Wake
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Good start paired with the 34c HD?
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I think I'm going to bite the bullet tonight, guess I'll go with the Merkur 34c HD as FF recommended. Care to recommend a cream and brush?
Similar actually. I got mine from Nordstroms at their mens sale. They have a number of really solid brands.
That looks good wake with a cream you'll need to use a bowl or mug to get a good lather.
I use a soap at the moment colonel conks have been good to me in the past.
Good start paired with the 34c HD?
Wake,
You are fortunate to live in a town with a ton of options for buying some top notch stuff.
Nordstrom
Saks
Neiman Marcus
Art of Shaving
Several independent places
Even the men's section of Sephora has some.
I have an Omega Badger brush and I LOVE it. I bought a cheaper one on Amazon and there's no comparison. Very nice quality.
I haven't used that brand of cream before. I have 3 different Taylor of Old Bond Street creams now and I really like them. They're about $15 for a 5.3 oz bowl and that will last you several months. Sandalwood is a very classic scent. St. James is very basic and just kind of leaves you with a light (pleasant) soap smell. Jermyn Street is also a light scent with slightly more of a cologne element. None of them are overpowering at all.
Does Taylor's still have their avocado oil cream and coconut oil cream?
Yes, I'm pretty sure. I've seen both of those listed, but haven't tried either (which is not to say I haven't been curious, especially about the coconut). So far, the Truefitt & Hill is superior to TOBS in terms of the amount of cushion it gives, but it's almost double the price. I thought TOBS was really expensive until I tried it, but it's kind of like a gateway drug. Once I tried that, I wanted to check out the more expensive stuff T&F had incredible reviews, so I decided to give it a shot. After I burn through more of the stuff I've already acquired, my next purchase is going to be the West Indian Limes for sure. I'm enjoying the Grafton right now and I think the lime will be an awesome summer scent for some reason. I think TOBS at $15/bowl is probably a good place for a newbie (which I still am myself) to start and its a solid product. I know there are some other creams in that same price range that a lot of people like, but I haven't personally used them. YET!
I got a safety razor a couple months ago but stopped using it after a month or so. If I don't shave every day with it, it pulls like crazy.
Is that normal for anyone else? I'm not talking about how quick your facial hair grows but the pulling. What could I be doing wrong?
I got a safety razor a couple months ago but stopped using it after a month or so. If I don't shave every day with it, it pulls like crazy.
Is that normal for anyone else? I'm not talking about how quick your facial hair grows but the pulling. What could I be doing wrong?
I got a safety razor a couple months ago but stopped using it after a month or so. If I don't shave every day with it, it pulls like crazy.
Is that normal for anyone else? I'm not talking about how quick your facial hair grows but the pulling. What could I be doing wrong?
It can be. FWIW, I dont use one either. I do however still use the creams and other products.
I have used the oil and cream with my electric and it works quite a bit better than just the electric alone.
I bought the cheapest starter kit from Art of Shaving just to get my feet wet with everything. The brush isn't the greatest but I'd be killed if I spent any serious money on a good brush right now.
Dude you don't need $125 brush. It's the blade in your razor swap the blade for another brand and give it ago again.
It may take several blade swaps to find one that works for your hair.
Wake,
You are fortunate to live in a town with a ton of options for buying some top notch stuff.
Nordstrom
Saks
Neiman Marcus
Art of Shaving
Several independent places
Even the men's section of Sephora has some.
That's what I wanted to