustache, and LA Shave are excellent starts to an artisan shave as well.
For an inexpensive aftershave, I'd recommend [anything by Fine] (http://www.maggardrazors.com/product-tag/fine-accoutrements/), but they are currently out of stock, so you could give Folsom a try as I hear that is has very similar performance.
Nothing wrong with those choices at all. Here is my 2 cents for some harware, and my suggestion would be to just try as many blades as possible to start with.
Razor, Brush, Cream
Go new. With vintage you run the risk of having rust on it. I personally use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002IFFSOS/ref=mp_s_a_1_8_a_it?qid=1457711681&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=safety+razor. Nicely balanced and doesn't break the bank. You're gonna wanna invest in a beaver hair brush. I use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003WR3QSG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?qid=1457713208&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=beaver+hair+brush&amp;pi=SY200_QL40 make sure your wash out the brush thoroughly and then you're gonna need a ceramic bowl for lathering. There are tons of YouTube videos on proper lathering techniques and blade strokes. For shaving cream http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007MW2ZW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?qid=1457713304&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=shaving+cream&amp;pi=SX200_QL40. And then you're gonna need a holder for your blade and brush for its not good for them to rest on the counter and it helps the brush naturally dry. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017XXRM84/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?qid=1457713408&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=brush+and+blade+stand&amp;pi=SY200_QL40. For blades I always recommend http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QY8QXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1457713447&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=astra+blades&amp;pi=SX200_QL40.
Hopes this points you in the right direction.
Parker 96R
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IFFSOS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Proraso Aftershave Lotion
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085UECY2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW2ZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Here's the products I use:
I really don't think it's the soap that's the problem.
Also, the headslick is a must for shaving your head. One bottle of that stuff typically lasts about 6 - 8 months for me.
Speick. Dude, please buy a tube of Speick, It comes in a manly lavender scent. It's amazing. Everyone I've ever sampled it out to has loved it as much as I have. 2.5oz tubes are perfect for travel too. Amazon is $3 higher than everywhere else. Typically it's 6.50.
Edit: But it's German! Sorry. I read the title first and than responded too soon.
It's not my favorite soap ever, but I use Pre de Provence a lot. If we didn't have our wonderful artisan vendors, I'd probably be using this most often.
highly recommend pre de provence soap (for example): https://www.amazon.com/Pre-de-Provence-Shave-Soap/dp/B0026DWB7Y?th=1
It's under $10, and you can use it for months before even making a dent in the puck...
Second old-fashioned double-edged razor. I love my 1940s Gillette Super Speed. For soap, I use Pre de Provence. It's kind of expensive, but a tin lasts for years. Ignore the "you must use a boar-bristle brush to lather it" nonsense. I use a kabuki brush and it works perfectly.
Also, shave with the grain, then across the grain, then against the grain, for a close shave. Use short strokes, and the lightest touch you can manage.
In that case go ahead and order from Amazon. I would pick something like this:
So basically switch out the Van Der Hagen kit. Because the soap is okayish at best, the brush is pretty bad, and the bowl is mainly intended to hold the soap puck. Instead you can buy a quality boar brush and a good shaving soap/cream. For bowl lathering you can use any small sized bowl you have in your house. Approximately 3 inches deep and 5-6 inches in diameter would be a good size. You can also find something from your local supermarket for couple of dollars. Alternatively you can face lather which removes the need for a bowl.
This post has general information about shaving brushes.
already mentioned here by ourufnek99, you should give single blade razor a shot.
Instead of a hot shower you could use a pre-shave such as this. This, applied after splashing your beard with some water should decrease the time used for prep. During the time you have it on your face, you could get all your gear ready for the shave.
Also, slant razors have the reputation of doing the job quicker, in less passes, so that is something you could look into. I don't have one so I won't be of much help in this case.
I don't know what your prep and shaving routine is, however if you don't face lather you could try that. In my opinion, it takes less time to face lather rather than bowl lathering.
Also, don't try to get a BBS every time!!!
That is all I can come up with at the moment. I wish you all the best during your service and good luck with your shaving! :)
Hi there. I started shaving with a DE about 1-2 months ago. Some things I recently leaned:
I hope this helps you a bit. As a newbie, I sometimes get overwhelmed with the huge FAQs and guides, so take it easy and learn at your pace. Just keep learning, that's a good advice on life overall.
Edit: added context
If he doesn't already have experience with shaving with a straight edge, you should go with a double-edge/saftey razor. They require far less upkeep and are easier to learn to use. The general recommendation is something like a Merkur razor.
If you're thinking of going with a badger brush and shave cream, you'll want to get him a nice brush. That will probably be the bulk of what you spend. I personally have a Saville Row brush from QED that I love but I'm sure others can chime in with their favorites.
As for hypo-allergenic shave cream, there's always Prorasso for sensitive skin. Although I don't have exema, I have sensitive skin and my absolute favorite cream is Taylor of Old Bonds Street Avocado. Contrary to the name, it doesn't smell like avocado, but something else incredible.
Lastly, I'm a big proponent of non-alcohol Witchhazel. I have my mom and my gf addicted to this stuff. It's a natural toner and antibacterial. It works great and and doesn't smell like much of anything. It's good enough that I barely use aftershave anymore. Though Nivea sensitive balm is widely accepted as a good aftershave balm.
That's about what I've been using for the last half-decade. The very last bit is razor blades. There are a number of manufacturers from Merkur, to Derby to Feather. Best bet is to buy him a trial pack (5 blades from a number of manufacterers) from a shaving site online and let him figure out his favorite.
Just finished shaving and had to come here to talk about it! I never knew shaving could be this great! Good bye crappy cartridges and goopy aerosol creams!
Here's the links to the stuff I got:
Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury, Shave Set
Proraso Ultra Sensitive Pre and Post Shave Cream with Aloe and Green Tea
50 LORD SHARK ASCO BIGBEN CROWN DE Blade Sampler 9E
Any suggestions on other supplies I should pick up to make my shave even better?
Oh and if you're wondering, the basket in the back is something my family's always done. We have a basket of really common toiletries that we keep in the guest bathroom (I shave in the guest bathroom when no one's staying with us so I don't have to fight the missus for counter space) in case our guests forgot to bring something with them.
If you're up for it and willing to spent ~50$ I'd suggest you switch to safty razor. It really is gentler to the skin, mostly because of the better lubrication and ingredients of the lather from the shaving soap/creme. The guys at /r/wicked_edge can sure help you with that.
Even if you want to stay on your disposables I highly recommend a good lather product like this and an omega boar brush.
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Je te conseille plutôt d'humidifier le blaireau, frotter légèrement le savon, puis le faire tourner doucement dans un petit bol humide, comme si tu voulais faire une mayonnaise, jusqu'à obtenir une mousse de la même consistance qu'une mousse à raser en spray. Un peu comme ça. C'est plus facile qu'à même la peau ou à même le pot à savon.
Specifically what products do you have? Cause Proraso has 3 items I'm aware of that could be used post shave.
If you have 1 and 2, I would recommend just using #1 for pre and #2 for post. I found the pre/post cream to be sticky, even in small quantities. I find the whole alum + cream + aftershave to be complete overkill for my skin in terms of post shave. I don't mean it was bad, but I got the same results without alum or cream, so they were unnecessary.
If you have 2 and 3, I would pick one or the other, not both.
That's going to be an excellent razor. If you can afford it, go for it. I got the same deal from SRD, except I bought the 6/8 instead, and 3 inch strop. The 5/8 is much better suited for beginners, as it's easier to handle, so go with that.
As a great alternative, I recommend you get a restored vintage razor from MaggardRazors.com, and buy the strop separately. I've only had great experiences with MaggardRazors.
I don't really like Col. Conk soaps as they don't go well with my water (I'm in the Chicago area). I always had a hard time shaving with my SR when I used Col Conk soap. Instead, I recommend you go with some shaving creme. Proraso sandalwood works like a dream. If you really want shaving soap, Arko is the only one that truly works with my water for SR shaving. I can use all other soaps just fine with my DE, just not with SR. I actually use Arko 70% of the time, and the remaining 30% I use some sort of shaving creme, or other new products I want to try. It's that good.
Another thing I found helps is some form of pre-shave oil or creme. I've tried regular olive oil from my kitchen, and it works great - no need to spend tons of money. The trick is to use a small amount on your wet face before you start lathering (I lather on my face); too much, and you'll start to experience drag. I'm currently using Proraso pre-shave creme which is excellent.
The alum block you're getting is also a must in my opinion (I have sensitive skin), but I would also recommend getting an actual styptic pencil on the side, because you WILL cut yourself in the beginning. The alum block isn't too effective for larger cuts.
Good luck and keep the cartridge handy for the chin area in the beginning! :)
Непраны, нельзя больше скрывать этот всемирный проктор-н-гэмбловский заговор! В следующий раз когда понадобиться покупать очередные картриджи
для дендидля бритья, подумайте еще раз.Вы спросите, почему собственно безопасная бритва, а не попсовый Жилет Фьюжн...
Ну во-первых это красиво! Помимо этого, безопасная бритва легко справляется с заросшим лицом и не причиняет такой ацкой боли как 5 лезвий фужн. Если вы иногда отпускаете бородищу - вы должны меня понять. Субъективно бреет чище.
А во-вторых - это просто выгоднее в долгосрочной перспективе (вы же собираетесь бриться в ближайшее 30 лет, правда?).
И так, минутка познавательной (и очень приблизительной) экономики.
Для удобства и правильности сравнения, я просто взял цены с amazon.com.
При условии что средне-статистический депер бреет 45 миллиметровую щетину 3-4 раза в неделю в течение следующих 10 лет, ему потребуется потратить:
Gillette Fusion:
Допустим гель для бритья в год нужно два балона, не больше - это $12.
Сужу по себе - одной кассеты хватает +/- на 3 месяца. Итого нужно 4-6 картриджа в год. (около $16-26)
Итого приблизительно $10 + $16 + $12 = $38 в первый год и $28 последующие 10 лет = 38 + 280 = $318
Безопасная бритва:
Из "расходников" в последующие года вам понадобятся только лезвия и крем. В.С.Е!
Лезвия надо менять чаще чем раз в 3 месяца разумется, но их то 100 штук!
За последние 2 месяца я едва израсходовал всего 5 лезвий. То есть в год вам потребуется 30штук. И 100 лезвий за 9 долларов вам должно хватить на 3 года! Что говорит о сумме в районе $30-35 за 10 лет.
Крем - я израсходовал всего треть крема для бритья. таким образом вам потребуется около 2 тюбиков в год.
Итого, за первый год 32 + 12 + 7 2 = $61, а за последующие 10 лет - 7 2 10 + 10 3 = 61 + 170 = $231
TL;DR:
Использование безопасной бритвы позволит вам сэкономить в последующие 10 лет около $90.
Надо признаться, сам процесс бритья стал целой церемонией преображения.
Всем бриться, депраны!
Those cremes are not that expensive I use this one and it lasts almost a year. I bought a ton of razor blades cheap but its fun to try out a ton and find the one you like. I recommend this site. We all all different and I used to think just like you and then I tried it this way. Its nice to get up in the morning, make some lather and enjoy a nice shave.
I think Proraso shaving cream is lovely, it's very mentholy and refreshing
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0
Hey there - I started off with the same shave set as you did. Have upgraded since then, but it did a great job for a long time. My first upgrade was to some proraso Shave cream (link 1 below) and then some art of shaving cream (link 2). I LOVE and highly recommend the AOS cream, the sandalwood smells amazing. You will get more for your money with the first one, but I personally think the 20 bucks for AOS is worth it.
What kind of razor are you working with?
Well if you wanna just try it for pretty cheap, there is a silver tone de razor that is less than $3 shipped, you could get an arko shave stick for about $4. And there is brushes for $8 or so. Then you could get a blade sampler pack you can design yourself ( pick which blades you want) in a pack of 5,7,10,15. Depending on how many you want and how much you want to spend. There is also proraso shaving cream, both proraso and arko are easy to lather.
Silvertone-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050HO9MI
Arko shave stick-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002A5OLHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1376581017&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY190
Proraso red-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0084GVSWG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1376581079&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY190
Proraso green-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00837ZOI0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1376581117&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY190
Cheap brush-
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G647Y8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1376581295&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY190
And for a shaving bowl, you can get a bowl from the dollar store or something if you want. Or something in your house.
Sorry it took so long to respond, I'm on my phone right now.
I'm a big fan of Proraso's Sandalwood.
There is no way the hair in your butt crack is thicker than the hair on your head and most hair clippers that barbers use are meant to cut that hair without effort. I use barber clippers on my pubes. On my ball hair, I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Softsheen-Carson-Magic-Strength-Shaving/dp/B00CREUEV2/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465154307&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=powder+depilatory . Makes them as smooth as eggs. However, you have to follow the directions explicitly or your next few days will not go well. Above all make sure it doesn't get on your glans or actual anus skin
Proraso Sensitive Shaving Soap is excellent.
They also have cream, but I am not sure how similar it is to their soap.
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Sensitive-Skin/dp/B00TKOK5KC
Proraso should be available in Sweden too. Maybe not on market, but on webstores atleast.
$11.50 for the 5.3 oz tub from the same place as OP.
Shaving Cream for Men- Canadian My favourite.
Proraso pre shave with Proraso Proraso Pre-Shave Cream,...
Proraso Shaving Cream, Sensitive... Least favourite.
Wilkinson Sword Mens Traditional Classic Shaving Soap Bowl, 125 Gram
These are what she uses (read reviews, get what you like). I only use the bare minimum.
brush
shaving cream
Bowl (she waters it down and lathers it up in some random bowl). No recommendations.
Gillette shaver previously mentioned. Hers came from ebay and we paid $53 shipped 3 years ago. Just be sure to clean it and avoid the antique blades. Not worth it IMO. here is one that's being bid on. There are others out there but it shouldn't cost too much. She prefers it over mine b/c of the longer handle.
pre-shave cream. She was using this originally.
stand
You can lather creams on your face with a brush or in a bowl with a brush.. I use a bowl
https://usa.loccitane.com/cade-shaving-cream,82,1,29221,261746.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Oir8czj2gIVh6xpCh2wvAjnEAQYAiABEgLLkvD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Truefitt-Hill-Sandalwood-Shaving-Cream/dp/B004LCHAM4
I would also recommend using Trumper skin food or Proraso to prep your skin (leave on while you lather and wash off before shaving).. can be used both pre and post shave
https://www.amazon.com/Geo-F-Trumper-Sandalwood-200ml/dp/B001M0HKKA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525146483&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=trumpers+skin+food&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=31nbXFU-wjL&amp;ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Pre-Shave-Cream-Sensitive-Skin/dp/B003VS5O3Q
As for prepping skin, some people say not to shower before and I also find that works for me:
Wash face with warm water and cleanser
Apply pre shave cream on facial hair
Lather shaving cream
Wash off pre shave cream
Shave
Post shave cream, wash off
After shave
I think people recommend not using shave oil or alum for sensitive skin. Also I like Astra platinum with Maggard V3A (aggressive) for my sensitive skin/coarse hair. Feathers are okay but I get a lot more scratches and not as smooth a shave as Astras
Lemme know if you have any other questions
YUP
https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sensitive/dp/B003VZPTAC
That is the one I got and it works and smells great. Also check out /r/shaving
https://www.amazon.com/Escali-100-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B003WR3QSG/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487946562&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=badger+hair+brush
That's the brush as well if he needed one. Just a little nickle sized dab will be enough lather if you lather the brush and the cream in a bowl for three passes.
ohhhh i see. i'm one of the fans of tobs products! my favorite so far.
i guess that would explain why Taylor of Bond Street has a shave cream called Jermyn Street then.
I am in a similar situation to you. I have a beard which is extremely thick, and somewhat sensitive skin. For reference, on multiple occasions (including a professional straight razor shave) the barber has commented on the fact that my facial hair is like copper wire. If I use a Gillette fusion on 2 days of growth, the blade will be dull before I make it to a second pass.
Here is what I have found works best for me (obv YMMV):
My skin has gotten better over time, but realize that if your hair is as thick as mine is, you may never get to BBS on the neck, no matter how many passes you try. I generally do 3 passes (WTG, XTG, XTG) and I look professional, despite not feeling as smooth as I might ideally want.
Let me know if you have other questions. Also the other answers here have some pretty phenomenal advice too. Good luck!
They are great! I have a sampler on the way. Amazon screwed my order so I had to re-order; only got the razor so far but should get the blades in today. I am also expecting this cream , this brush, and this nick relief. I am moving to another country so I wanted to have a complete set lasts me for a while.
I am looking forward to getting better at this whole thing!
OP, I made you a list. I am a reformed shaver (head and face). I miss shaving with this stuff, but I love my beard more.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LYAQ9E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001KBP9E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0022R947O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00158S4S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V40IS2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VZPTAC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I shave my boyfriend's head when the opportunity arises, and I've also gotten into wet shaving. There's a really great, if long, video about wet shaving one's head with a DE razor here. He recommends using a shaving cream product and instead of lathering with brush and bowl, just mixing it with water and making a slick and thick slurry on the head. I've been following that advice and have been using this, since I had it for my own use. It has worked beautifully and my boyfriend loves how it feels. It gets a little drippy if you don't get the water content just right, but if he's doing it in the shower it shouldn't matter anyway. It comes in manlier scents, too.
A Fusion ATG everyday on a coarse beard is going to murder your face. That used to be how I shaved for a long time, and my skin hated me.
My suggestions in the immediate term is to step up your prep and shave products. That alone will make a very big, immediate difference without breaking the bank or requiring you to teach yourself how to shave with a safety razor (i.e. a double-edge razor).
My advice is to buy the following:
All-in, you're looking at about $40 in products. IMO, Nivea makes a perfectly good aftershave balm, so no need to mess with that. If you want to try a splash, you could try this, but it's not necessary.
For the prep and shave: after your shower, soak the brush in hot water for a couple of minutes. In that time, wet your face with hot water, then rub in about a dime to a quarter-sized amount of the pre-shave (however much it takes to get a thin layer of coverage without any gooping). Rinse it off with hot water. Your face should feel slicker after the pre-shave.
Remove the brush, squeeze the bristles to get the excess water out, then give it a 1/2- or 3/4-inch line of shaving cream. Go to town on your cheek with broad, swirling motions, lathering right onto your face (you can use a mug or whatnot, but your face works just as well and saves time).
If the cream feels too thick, just add a bit of water and continue lathering. It'll take some experimentation to get the amount of water right (varies based on water hardness). Too little water and it will not lubricate very well. Too much and it becomes a runny mess that doesn't lubricate at all. Add water in little bits. You'll figure it out by feel pretty quickly.
Shave WTG, hot rinse, lather, XTG, hot rinse, lather, ATG. Use as little pressure as possible and try to let the blades do the work on each pass. It should feel like the blades are just barely touching your face. Rinse cold after you're done.
That should help deal with the irritation and improve your shaves in the short term. When you're ready, feel free to move up to safety razors. Probably the best way to start is to get ahold of a basic Merkur 34C razor and this thing. Switch brands every two weeks and slowly work through until you find one you're really happy with.
Good luck!
I use the Green Proraso Preshave
You work a dime size in and let it sit while your get everything else ready. It gives you a cool tingle on your skin and has a nice menthol smell. The Art of Shaving has some good preshave oils too but can be a bit pricey.
Me too. I've been shaving without using an aftershave(!) with this, and have not had any skin irritation whatsoever.
(I used to swear by Proraso, but this thing is unbeatable if you have sensitive skin.
A good double-edge safety razor, blade sampler pack, shaving brush, and shaving soap can free the both of you from expensive cartridge razors and canned goo. It could take you a little bit to learn how to shave the "old fashioned" way, but as someone who recently took the plunge, it's worth it. Gives a much better shave for a fraction of the cost. (Replacement blades are usually $0.07 - $0.30 each)
If you have hard water, you may want to go with a shaving cream instead, or you could get a gallon of distilled water for $1 that will last you through about a month's worth of shaves.
Shameless plug for /r/wicked_edge. There are a lot of resources there to help you transition.
[edit] Here's a cheaper alternate razor - this is what I have. You can get them even cheaper if you want to wait a few weeks.
For soaps/creams on Amazon:
Brushes:
Honestly, Amazon is kinda lacking when it comes to quality brushes. There are a ton of really questionable or low quality brushes on Amazon and it can be hard to find a good one unless you have a specific model or brand in mind.
For the money the RazoRock Plissoft brushes are the best "bang for the buck." The $10 or $13 version would both be good. After that, the Stirling Soaps "factory seconds" 26mm brushes are also a great value and use the same style knot.
As others have said, clean the razor, get a pack of blades, and try it. Make sure the blade "aligns" with the head. This means the two halves of the blade holder are parallel to each other and to the edges of the blade.
If the blade looks like it is "twisted" in the head when looking top-down, you should consider getting a different razor. I have been wet-shaving for a few years, own a few dozen razors, and only one of them holds blades like this. It is incredibly difficult for me to shave with it, I get cut by it a lot.
You will also want to get a brush, bowl, and either soap or cream.
Most of us have spent a few hundred dollars on this since starting wet-shaving. My personal problem is buying too many vintage Gillette razors on eBay. For some reason I can't stop myself.
Hair that grows back is always going to be prickly because it's so short. Only way to avoid that would be laser treatment.
Best way (imho) to avoid razor burn is to use good products.
I shave with a safety razor and use a nice shaving cream. You'll need a shaving brush and a small shaving bowl as well. I change the blades frequently (available online or at drug stores) and pretty much every time before I do my legs.
I will never go back to disposable razors and canned shaving cream. I had to use both on vacation recently and it gave me the shittiest shave and worst razor burn.
Now shaving for me is less of a chore and more like a mini spa trip. :]
Full Disclosure: using a safety razor takes a little practice and I promise you will nick yourself a few times before you get it right. Be patient, it's totally worth it.
edit: I also find this helps with razor burn, bumps, and ingrown hairs: I exfoliate, shave, exfoliate (again), towel dry, use moisturizer.
This will leave your skin soft and smooth and also helps prevent bumps! :)
Good luck!
Looking good, brother! When I finally fully shaved my head, it was a truly liberating experience.
Don't use a Bic, pick one of these up as well as some Proraso shaving cream. If you want, you can also pick up an exfoliating scrub as a pre-shave.
I shave my head in the shower and go by feel; I don't need a mirror until after when I touch up my sideburns to make it even. Using warm/hot water, I get my head wet and scrub with my hands, then use the exfoliator and scrub the oils/dead skin off. Rinse. (The wicked_edge subreddit users may wanna look away here) Use about a nickel-size dollop of Proraso on my left hand and lather it up on my head real well. I keep the lather on my left hand and with my right hand, start shaving with the grain. After that first pass, I add a little more water to my lathered hand and lather my head again for the second pass WITH the grain. This is where I go by feel; I use my left hand to feel and my right hand to shave until smooth all around.
Once I feel that I've gotten everything, I rinse off and use a beard shampoo to help get all those shaved bits outta my beard; they tend to cling onto the beard oils otherwise and I just use a bit of extra beard balm to keep it hydrated.
So yea, you may or may not need a 3rd pass since it'd be your first time shaving like this but I've been shaving this way for the past 4-5 years and I rarely need to anymore.
Go with the Semogue 620.
Soaps: Get some Chiseled Face! It's seriously great stuff, love Summer Storm. And itching to try Santa Paula.
I also like Proraso Red. and Speick. And a favorite of mine, the matching Speick splash
To be honest I have had a hard time getting good quality stuff from Amazon. I prefer them, but the smaller shops just don't have their products there. Scent is almost as important to me as the lather and the feel, so you may not enjoy what I do in that aspect.
I prefer soaps over creams I think. With a soap I can lather right from the tub rather than having to put it into a separate bowl.
My suggestions:
I would suggest avoiding Col. Conk. I did not like any of their soaps.
Yes! I absolutely love Proraso Shaving Cream. I used it for a while. I recently switched to Mitchell's Wool Fat for a soap.
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Sandalwood-Formulation/dp/B0084GVSWG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1342907744&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=proraso
here you go, just ordered mine last thursday or friday. waiting for it to ship still
Upgrade your omega shave brush. I have one that I still use with hard soaps and stiff creams (think proraso tub), but switch to a badger hair brush for use with my every say shaving cream. The difference on soft tube creams is night and day.
Edit: Also, hit your walgreens to find some witch hazel. I haven't tried an alum block because witch hazel just works for me. I'll try an alum block in the future.
myself
Sandalwood shaving cream It'll be sub 10 on amazon marketplace.
I currently go full Brazilian wax and have been doing so for 5+ years, but since starting in the LS, I've had to shave more often, which encourages faster growth than when I don't shave between waxing.
I've read the advice for "stripper smooth" shaving, but do you actually shave your delicate bits? I've used a fresh razor each time (I then use it for my legs and armpits, so as not to be wasteful), but I get so nervous with a sharp blade on my labia and near my clit.
I've tried Carson Magic per a friend's recommendation, but my hair must very tough, as it didn't work and I was worried about chemical burns.
Help!
I use this hair removal cream called "Magic Razorless Cream Shave" and I've been pleased with the results.
Granted, it is not intended to be used there and I am no medical professional, but a lot of the people in the review section admit that this is also what they use it for.
You apply a thick layer on where you want the hair removed and you kinda have to wait it out. I use the "extra strength" kind and I have to leave it on for at least 12 minutes. (Keep in mind the bottle says to me only leave it on for 7. This did not work for me.) after the time is up you take a plastic card (I use a hotel room key) and scrape the cream off. I go against the grain and I press a little hard.
Sometimes I have to go over it again. It should not burn, really. It's more of a fresh feeling. I would reckoned testing a smaller area of your nether regions first. After this I wash the area off. And apply coconut oil.
This stuff is a life saver. It's cheap and can be found at Target or Walmart. I will warn you though, it does smell kind of bad. It's not too bad, and it doesn't leave your public area smelling bad. It's very much worth it.here is the amazon link to show you what it looks like. I recommend you read the reviews.
For me this stuff lasts two to three days, where as regular shaving only lasts one day.
This stuff works wonders.
It does my friend!
Hi there, I am also irritated by shaving every day, but I do it because it is professional. Upgrade your shaving routine, and you too can have a nice clean shave every day. I recommend a Braun series 7 razor along with its self cleaning station so it is sterilized every day, along with Proraso sensitive skin shaving cream, and a good shave brush. Wet shaving in the shower takes only a minute or two, and is very refreshing. After my shower I use standard skin bracer and a good moisturizer. If the electric razor is to harsh on your face still, a safety razor takes a few more minutes time, but provides and even less irritating shave.
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Have you tried the magic shave conditioning powder? If so, how does it compare to the regular gold can?
Use Magic Shave for your dick, it's less terrible.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Conditioning-Shaving-Powder-Vitamin/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427465240&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=magic+shave
Fellas fellas. Let me fill you in on the best/fastest/easiest way ever to take care of this. Just use Magic Shave Cream, it is a depilatory like Nair but not so harsh. I use it for this purpose specifically and it works like a dream.
You can take care of everything at once, dick, balls, taint, even bh. If you use it the recommended time I guarantee you won't get burned unless you have the most sensitive skin in the world. I always go a few minutes over because my hair is coarse and still have no problems.
An additional benefit is no chance at razor burn and significantly reduced occurrence of ingrown hair. Best life change I have ever made.
I use this stuff instead of waxing... it's amazing: Magic Razorless Cream Shave Regular Strength Light Fresh Scent 6oz Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000142TKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gkqyzbAPSB7WX
magic razorless shave cream this stuff is amazing and I’ve used it for years.
I'm in the UK so this link may not work for you but this is the exact stuff I use. It has kinda shitty reviews but I guess YMMV because I've never had any trouble - I'd definitely suggest going with the cream/pre-mixed stuff rather than the powder. It's just so much easier.
The tubes also last fucking ages, at least for me;I had a look at my order history and this is how often I've bought it: https://i.imgur.com/Wyby2Sz.png
Everyone is touting safety razors for a reason. Here is what you want...
Pick up a Merkur Classic safety razor.
https://www.amazon.com/MERKUR-Classic-MK-34C-2-Piece-Double/dp/B002A8JO1Q/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=merkur&amp;qid=1565340143&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1
Then buy some Feather refill blades (they are the sharpest I have found without dragging)
https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Blades-30-Ct/dp/B002OCANQI/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3F44F5VGGF2N1&amp;keywords=feather+razor+blades&amp;qid=1565340348&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=feather+%2Caps%2C186&amp;sr=8-7
Get a nice silver tip badger shaving brush
https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety-Razor-Silvertip-Bristle/dp/B00LEU3PJS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=badger+shaving+brush&amp;qid=1565340426&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4
A decent quality razor and brush stand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725X6TNH/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B0725X6TNH&amp;pd_rd_w=vS9lk&amp;pf_rd_p=8dbd62ec-d8d3-48e5-b85d-16f701719d81&amp;pd_rd_wg=MJlWF&amp;pf_rd_r=AWB84ARTRPN3QVS12KKD&amp;pd_rd_r=e316a787-1b5c-4984-8255-71ebf10c06f0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyT0pTWlZPSTkwRTk1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODY4ODA2Mzk3VjNBV1hDUUhIWCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk1NTY5U0xYWkpYODJXTE41JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
A good shaving cup to get a nice lather
https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Chairman-Shaving-Stainless-Standard/dp/B07GF6ZKTP/ref=pd_bxgy_194_3/143-9531827-5381065?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B072PRBWXR&amp;pd_rd_r=4c94e9c8-bddd-4e03-bdd9-5bfe1d171d33&amp;pd_rd_w=WFwmN&amp;pd_rd_wg=yvSPW&amp;pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&amp;pf_rd_r=YR6K9GZT62D1RRN31AB3&amp;refRID=YR6K9GZT62D1RRN31AB3&amp;th=1
Then grab some Tabac or Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving pucks. (I prefer Tabac since it reminds me of my father and grandfather. Traditions die hard I guess)
https://www.amazon.com/Tabac-Original-Maurer-Shaving-Ounces/dp/B000GHYXG4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=tabac&amp;qid=1565340634&amp;s=beauty&amp;sr=1-2
Taylor of Old Bond Street
https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=OHNKVBMKBAAT&amp;keywords=taylor+of+old+bond+street+shaving+cream&amp;qid=1565340657&amp;s=beauty&amp;sprefix=taylor+of+old%2Cbeauty%2C191&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AMAE8K0LRQPCN&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUzlaRTNXNjZUS1c4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY4ODE3MU00RVdWVzg1UlFPWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjA4ODg2NEE1UFZJQ1pTMllXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Get the Taylor of Old Bond Street cream. Girlfriend licked my face. She was displeased with the taste, but thoroughly enjoyed the smell.
Get yourself a variety pack of razors. Your face will react differently to each one and after you've tried several you'll know which to buy more next time you make a purchase.
As for building a lather, check out some of the many videos like this one by mantic59. After some time you'll find what works best for you but this video provides some basics. Once you've committed yourself to wetshaving you'll find all sorts of ways to build lather - mug, palm, stick, scuttle and others. For the college student I'd recommend Proraso's shave soap or one of the many Taylor of Old Bond Street options as they are both in their own bowl, which saves a bit, for now.
Since prep is critical for a nice shave I'd invest in a nice pre shave soap and/or cream. I use Musgo Real Glyco Lime Oil soap and Proraso's pre/post cream.
The Merkur 180 razor you've listed is what I use and I love it. I don't have experience with the Col. Conk soap but I'm sure it's fine. Leisureguy has recommended Proraso's glycerin soap in previous posts. I think I use the same brush you linked to and it's fine. If you'd like to check out some better options Bull Goose Shaving offers some good priced horse hair and Whipped Dog offers some neat options for silvertip brushes. BTW, Larry over at Whipped Dog can make you a brush and bowl combo, just pick out the color options yourself.
*edit: a less expensive sampler pack.
Here you go. I ordered some yesterday and it showed up today. This stuff is incredible.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW
I was using Proraso Red before it and there's simply no comparison. You will get a fantastic shave with this cream, and it smells amazing!
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1393701363&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=taylor+of+old+bond+street
This bad boy will last you a long time and is the best shave cream I've ever used.
I second /u/Blasphemy4kidz . I started with his suggestion, and it's been working fabulously so far! My top picks for razor blades are
You'll save a ton of money buying these; a 100 pack of razors is $10 ish, and if you're like me you'll only use one per week, or two weeks. That comes out to about two years' worth of razor blades.
I use Proraso Shaving Soap, but I've been eyeing this one for a while, Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl.
I am assuming you want a clean shave? Not the stubble look?
My personal preference for shaving the parts of my face that are unbeareded or for the rare occasions I forget that I look like a man baby without facial hair is a double edged razor and this shaving cream
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1464852677&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=shaving+cream
Pick up a sample pack of blades too too see which ones you prefer, I tend to use feather blades.
This guide might help you with shaving. Personally I tend to skip the across the grain part to save time but that doesn't mean its the best way to do it.
http://www.shaving-shack.com/blog/shaving-against-the-grain-do-or-dont/
I don't shave often enough to have a lot of weight behind my recommendations, but I have found that the quality of the brush is nearly as important as the cream/soap (or at least, you don't want the cheapest piece of crap brush you can find). I personally use this brush, this cream, and this after-shave balm.
Shaving Cream: Taylor of Old Bond https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW
Razor: Viking Chieftain Safety Razor https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Chieftain-Safety-Swedish-Platinum/dp/B011L8WJIA?th=1
Routine: Shower with hot water > don't dry face > lather cream with brush in bowl > lather on face > shave > wash face > apply aftershave lotion
If you're looking for something specifically on amazon, then I would recommend taylor of old bond street either sandalwood or avocado. Both lather very well. Additionally, my wife makes shave soaps that lather very well, her products is called mason boutique shave soaps. My favorites are Octane, Bobcat, Maya, and TLM.
Then in that case if you want to up the ante of gift giving, (i ordered all my supplies on Amazon since i have Amazon student and 2 day free shipping) but i also ordered a stand. Like you can build your own kit really nicely and then arrange it for him as a surprise!
Razor
Blades
Badger brush
Stand
Shaving cream, my favorite
And as for a cup to mix the shaving cream? Don't bother buying one just use a short mug it's much easier
Also, think about it this way, when you are using a regular 4 bladed razor you need to go over each spot at least 2 times right? That's as if 8 individual razors went over that spot. With a single blade you usually get every hair in one pass but sometimes you need 2-3 but still, 2-3 is less that the original 4 so you're regardless way less likely to get razor burn
I also love and use Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor,and the Carbon Steel Straight Razor 6/8" w/ Box
DEs? Not that hard. Check out /r/wicked_edge for tips. The key is to go in multiple passes (first with the grain of your beard) and use as little pressure as possible, practically hovering over your skin. You can be aggressive with cartridges (you kind of have to be, even), but not with DEs.
The risk with a safety razor isn't too high. You can get nicks, but it's only a little more dangerous than a cartridge in that regard. I do recommend getting a bit of gear to start with that you might not have, such as:
Plugging TOBS Sandalwood for a recommended cream... If you don't have a soap, it's notoriously easy to lather. I use it when I rush my shaves, or if I don't have time. Very good shaving cream IMHO, and it always gives reliable shaves.
Not better than my Stirling, but we're talking Amazon here, and TOBS Sandalwood Cream would be my recommendation for something to get latherin'.
For a brush, although I have not tried boar knots, the 10048 looks pretty good, and I've seen someone else recommend it already. If I was buying on a budget from Amazon, that would be my first pick.
The TOBS cream and Omega brush will set you back about what you would have paid for the VdH kit, which is rubbish from what I've heard, although I have no experience with it.
Face or palm lather the TOBS and save yourself a bowl. The mug in the VdH kit is only to put soap in anyway, and shouldn't be used to lather - only to load your brush. Even if you did try to lather in it, it's not really the 5-6 inches diameter you're gonna wish you had.
Also, if you have leftover cash, spring for some Witch Hazel. Stuff is frickin magical. Apply right before you apply aftershave balm, and let it sit for a minute or so to really tighten up your face.
If you have even more leftover funds, or opt to get WH at your local drugstore, apparently Clearly Natural Glycerin Soap is a good pre-shave. I use MR GLO, but people have told me that any high-glycerin soap makes a nearly equivalent MR GLO substitute. And, for the price of less than one puck of MR GLO, you get 3 bars of Clearly Natural. Hooray for hydration and slickness!
And if you're in for a splurge, get a fancy stand. Adds counter appeal - totally unnecessary, but cool.
Good buy on the Nivea Sensitive ASB, and sub the EJ for a Parker 24c, per /u/leisureguy's post. He's never steered me wrong. Both purchases I've made based on his recommendations have worked out great, which were my Plisson brush and MR GLO.
As for the sample pack, you're probably better off spending some out-of-pocket dough on tryablade.com, or any of the other sample pack resellers. Get your money's worth.
P.S. - Don't forget to soak your boar brush (should you select it) in hot water for a few minutes before you try lathering with it. Boar brushes also have a break-in period, so be mindful that your first few shaves/lathers may be less than desirable.
Look into using a safety razor. It's a little old-fashioned, but...
All in all, you spend most of your money up front, and then you're looking at about $3.20 or less per month for an amazing shave, depending on how little cream you use.
I'll include links but by all means shop around...
This is a more than decent starter kit and affordable but you'll also need skills. Check out this poster from /u/mmosh and search for tutorial vids on Youtube by Mantic59 and/or "Nick Shaves".
EDIT: Completely left out blades. You want to sample many kinds to find what is right for you. Something like this.
Cartridge razors are quick and dirty, you can shave yourself with no problem, and rather quickly without thinking much about it, but you'll have a hard time getting a decent close cut with them. They're also expensive in the long run.
DE razors are the enthusiast's tool. You can get a very very close shave, but it takes longer, and requires learning a new way to shave (if you shave like you do with cartridge razors, you'll cut yourslef up all over the face). It'll also take trying different brands of blades until you find the kind that don't leave your face entirely red from razor burns. They're a bigger start-up investment, but extremely cheap to run - you can get packs of 100 blades for the price of 1 single cartridge razor head - and if you have a tough beard, one single DE blade will outlast an entire pack of cartridges -.
But the most important part of wet-shaving, honestly, isn't much the razor etc. It's proper application of a proper shaving cream, and a proper after shave. Just moving from a shitty foam in a can shaving cream to something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ properly applied with a bowl and brush will improve your shaving tenfold.
I suggest checking out /r/wicked_edge, it can be a little circlejerky at times when it comes to showing off gear and stuff, but there's loads of helpful advice strewn around in most submissions. Also their subreddit wiki has some starter gear for all kinds of budgets.
First, for grooming products, it has been my (vicarious) experience that once you convert to using Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream you will never, ever go back. I ordered it for my father on the recommendation of a male friend who has since converted others. It's a little expensive as shaving creams go, but that little pot lasts you a good six months or more, especially if you use a shaving brush with it (you want something like boar bristle if you do that). The Sandalwood scent is your safest bet there, but feel free to go for something like Lavender if you feel adventurous.
But now for my real love...cologne. I adore cologne. It's been a while since I've taken someone cologne shopping (I used to always take my brother...which became a problem when I noticed too many attractive men smelling like my brother), and my ex refused to wear it, so I may be a little out of touch. However, I do have some recommendations.
Boss Bottled is excellent if you want a warmer, sweeter scent. It kind of reminds me of vanilla. I had a friend who regularly wore this scent, and I kid you not, my girl friends and I used to gather around taking turns smelling his jackets after he took them off. He would specifically wait to spray it on until one of us was at his place so that we could maul him over it. We LOVED that stuff.
Gucci by Gucci is a stronger, sharper smell - it's got notes of bergamot, black pepper, and leather - very "manly," one might say. Also extremely sexy, and totally ruined for me due to its association with my brother. Though I'm told it has brought him much success.
Aqua Di Gio is very common at this point, but it's popular for a reason. Avoid it if you want to smell unique, keep it if you want a step above the generic "clean man" smell.
Polo Blue is another standby, as is Armani Code...I can't remember either one specifically, but they're also well-known for good reason.
I haven't personally smelled this one, but a good friend highly, highly recommends Versace Man.
If you don't want to get fancy, most ladies like Old Spice.
And no Axe. Never, never Axe!!
(Note: all links are from random Google searches, so you may be able to find better deals elsewhere.)
Edited to add some things to the first paragraph.
Well I will say this. It's not a soap block.
It's such that all you need to do is rub the brush on it, and you got plenty of lather. With no additional water.
Here's the amazon reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Street-Sandalwood-Shaving-Cream/product-reviews/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=1
In general, from what I read, they say it has decent performance, long lasting, but that the scent might be too much for some.
Have you tried this TOBS shaving cream? If you did do you like it?
I just got some C&E Sienna shaving soap. I loved it, it smells wonderful and the lather is quite good. It takes some time to get it to lather but it's worth it. If you have a spare bowl with a lid you can buy the refill for $9 either from a store near you or online (seems to be out of stock right now though). I also recommend Proraso shaving cream and Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood.
Happy shaving!
It's extremely hard to justify, because it's extremely expensive, but this is the mother of all shaving creams, and because it's starts off slightly stiffer than art of shaving, it lasts twice as long.... so it makes up for it's high cost with that.
Just read those reviews!
You should ask him to try shaving in the shower and use his non-dominant hand as a feeler. He should get used to it after the second or third time.
Source: I am bald, myself, and use a Magnum M5 razor, not a straight razor, along with this shaving cream.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Smooth-Razorless-Remover-Cream/dp/B000TG63XS
> My recommendation would be an unscented, non mentholated soap to rule out the allergic reaction
I tried a few German / Austrian creams / soaps that were recommended in a German shaving forum. A gentle soap that was rather popular was this one: Haslinger Ringelblumen (= marigold) Rasierseife. Unfortunately the lather was the worst and very hard to make. You can't really use it directly with a brush because the soap is very soft and the case is way too small. So you have to cut a piece off and use a mug. I might also be my rather hard water. I already bought citric acid, so I give that a try. Unless the citric acid is too harsh for my skin.
The Speick Shave Cream was one the milder ones, but it also gets uncomfortable after a while.
How long are you supposed to let the soap sit on your skin? I massaged it into my skin for about a minute and let it work for five minutes.
>A good recommendation for a soap would be Le Pere Lucien unscented.
I only found a few UK shops that have the soap in stock. Shipping from the UK is rather expensive and including shipping it would be 39 GBP ~ 46 EUR~ 48 USD. That's way too much for me and I already bought so many soaps and creams.
http://www.amazon.com/Barbasol-Thick-Shaving-Cream-Soothing/dp/B001SGLDCO
Best stuff ever.
As boring as it sounds, Barbasol is the way to go in my opinion. My boyfriend and I both use it to shave anything and everything we want and I love it! I think we have this kind but I remember it being cheaper when I bought it months ago (it lasts forever idek) but shop around because certain types are cheaper. Don't be afraid by the super manly/boring appearance, I really love it. I used to be a conditioner gal too but this changed my mind totally. Sometimes I don't even exfoliate first with a body wash & scrub and I'm still fine.
As for razors, I have no clue.
I achieved that sort of shave described with Pre de Provence soap (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0026DWB7Y/) this morning. I shaved with a Dorco PL602 DE with a very light touch. I had no issues "buffing" inbetween lathers. Perhaps it's your technique?
Thank you! I'll probably end up checking these out now 🙂 I got you covered for a good lather 💜
Oops! Well all mistakes I've made I've made on my own. This is the razor I ordered: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CP27F5I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Why is the soap not so good? I heard good reviews of it online which is why I ordered it, would you have a different recommendation?
(This is the one I got https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031OOHB0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
And for posterity's sake, here's the brush. https://smile.amazon.com/Fento-Badger-Shaving-Safety-Straight/dp/B01EUG393E/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=031MRQJWNV2VPPZHHNSF
Thanks for the advice as well! I really appreciate it.
Yeah, keep the soap/cream in its container to load the brush and then build the lather elsewhere as you confirmed. Soaps are generally more dense so you can swirl them around in their own container and get some lather without using too much product, but with creams you'll find that a little goes a long way.
I love lavender as well. I do like the Art of Shaving lavender but it's admittedly pricey for what you get. Taylor of Old Bond Street has a good lavender cream (and really purple) that's quite affordable. Mitchell's Wool Fat is a classic in the wet shaving community and also one of my favorites.
For a post-shave you can look at Thayer's brand witch hazels. They have a variety of unscented and scented astringents and toners, including lavender.
Have you tried any shaving powder (depilatories)? I just discovered them and it's been working well for me so far. I think a pro for this kind of method is that it's not supposed to cause ingrowns but I'm new to them so I'm still learning about it.
Here's what I use: Magic Shaving Powder
This is for you my friend:
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Conditioning-Shaving-Powder-Vitamin/dp/B0000532Q5
Actually you can get it at wal-mart for like next to nothing. You don't have to order it. It was formulated for black mens' beards, which tend to be very thick. It's a depilatory that will give you a nice clean shave (without a razor) and leave no razor bumps or ingrowns. Just don't leave it on too long- it's a bit caustic. I've found it works nicely.
Magic Shave Platinum
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Conditioning-Shaving-Powder-Vitamin/dp/B0000532Q5
It's made for black men, but I use it even though I am as white as snow.
It's the only way I can shave with out breaking out in to a splotchy red mess. And I have tried EVERYTHING else.
Buy magic shave powder (cream isn't that good). Best decision I made in regards to grooming. Works great on your asshole too. Shaving and trimming never got it that smooth before. Make sure to test on a few areas. Test was fine on my forearms, tried it on my back and my skin became ashy, moisturizer fixed it up easily so no real problem.
This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=pe_385040_127745480_TE_item?th=1
Been using it for a couple of years, never had any issues.
I'm a white man but I buy this stuff and it's designed for black men so Idk. Just be sure to follow the directions precisely with a timer because you don't want chemical burns or to accidentally melt your genitals off.
Shaving powder! I saw it in /r/skincareaddiction a few weeks back, and seeing that I always suffer from razor burns and ingrown hairs, and hair removal creams never worked, I decided to give it a go. You mix it with some water, apply to hairy skin, leave for 8 min and rub off with a damp towel, then rinse.
IT'S AMAZING. IT'S LIKE I NEVER HAD PUBES TO BEGIN WITH. It's really cheap too! And it works even better than the olive oil - witch hazel - deodorant stick method that I see here so often.
Some support groups are better than others. Some users in those support groups are better than others. I have had encountered a few useless Redditors, too.
Have you seen that Magic shaving powder? It's actually a depilatory, but it's not as irritating as Nair and Veet. You have to mix the powder formula with water, and it can be tricky to get the amounts just right. But it works. There is also a cream formula that may be worth a try.
I'll add to this, especially for the Afro-Americans out there.
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After all of the cordless electric shavers I've used over the years, my Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver gives me the smoothness shave I've ever had without using an actual razor. I finish off by edging up and trimming with a [Philips Norelco G370] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FED5DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F702AbWT46ATE) (it was <$100 and it's probably outdated by now) I've used it for ~4-7 years and dropped it a few times. It leaves the skin a bit rough, though, but I've rarely ever nicked myself with it (if at all).
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Read the instructions and follow proper maintenance (brush, clean, oil, etc.). Always.
And for the record, both of my shavers are easy to clean. The Remington requires more effort, especially once a month, but the Phillips only requires a quick brushing (I add Andis Clippers Clipper Oil). The "hardest" part is letting the Remington dry for so long before putting the head back on. Don't brush the clippers while it's on, btw. Seriously, you'll ruin the brush and end up needing to replace it.
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If the instructions say to let the battery die before its first charge, I do so. If it says to fully charge it for X hours before its first use, I do so. Now, people of Reddit had a particular conversation about battery life once. I never looked into the matter myself, but I started practicing it with all of my chargeable devices. After the initial required drain (if instructed), I always charge it after it hits 30-50%. I do my best to never let it drain completely to 0%. The idea is that the battery will actually degrade much quicker if it drains to 0% and will need to be replaced sooner. Feel free to call me a fool on this one, but please explain your reasoning.
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Razers & Magic Shave...
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This one requires a story or warning.
I wet shaved with my brother's razor when I was in high school because my cordless one (probably a Phillips) wouldn't work properly when I put it back together after taking the top apart for a full-ish cleaning for the first and last time (the school started reinforcing its facial hair policy).
Though it was my first time, and I shaved against the grain, I didn't cut myself or apply anything to my skin before or after. My face was so smooth that I kept touching it. Three days later, I start noticing bumps. By the fifth day, I had full on razor bumps everywhere I originally shaved. Bump Stopper II took a month or so to really any progress and around three months to really make an impact, but it left my skin dry and very flaky. Eventually, I moved to Skin Tight Razor Bump Ointment Extra Strength. It burned like hell in the beginning, but showed better progress. That and washing my face daily with soap and a towel of course.
Since I still had to shave, I just went over the bumps with a shaver and routinely wiped the blood away. Due to a barber's suggestion, I started using Bump Fighter Razors. He warned me that they were going to miss some hairs, but it worked well enough.
At some point, I was recommended (powder blue) Magic Shave because it would "eat those bumps up" (oh, boy). This stuff stinks, flakes all over the place, and can tear up your skin if you aren't careful. I tore a descent sized section of my skin off when I dragged a wet towel down my chin at the wrong angle once. I could see the skin sitting intact in the towel with the inner-end of my hairs barely sticking out of it. Was a really weird moment. That section of my face was pink and hairless for awhile before it healed over. Looked funny on my lovely complexion. For the record, I only used it every three or four days. Three is the minimum, IIRC.
If you're going to use Magic Shave, use a wet towel to wipe it off (prepare to rinse repeatedly), designate a magic shave cup that is to be used for nothing else, consider only wearing boxers, bring a broom and dust pan, and stay in one room or outside. Hell, turn the vent on, you stinky mutt. Overall, I do not recommend Magic Shave's original formula (powder blue). I cannot speak for its powder gold fragrant or creme light fresh scent version, though.
Now for razers...
I started using the cheap pack of (dark blue) Gillette dual-blade razers from Walmart in high school. They worked very well. Here are my instructions: Shave with the grain, rinse the blades after every stroke, thoroughly rinse the blades after you're done, wipe them carefully with a toilet paper to get extra crud off, and let air dry somewhere. Hell, thanks to another Reddit conversation, I kept a short round plastic container of isopropyl alcohol around in college to "shake" the razer in as a finishing touch of cleanliness. Supposedly, the alcohol evaporates after awhile, so I just let it air dry after that (read the 4/24/18 edit at the bottom). The blades lasted a pretty long time doing all of this before I need to pull out a new razor. That combined with how cheap they were...
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Razer Bumps / Ingrown Hairs...
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I found that daily shaving, Skin Tight creme, and actually washing or just wiping my face with a clean damp paper towel kept the bumps from fully returning. A trick I discovered to get rid of the ones that lingered was to grow my facial hair out. It looked awful for a month since the bumps returned as the hair grew (they might have been curling into the skin), but there's a point where the bumps start to recede into the skin and all you have is a full beard (minus some areas of the lower neck). Now just maintain it or shave it off. What you'll find is a smooth face with practically no bumps. You must keep the hairs from growing back, though (and maybe wash your face?). Mess that up, and the lingering bumps will return.
Oh, to hell with Bump Stopper II and don't bother with Skin Tight. My physician recommended Tend Skin Solution after I graduated college, and, let me tell you, it works better than both. I hear the ingredients aren't that bad for your health either.
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My Routine...
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I wash my hair (including facial) with Bubble & Bee's hard water shampoo (the price is worth it, especially since it lasts for a surprisingly long time), pour on and rub in their vinegar rinse ratio (a fourth of the bottle tops; it's optional when you purchase the shampoo), wash that out, apply Nature's Way Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to my facial and scalp hair while still damp/wet (I'm not 100% certain about using it on the scalp yet; used to use AVEDA Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil twice or thrice a week), brush my facial hair (soft bristles for the cheeks and neck; medium bristles for the beard and moustache) once in the morning, and apply Tend Skin Solution twice a day with cotton balls.
I should be using the foil shaver daily, but I don't always. Hence why I brush my cheeks and neck.
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In closing...
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If you're close to (or cool with) any Afro-American males, especially ones who've just started growing facial hair, consider having them read this so they can learn from my mistakes. Those razor bumps were rather unsightly.
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tl;dr: Use Tend Skin Solution for razor bumps, wash your face, follow instructions, foil shavers leave smoother skin, read the section on battery life, don't shave against the grain with a razor, and don't use magic shave or bump stopper II.
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EDIT (4/24/18):
About my shaving cleanup steps. I later realized that letting the isopropyl alcohol dry on the razer caused the blades to dull quicker, so I started rinsing them off and wiping them with toilet paper a second time as the final step.
You can get the Magic Shave stuff that's already mixed, for you. I've seen that it's actually a couple of dollars cheaper at Wal*mart and pharmacies, though.
This is the premixed cream, much easier to use. There you go. Just never leave it on too long. That's a bad day.
I know I've said it before on this sub, but I'll say it again: Magic Shave. It's a frigging miracle, and far better than any other depilatory I've tried. It works on the arms, legs, face, and even the crotch (although I'd be careful the first time). No more shaving, no more tweezing, just smooth as silk.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Razorless-Shave-Regular-Strength/dp/B000142TKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395540072&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=magic+shave
Any other cream is pointless. This stuff is gentle, doesnt burn and works very well.
Try Magic Shave Cream! That's what I use when I don't feel like using a razor. I find it a ton less burny than Nair, and I've used it on EVERYTHING below my neck without any issues.
Magic Razorless Cream Shave Regular Strength Light Fresh Scent 6oz Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000142TKO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_WM36wbX21C5S0
Doesn't have to be from Amazon. Your local grocery store or pharmacy should carry it in the men's shaving section.
Look up Magic Shave!
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Razorless-Cream-Regular-Strength/dp/B000142TKO?th=1
This shit works wonders.
You can try a razorless shaving cream (e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Razorless-Cream-Regular-Strength/dp/B000142TKO). This works for me and I don't have to worry about razors near my genitals lol
If you want it all off, use - Magic Hair Remover - half the hassle of shaving, and excellent results !
I've been using this for over a year now. It's ~$4 at Wal Mart. Never had an ingrown hair from it.
This. For all your undercarriage needs. Nothing easier or cheaper. Apply, leave on for about 8 min and rinse off. Repeat roughly monthly. I never had the courage to wax or shave the back door. Found this in a reddit thread and it saved my bald behind.
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Razorless-Cream-Regular-Strength/dp/B000142TKO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504658826&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=black+magic+shaving+cream
I wax my face (menopause does really disconcerting things as far as stray hairs goes), and usually use some Veet strips. They're easy, inexpensive,and actually have somewhat of a correspondence between waxing strips/aftercare products. I kind of laugh if I get a 'product' with 24 waxing strips, and 4 soothing wipes.
I've never been a fan of waxing legs or bikini etc., because you have to let it grow out before you can do it again. Great if you want to be 'hair free' two weeks out of six, but I find the stubble annoying in the meantime. I usually use Magic as a cream depilatory, and top up with razors.
Does this give the same results? Couldn't finds anyone that ships the one in your link to my country.
Just ordered Magic Shave. My ex used to use it for his beard. It is specifically designed for black men's faces to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Starting with the regular version that stays on for 10 min and supposed to last approx 2 weeks. The stronger version only needs to stay on for 4 min. There is no scraping or scrubbing, just wipe off with a warm cloth. I learned about it from a guy that uses it for his anus, he said it doesn't burn at all. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000142TKO?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
then legitimately, just snag a safety razor, 20 dollar steel one, and a 10 dollar 100 blade pack.
bam, you've got shaving supplies for a year.
Get soap later if you care, it's just another way to save money. A thing of soap lasts years. You just lather it up with a brush.
All you need is one of these: Merkur HD Slant Safety Razor 37C and a box of these: 100 Feather Razor Blades NEW Hi-stainless Double Edge and you are set for a long time.
I shave two or three times a year, whether I need to or not (got to stay employed!), so I will most likely die before I make it through all my razors, but even if I shaved daily (the horrors!) I would still go this route. A dollar shave is an expensive shave!
Add a shaving brush, a mug, some soap, and a stand. If you know a better way to shave, that doesn't involve Peter Dinklage standing on the counter and doing it for you, then I want to hear about it.
Edited to add: A shave should be a pleasure. If you are not enjoying it, then you are doing it wrong.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398271247&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=shave+soap is what I decided to try.
I think he's just talking about loading soap onto the brush then making a lather on directly your face.
Edit: I have a hard soap and that takes fair bit longer to load onto the brush than my tub of TOBS shaving cream.
You can save some money on that TOBS and put it toward something else.
Agreed! But I'm partial to BlueBird blades... a little sharper and last a little longer than Shark (which are also good) but they won't shave your face off like you can with Feather blades... and a little cheaper too!
My razor is a Parker 91R Super Heavyweight (I like it)... and it's inexpensive.
And then for my shave cream I use Taylor of Old Bond Street... a little goes a very long way. The stuff is great.
A good badger shave brush and a shave mug.... maybe some pre-shave oil if you really want to take your time. And you got yourself a shave that is far closer and more comfortable than an expensive as hell cheaply-made multi-bladed razor...
Sure upfront costs are slightly higher, but in the long run you save tons of money... plus you get a better shave. What's not to love?
>cornerstone low foaming gel
I could not find an ingredient list on their website, so I cant be sure how good the product is.
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If you are in the UK, truly excellent shaving products are available to you locally.
Here is a list of worldwide vendors, including the UK.
https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/wiki/stores_vendors
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For example here is a set of an Omega boar brush & Arko soap on Amazon UK. The scent of the Arko isn't anything to write home about, but it is truly an excellent performer.
Palmolive shaving stick is available in most malls for less than £1 & is an excellent product.
If you want to go slightly more upmarket, see here & here.
YAY I FINALLY HAVE A GOOD ONE TO ANSWER. I used to have problems with acne and irritation after shaving, the solution is to switch to a straight razor. Now I have no irritation whatsoever due to the incredible smoothness of the shave, plus it’s much more precise, leaves my face smoother than a... really smooth object, and is much faster and easier than normal shaving. It wasn’t even expensive either. I bought this razor for my first , only 13 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Samurai-Stainless-Professional-Straight/dp/B00O9NCCBO/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36WZ2FL4ZG2CC&amp;keywords=classic+samurai+cs-102&amp;qid=1557290280&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=Classic+sa%2Caps%2C176&amp;sr=8-2
To go with that I bought this brush: https://www.amazon.com/Escali-100-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B003WR3QSG/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?crid=287WXPKDWWK2R&amp;keywords=escali+shaving+brush&amp;qid=1557290439&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=Escalig+shaving+brush%2Caps%2C185&amp;sr=8-3-fkmrnull
And this shaving soap: https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=RPF87ZEXZ4M3&amp;keywords=taylor+of+old+bond+street&amp;qid=1557290478&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=Tailor+of+%2Caps%2C166&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AMAE8K0LRQPCN
Then I just watched a tutorial and was VERY careful on my first few attempts. Now that I’ve had practice I can do a full shave in about 3 minutes. Crucially, this solved my issues with irritation and pimples, so go for it OP, you cannot possibly regret it.
You can make your own shave oil pretty easy. I take Vitamin E caps and empty them out into a bottle of olive oil. Some people cut their olive oil with castor oil to varying proportions. Tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil are two popular choices too.
I've been using Taylor of Old Bond Street sandal wood shaving cream for the last few months. There's a lot of it, and I only need to brush a little bit on for a full shave, so it will last me. The container is its own shaving bowl, and it's premade mix so you can pop the lid off and go for it. It smells nice.
For after shave, I do a half and half mix of witch hazel and aloe vera gel. If he has oily skin, do 3/4ths witch hazel to a 1/4th aloe vera gel. You can let aromatics steep in the witch hazel if you'd like to add a scent to it. Pick something good though, because it will last a long time.
Yeah you really don't have to press at all. I usually don't have to do much to my face. Wet it with some warm water. Then I wet my brush with warm water, then apply some shave butter to the brush. While doing this I keep my razor under hot water. You can get some pretty good shaves not going against the grain, so don't think you have to. Take your time. You will cut yourself many times. The neck is the easiest part, you just can't apply any pressure and have to take it easy. The hardest part is the chin/jaw line. Oh, and for gods sake don't use normal shaving cream. It's some of the worst stuff you can use. I just bought this about three weeks ago and is easily the best I've used so far. It has such a manly smell too.
I've been with a straight razor for two years.
This is what I use. http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450464981&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=shaving+cream
I don't think it will last more than 6 cans. I already used half of it and it's only been 2 months. I usually get 6 weeks out of a single can.
Brush, soap, and blades. Greyser gives you some good ones. Some other soaps/creams to look at:
>Tired Old Ass Splash
I'm afraid to know what it smells like.
So I ordered all the stuff you recommended, except for these different things:
Cream
Razor
Bowl
Again, thank you so much for your help in ordering these
You may like Taylor of Old Bond St. I have the Lavender scent and it's great.
Wow, that's one loaded response :)
What do you think of this soap? I haven't checked the ingredients, it's highest rated soap on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422463907&amp;sr=1-1
I feel somewhat wasteful as I just bought a can of barbasol, but it was $1.50 so no big deal. Do you have any experience with this brand, I'm a sucker for sandalwood and the reviews are mostly very positive. And I've already got a brush, I was doing a traditional wet shave for several years until about a week ago.
Thanks for all the advice.
I made the switch about 2 months ago to a safety razor, brush, and nice shaving cream. I love it. It takes a while to get used to, but I watched mantic59's videos before starting and they helped a lot. I used to use those crappy multibladed razors, then tried an electric razor, but safety razor is by far the best.
I use Taylor of Old Bond and it's great. If you do go this route, make sure you also grab a nice alcohol free aftershave, I use some Proraso aftershave.
These are some options I've been looking at if I were to build my own set:
Razor
Brush
Soap
What do you think?
Razor: GD 800 6/8 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7RM6MU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Brush: escali shaving brush http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WR3QSG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Shaving cream:Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW2ZW/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Pre-Shave Oil: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I2XL38/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Strop: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0070OJL40/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Big Daddy Strop : $40
Shave Bazaar Straight
or message /u/RVMaster or /u/RocTraitor: $45
Omega Brush: $10
Shave soap: $2 to $40+
Styptic Pencil: $2
Alum Block: $6.00
Mineral oil at the pharmacy aisle: $2
Total price for the basic set up: $100 or so
Castle forbes lime.
I guess I shouldn't have said knockoff considering more people are getting into the all natural products with essential oils and lime isn't a new scent for shave creams. I personally haven't tried it but from reviews it sounded very similar to your crushed lime product.
Edit: As a recent graduate student and currently being unemployed I probably won't be trying either anytime soon but for what it's worth I think your product looks better and your website design is pretty sweet. Also, I really dig the play on Occam's razor for your company name. Perfect for an all-natural brand.
For sure.
This is the shaving goo that they make.
I can't recommend any "kits" or other products that they sell however. I had a relative go nuts and buy all the stuff several years ago for Christmas, very thoughtful gift though.
I shave about every other day. If my work becomes highly technical, I shave (head & face) more due to my generally increased precision at that time (if that makes sense). If things are chill I might even go two days without shaving.
I shave for 10 minutes every other day when its pretty close, and 15 minutes when its getting longer. That stuff is cool because you don't have to reapply usually like a cream / gel.
I started going bald in my late 20s and shaved it before it really got too bad. I've been shaving now for about 15 years and if I didn't shave I'd pretty much just have hair on the sides and back. Here is my routine which takes less about 3 minutes tops per day:
I also added a fogless mirror in the shower and started shaving my head in there recently; which I like so far.
This stuff is good
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tend-Skin-Ingrown-Hair-Solution/dp/B001ECQ7G4
Also if your getting ingrown hairs from shaving with a razor try using a cream like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Smooth-Razorless-Hair-Removing-Cream/dp/B000TG63XS/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=drugstore&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1472742792&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=soft+sheen+carson
When I was pregnant and couldn't see or feel my biznass well enough to feel comfortable shaving I used Magic Cream It works well. As long as you don't leave it on too long.
HOWEVER! I recommend waxing. SO much easier! no muss no fuss. It doesn't hurt nearly as bad as you think it will, truly the anticipation is the worst of it. I started off going to a shop to get Brazilians every 4-6 weeks, then I bought my own kit from Sally's beauty supply. Best investment ever.
Good luck!
Dude don't shave using a razor down there! It gets super uncomfortable hurts like hell when the hair grows back. Either trim it down with a trimmer or use this http://www.amazon.ca/Sheen-Carson-Magic-Razorless-Smooth/dp/B000TG63XS
Just rub that on, wait a few minutes and it'll all fall down. When the hairs grow back they're not prickly since the hairs have been removed from the root.
Edit: words
https://www.amazon.com/SoftSheen-Carson-Magic-Razorless-Cream-Shave/dp/B000TG63XS/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521707357&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=magic%2Brazorless%2Bcream%2Bshave&amp;th=1 I tried magic razorless cream shave. do google around first. it didn't burn off my balls.
Looking to trade my Speik Shave Cream (over 90% remaining) for your Black Cherry, Lemony Orange and Orange Chill. The Speik has been transferred to a small wide-mouth leak proof container for easier loading.
Well I chose a cream because I read that the soaps take longer to lather/prepare, and I really don't want to spend several minutes prepping soap/cream. I would want it to take at most 2 minutes, like regular shaving does.
I actually switched the Proraso cream for one that another user here recommended, Speick Shave Cream.
Is this the brush you recommended?
Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide și Palmolive For Men Classic Palm Extract Shave Cream.
Pe față e cam nașpa, cred că o să trec pe aparat clasic, ca /u/HolyGigi, dar la coaie sunt foarte mulțumit de sistemul de mai sus. Sincer să fiu, cred că ar fi greu să mă rad în cur cu un aparat clasic, dar cu Gillette e foarte simplu. Recomand.
Not OP
Palmolive For Men Classic Palm Extract Shave Cream 100ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Y1ELM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g50aAbYR9H27Q
Edit: (please forgive me)
Palmolive for Men Shaving Cream Refreshing Lemon 70g (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZVK8CC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L60aAbJ0SSBAS
Ohhh sorry I missed your point about price.
Shave cream and brush for $10-15 will be tough... but you can do it for about $20.
Couple cream options ($10 or less):
Palmolive For Men Classic Palm Extract Shave Cream 100ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Y1ELM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6sBwCb19FTMJ9
Old Spice Shave Cream - 70 g (Original) - Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/000004458X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CvBwCbQZ9ART0
C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream with Eucalyptus Oil 147g/5.2oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O7UI18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DwBwCbW9Q5RHD
Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hxBwCbMNJSWK1
And this is a perfectly good starter brush for $10:
The Body Shop Men's Wooden Shaving Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PDDEVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CyBwCb3YSDEH8
>Kokeilin ennen joulua ensimmäisen kerran Arko-saippuatikkua ja on muuten hyvää tavaraa. Vaahtoaa todella helposti, toimii hyvin ja on erittäin halpaa.
Toinen hyvä on sitten vaikkapa Palmoliven vastaava. Saksalaisista kaupoista sitä saa 80 sentillä tikku. Saa sitä kyllä netistäkin. Pidän myös kreemistänsä, joka on ihan yhtä halpaa ja riittoisaa. Sen kanssa kannattaa vain sitten huomata laittaa riittävästi vettä sutiin, ettei vaahto ole liian kuivaa ja tuki höylää.
Arkon tuotteita saa muuten Viipurista erinomaisen hyvin.
Amazon
I use a very cheap barbasol cream and I use some cheap aftershave. If this was the problem how would I go about fixing it?
I don't mind Cella, not at all. It's a typical Italian "croap" with a consistency in between soft cream and hard soap, Vitos red is another example of that type. Cella is the almond version of what I assume Proraso was in it's past, as I don't believe that all of its current ingredients were part of the post war formulation.
I use a wide variety of soaps, from humble but good cheapies like Palmolive sticks to more luxurious stuff.
While Palmolive isn't as cheap as in Europe when imported to the US, one very good and astonishingly affordable traditional French soap is Pre de Provence.
Thank you very much for your detailed reply!
Thanks for the sterilization tip, I was a little concerned about sanitizing them but that seems like an easy way to do it.
I was thinking of the Super Speed because I heard that they're less aggressive for beginners, which I would like because my face gets irritated easily. Is that true or was I just reading a biased review?
Great idea on letting it grow out to find the grain! I always get irritation on the sides of my neck so I bet they're the swirls you're talking about!
I have a cheapo boars brush that I'm using with cheapo soap and my Mach 3, but I'm planning to get some Pre de Provence soap and some Astra blades. Does that sound like a good plan?
I just looked at your link for the Nancyboy. Is it a lather or just kinda a cream? It looks kinda interesting!
Thanks again!
Pre de Provence Shave Soap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026DWB7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vLbZAbD3MYTQT
Enjoy
Try Pre de Provence. It's a hard soap and I have had a tin for about 3 years. Mind you, I don't use it every day.
Not really artisanal soap, but this and this are excellent values. Those are 5.25 ounce pucks of hard milled soap that will last incredibly long even with daily use. I can’t compare these to Proraso since I have never tried it. These soaps though will no doubt last way longer than a tub of Proasomthough. I have both of these pucks and enjoy them both very much. They represent what I consider to be one of the best values available. Every once in a while you can catch the original scent for under $10 on Amazon.
I went with the Pre de Provence Shave Soap because a lot of people mentioned that Arko doesn't smell very good and that PdP is better than Proraso. See how it's like when I actually get the soap and do my first shave.
Which is fine, even on Amazon you can get some great soaps.
WSP, MWF, and PdP for starters. Unfortunately there's also a lot of crap available to buy, so check for reviews before buying anything.
Questa l'hai mai provata? https://www.amazon.it/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Collection/dp/B0031OOHB0?th=1 A me attira alla lavanda...
Easy one for me. I'd skip the Proraso White and spend a few extra bucks on a Chosera 1k.
Proraso White made my skin tingle, despite being marketed as a "sensitive skin" soap.
Aside from that, I've been wanting to try an Omega Hi-brush for a while. Price seems kinda high, but I've been pleasantly surprised by the synthetic brushes I've tried so far.
Also, you mentioned you don't need any more soap, but TOBS Lavender. There are better Lavender soaps out there, but for the price TOBS is in my top three. I'm a big fan of Lavender in general, and I love how insanely heavy TOBS goes on the fragrance.
Lastly, CeraVe in the tub. The folks over at /r/SkinCareAddiction turned me onto this stuff. You use it after shaving, like a balm. Seriously, man. Seriously. This stuff is the shit. If you've never tried it, treat yo'self.
Also, Merry Christmas!
Depends on the type, but I can get two tubs of TOBS Lavendar two day shipped(Amazon Prime) from regular Amazon for $24.50 all the time.
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If you've never done it, try a pre-shave treatment as well. I'm particularly fond of Proraso white.
My ritual is when I get out of the shower, first thing I do is apply the pre-shave. I let that do its thing while I build some lather with whatever shave soap I'm using that day (I prefer the dry technique as elaborated here). Then I apply the shave soap and scrape away.
http://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Care-Straight-Barber-Razor/dp/B00N5HD340/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415933885&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=shavette
I love this stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Irritation-Pre-shaving-Cream-Oatmeal/dp/B003VS5O3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415933935&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=prorazo+preshave
With soap:
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-New-Shaving-Soap-Sandalwood/dp/B00FF77IQC/ref=sr_1_6?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415933962&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=proraso
This is your 30 mark, but you need some form of post shave:
... $10 for 2
http://www.amazon.com/Alum-Block-Osma-Pack-Value/dp/B004QVCIKE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415934080&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=alum+block
I use a pre shave cream...it is in my opinion less messy and for me, it works better. http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Irritation-Pre-Shave-Oatmeal-Ounces/dp/B003VS5O3Q My technique: I wash my face with warm water and regular hand soap. Then (on my wet face) I apply an almond size amount of pre shave cream. Then I take a nice warm shower. After a shower, I apply shave cream (Arko) over the pre shave and then I shave. I have a pretty rough beard and very sensisitve skin, especially on my neck. The pre shave has helped me a lot in minimising iritation :)
Hey. We're glad to have you. Definitely a worthwhile endeavor. Anything that says sensitive skin on it will (that is of quality) should be good. I'd start here:
proraso
or here:
TOBS sensitive
As far as the DE razor, I've been shaving for over half a year with one DE and absolutely love it- the Edwin Jagger DE86. here
I'm not saying it's the best. It's just the only razor I have experience with. But I am very pleased with it. It helped me find a blade I like and I feel like a DE pro now. But there are others that are good as well. See sidebar for more information.
And of course- the proper legal disclaimer: YMMV.
I have sensitive skin and what I have tried that has been great was Taylor's of Old Bond Street, Sensitive Skin soap and after using this you could use Thayer's witch hazel as an after shave. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sensitive/dp/B003VZPTAC
Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street lathers really easily and well in a dish. Start out with nearly no water and titrate some in a few drops at a time.
It's expensive, but worth it. You also only need to use about a quarter to half a teaspoon of the cream per shave, so the tub goes really quite far.
I've actually ended up mixing it with other soaps that I enjoy, but don't lather well in my hands. The results have been good.
Linky: http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sensitive/dp/B003VZPTAC
These are a few I have tried/liked:
Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VZPTAC/
Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837ZOI0/
Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl, Sensitive Skin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JHEY14/
The others are fairly new so I have not tried them much.
What I would recommend is when you get out of the shower prep your face with Proraso preshave cream let that set for a couple of minutes while you prep your lather, then moisten your face with some warm water and use TOBS and a brush. Shave then rinse cold water and reapply a little more Proraso let sit a few minutes then rinse cold water again. I have switched back and forth between DE and cartridge trying to fix my ingrown hairs, but shaving prep has made the biggest difference for me.
As Kinganti points out, samples are a great way to find new soaps you like for very cheap.
And as for my two cents, I am loving TOBS avocado though you really can't go wrong with any TOBS.
I also like to have a tube of Proraso on hand for the mornings I really need a "wake up" or for hot summer days.. speaking of, I've been going through a lot of Proraso in the past few weeks...
Grazie per la risposta! Ho messo nel carrello il merkur e un pacco da 100 lamette, hai qualche consiglio per qualche riguarda il pennello? Come schiuma ho scelto https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0082BYLS6/?coliid=I5Z0M8FOC92ST&amp;colid=3MBN9PBQS1QY5&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it , dici che va bene?
This is what I bought to start out. It is a bit of an upfront investment, but I appreciate shaving way more now (and I don't think it takes longer by much like people say).
DE Safety Razor
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410294107&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=merkur+long+handle
http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-2801-h-Mens-Shaving-Brush/dp/B000G647Y8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410294228&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=badger+brush
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410294249&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=proraso
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Pre-shave-Cream-Refresh-Ounce/dp/B0082BYLS6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410294249&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=proraso
http://www.amazon.com/Double-Safety-Razor-Blade-Variety/dp/B0038KA5RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410294301&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=double+edge+blades+variety
Now I took the plunge head first but you might want to get a smaller number of blades until you know its for you. I recommend an assortment though as the type of blade make a difference, and there's no way to find out what you like but to try it (for 2 weeks at least).
Read up on /r/wicked_edge for tips, or just the amazon reviews have a lot of tips. It does take some skill/concentration but I'm a clumsy idiot and I figured it out after a week or two.
I know this is a few days old, but I just set mine on top of my proraso pre-shave cream tub. The lid is plastic, with no paper label adhered to the top, so I figured it's a good neutral surface to place the thing on, and it's kinda shaped so it won't really hold water (as opposed to sitting it on the bare counter, etc).
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Pre-Shave-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B0082BYLS6
il balsamo potrebbe essere la prossima prova. La crema che ho preso mi durerà un po. Mi è sembrata di capire che non bisogna usarne tanta.
L'ho comprata da esselunga che è in offerta in questi giorni. Altrimenti su amazon( questa è quella che ho comprato)
Aftershave is a sort of an umbrella term that encompasses balms, slashes, creams, and ointments. Personally I feel alum and witch hazel are a big help, and are a step before aftershave. I think a general rule of thumb for aftershaves is: alcohol dries out your face, but helps to close up pores. Balms, creams and ointments moisturize and could be medicated. Get a sample of the proraso pre/post cream from gary's sample shop and try it out for yourself, it feels great, and your skin will love you for it. Many alternatives are available.
Some may disagree, but I always use this preshave.
I use proraso pre-shave cream. It has it's ups and downs. I'll list them for you:
Pros:
Cons:
I am making the switch too. After reading a lot on here and talking with a buddy who uses a DE this is what I ordered (should be arriving today). Total cost was around $125. If anyone knows anything I should add let me know. (Edit formatting)
Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack
Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Taylor of Old Bond Street St. James Shaving Cream
Nick Relief Styptic Pencil
Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand
Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush
Proraso Pre-shave Cream
From what I've seen while looking around here, Omega is made by Proraso which is good, Merkur razors are generally good, and as far as blades go get a sample pack (EDIT: or HERE). I have watched /u/betelgeux's guide on face mapping and what not to do with Irish Spring. I watched a Lathering tutorial by /u/cadinsor.
What I am not sure on is I don't have Alum nor a non-alcoholic aftershave, and some pre-shave stuff such as a good face wash. I have ordered from Amazon:
What are some good recommendations for face wash? As well as a decent aftershave, or is the Alum enough?
EDIT: Brush info and blades link.
On this topic, I have a 'hard' beard. My current set up is the Merkur 39C slant (with the sample blade they include) + shave brush + either a TOBS cream, New York Shaving Cream (came with my Christmas present from the wife - the Bespoke Post box), and a vegan shaving soap I got as my reddit secret santa gift.
The Merkur is by far the most aggressive razor I've used so far, and as a result, seems to be giving the best shave. However, even it fails to get everything on my face! My shaves are pretty good, and better than with cartridges, but you can still clearly see teeny tiny hair tips on my face.
My lathering is pretty damn good, most of the time, and I do two passes. I usually wash my face pre-shave with Dr. Bronner's liquid soap + a drop of either jojoba or cocoa oil. I feel like it doesn't help much, though, which is why I've ordered Proraso's Pre shave cream off of Amazon. I'm getting it tomorrow, but I'm curious. . . Is it worth it? Does it do anything? Should I try one of the soaps you've listed above instead?
FWIW, I have no razor burn at all with my shaves. I rub all over with the alum block, and it doesn't sting at all (except with the Merkur, mostly because I'm still learning how to wield it properly).
Hey sorry for the super late reply. But here is the Proraso that I think is the same
Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NpBIAb96261YR
Something like this. Check the ingredients compared to the drug store brands and it’s night and day. Its not a foam though. You have to lather it by rubbing it on by hand or the traditional method with a shaving brush. It’s not as convenient, but the trade off is thats it’s much less irritating.
Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz
If you haven't looked into it, I would highly recommend shaving soaps. I can personally vouch for [Proraso Sensitive Skin] (https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Bowl-Sensitive/dp/B001JHEY14). It also comes [in a tube] (https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837ZOI0) for those who don't want to bother with shaving brushes, but I don't think
that would last as long. Obligatory plug for /r/wicked_edge and /r/ladyshavers.
> they all perform better or worse in soft or hard water so simply reading that a soap/cream i
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Cream-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837ZOI0
It says shaving cream here
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You are a great person, and I wish you all of the best things in life.
But seriously how cool is [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=ZVFNWVOU83Z&amp;coliid=I178CEPOI0J2IE)
You might consider switching to a safety razor. Cartridge razors don't work well with very thick hair.
Here is a pretty good place to start. Razor, brush, scuttle, cream
I personally use Feather blades, but you might consider a variety pack because blade preferences vary person to person.
It costs a bit of money up front, but your blades will only cost 25-35 cents afterwards, so if you are used to using a Mach 3, it will pay for itself in a couple years and will save you hundreds or thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
You also want to get some actual shaving cream, a brush, and a mug to mix it in. There are a multitude of brushes. I have a mid-grade badger brush. Maybe 20 bucks. This tube of proraso is pretty good, and lasted me about one year. I shave every other to every third day. You can use any old mug, but I prefer the ones that are wider at the top than the bottom. You can find a shave mug for $10.
As with everything, you can find much more expensive items.
With shaving cream, you can also use the soap pucks, though I don't really care for them. I really like this shaving cream though, as I have dry skin and it doesn't dry out my skin like the canned stuff does. A decent aftershave is also nice, and you can find them cheap and they go a long way. A block of alum is cheap and helps with big nicks, but I would personally skip it.
I spent about $150 total on my startup. If you're an every day shaver, you may break even in about a year. For me, I won't break even for a year and a half to two years. But seriously, you would already have the expensive stuff. The consumables are really damn cheap.
> I don't want to have a drawer full of brushes, soaps, powders, etc. I like my dollar store shave cream just fine.
I have 1 brush, 2 soaps, my DE, and blades. I'm not a shaving enthusiast. Do you think you may just like your dollar store cream simply because you haven't tried an actual shaving soap or cream? I'd even suggest something as basic as Proraso to notice a difference in quality.
> I shave in the shower without a mirror. I can do it with my eyes closed without fear of cuts.
> I shave my head, and I don't have the dexterity to do that with a DE razor.
Fair enough.
> Shaving takes me 2 minutes total with a cartridge.
Takes me around 5 with a cream or Arko. Initially? Maybe 30 minutes because I was afraid of the razor. If you shave with a soap and have to build lather, it'll take longer than 5.
> Dorco cartridges are superior to Gilletes, they cost $1 each, and each one lasts me a month (I store it in mineral oil and strop it before use)
The problem here is people overusing carts. Stropping implies cleaning up the edges of your blades, but you're only cleaning up one side by "stropping" carts. It's not cleaning up the jagged mess on the other side. I could use a brand new blade every single day for the entire month and still only pay $1.55 (however blades usually last 4-6 shaves).
Carts have some convenience/speed factor, but they are such terrible quality and do not give a better shave than a DE.
How I shave is detailed below. The most important thing to do is a pre-shave scrub and to 'treat' the skin by putting unscented anti-persperant on the shaved skin, and also not to wear tight clothing for some hours after shaving, although loose cotton underwear should be OK.
Safety razor, good razor blades, soothing shaving cream, shaving brush. See below.
Have a shower. Scrub your crotch with a lemon-sugar scrub to remove all the dead skin and oil.
While you're still in the shower, put a dab of shaving cream on your wet shaving brush and work up a good lather on your crotch. Shave with the grain. Learn to use your razor on your legs before you take it near your clit. This isn't a venus, if you make the wrong movement with this razor you can slice your most sensitive of sensitives wide open.
Watch some tutorial videos. Safety razor shaving isn't difficult and men manage to shave their faces every day using them without incident. Go slow and take your time to learn the techniques.
I've linked some good starting products below. Your mileage may vary.
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374443612&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=merkur+safety+razor
http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platimum-Double-Blades/dp/B0022R947O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374443626&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=feather+razor+blades
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374443646&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=proraso
http://www.amazon.com/Escali-100%25-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B003WR3QSG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374443659&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=shaving+brush
I use Prorasa shaving cream with a safety razor. It about $9 per tube, but lasts a long time since you don't use very much when you shave. Much cheaper than most shaving cream or gel you buy in the store.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00837ZOI0
Merkur 23c
H.I.S. Brush
Proraso
Blade Sampler
Book
$96.97
Styptic pencil for $1 from grocery store shaving area and bowl from the kitchen. gtg
My favorite shaving cream. Because it's gotten hard to find, and I haven't had it in a couple of years and I miss it.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
I started out with Art of Shaving stuff as well. Quickly realized that they're a rip off price wise, even if the guys in there seem to know their stuff. I use Amazon for most of my supplies. As for your request a lot of people seem to like what Dubaya mentioned, in addition to Proraso
Edit: Formatting.
this stuff https://www.amazon.com/SoftSheen-Carson-Magic-Razorless-Cream-Shave/dp/B00C5RI0P8?th=1
Is this one the right one? Some reviews mentioned chemical burns and now the boys are scared.
Magic Shave Cream - I believe. They sell it in Walmart, wegmans, amazon, etc...fairly inexpensive as well, about 3-5 dollars, but I find one container only lasts one to two applications.
As I said before, I use it on everything waist down and haven't had any problems, but do a test patch just to be sure. I have coarse hair so sometimes I do end up shaving my legs for extra smoothness, but this will work great for butt(hole), the area between the scrotum and butt, and the scrotum itself. It can also be used on the face (that's originally what it was created for), but I don't really grow facial hair so I've never tried it on my face.
Another good thing about this is it doesn't have that burning sensation like nair, even if you leave it on a minute or two longer than suggested (at least not for me)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C5RI0P8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499233659&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=magic+shave+cream
It also comes in different strengths.
Let me know how it goes!
If the product smells awful (which I'm betting it's the same stuff) that would be Magic Shave Powder.
Here, try this instead: Razorless Shaving for Men by SoftSheen-Carson Magic Extra Strength Shaving Powder, For Coarse Textured Beards, Formulated for Black Men, Depilatory, Helps Stop Razor Bumps, Since 1901, 5 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CREUEV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lm4SDb0Q35MJT
I'm a big fan of Proraso products myself. They are easy to lather, smell great, and last a long time. I've had my most recent tube for over 6 months. They do make a soap for sensitive skin here. It's also available in a tube if you prefer that. You might could try Sephora in the mall as well. Supposedly they sell some decent shave soaps but I've never checked myself. Hopefully that helps you out! :)
La mia esperienza personale con il rasoio di sicurezza non è fantastica. Premetto che lo uso più per la testa che per la barba.
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Uso:
- Rasoio Mercur Progress 510
- Crema da Barba da montare Taylor of Old Bond - Jeremy Street
- Scodella per montare da fighetto
- Lamette Astra Platinum 100pz
- Pennello in setole di tasso.
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Mi bagno la testa e il volto con un panno caldo prima di ogni rasatura. Prima volta: tutto ok. Avevo sentito parlare della facilità di tagliarsi, ma a parte un po' di irritazione, è andato tutto liscio e mi sono sentito un pro. Seconda / Terza / Quarta / Quinta volta: milioni di tagli (5 o sei per rasatura).
A parte i tagli, ho notato che la rasatura col rasoio di sicurezza non va in profondità come quella col rasoio classico multilama. Quando dicono:"Per una rasatura profonda", hanno purtroppo ragione (li mortacci loro quanto costano i ricambi).
Se mi raso la testa e il volto con il Gillette, non mi irrito e sono liscio come un ginocchio, col rasoio di sicurezza invece mi restano sempre dei piccoli puntini dei bulbi e mi irrito parecchio rispetto alla norma.
Alla fine mi spiace terribilmente dirlo, ma stufo di tagliarmi, ma soprattutto di non avere una rasatura profonda (per i tagli è una questione di mano), sono andato a comprarmi quattro pacchi di lamette Gillette e penso che il rasoio di sicurezza lo userò quando mi finiscono e ho dimenticato di ricomprarle. :(
Does your bathroom have adequate lighting for shaving? Can you see what your are doing? Do you drink water? Would you say you are hydrated?
If so, get these supplies from whichever supplier you prefer. You don't need to get them from Amazon, they just tend to have the most product information. You also don't need them all at once, money doesn't grow on trees, but the list below probably costs less than 3 months of Mach 3 blades and it will last you a year or more. You need the first 3 links first. The others are helpful, but you will be able to asses your needs as you go.
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G
http://www.amazon.com/Personna-Double-Razor-Blades-Count/dp/B0077LAJT2/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=08JRYPA1QWJZSDZ4XGS7
http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412213585&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=shave+cream
http://www.amazon.com/SimplyBeautiful-Deluxe-Razor-Brush-Chrome/dp/B00BFCV5JM/ref=pd_sim_hpc_9?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=08JRYPA1QWJZSDZ4XGS7
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety-Razor-Bristle-Shaving/dp/B002RJC1HC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412213550&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=badger+brush
About $6.22 USD (I'm Canadian), free shipping on orders over $35 (probably $25 USD) that include other free shipping eligible items (doesn't matter what it is). Works well, same amount, probably smells better, not sure about ingredient differences in terms of if one's healthier. If I'm gonna ask for free stuff like shaving cream, I'd be doing the people helping me a favor by at least doing my research. Looking for deals, not luxury items that cost several times (4x in this case?) more than it could if one was willing to use alternatives. Spend smart.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00837ZOI0
I have yet to try this, but I hear Proraso White is a good one. At only $10 it seems like a pretty good deal too.
Magic Shave 127 g Skin Conditioning Shaving Powder https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0000532Q5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NWQoDb0RM8QTF
This might be better for you and may even be easier and longer lasting
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As a black man that suffers from this issue you folks have no idea how bad this can get.
If anyone out there is suffering from razor bumps and can't grow a beard, you have options.
Magic Shave is probably the best shave you can get without irritating your skin. It's expensive, but it works.
Barring that an electric razor designed for sensitive skin works too.
In general a blade should never touch your face.
If you get a case of the bumps and it's bad, you can't wait it out. It probably wont go away on its own.
You need to contact a dermatologist and get some antibiotics because you're dealing with an infection at that point.
At that point just don't touch your face, take the anti-biotics, suffer with a patchy beard for a little bit until your face clears up then use magic shave or an electric razor.
Riippuu toki höylästä. Kolmella neljällä kympillä saa kyllä jo semmoisen setin (höylä, terät, suti, mömmöt) millä tekee parturiliikkeen tyylisen "luksusajelun" kotioloissa joka päivä vuoden ajan.
EDIT. Todiste alaäänestäjille:
Yhteensä 39,02 e. Jos halvemmalla haluaa päästä niin Prorasot voi jättää pois ja ottaa pari putelia lisää Palmolivea tai jotain muuta voidetta tai saippuaa. Kaupan perus pursotustavaraakin voi käyttää mutta sitten ajo ei olekkaan enää ihan parturiliikkeen tasoa.
Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor (MK 23C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_O90CzbSJ0E07Y .
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Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl, Sensitive Skin, 5.2 oz (150 ml) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JHEY14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y-0CzbYSCM0MT .
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Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin, 5.3-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VZPTAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bb1CzbP65TJRP .
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100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades Personal Healthcare / Health Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPTR0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7b1CzbPDNCYAR .
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Perfecto 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush-Black Handle- Engineered for the Best Shave of Your Life. For, Safety Razor, Double Edge Razor, Staight Razor or Shaving Razor, Its the Best Badger Brush. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VF1NI5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zd1CzbRXDRTVE .
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Crown King Victorian/Western Style 12 oz Shaving Scuttle - Durable Porcelain - Hierloom Quality - Dishwasher Safe - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTF145J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9e1Czb0XEH37V .
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Proraso After Shave Lotion, Refreshing and Toning, 3.4 Fl Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085UECY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4f1Czb32JE3AZ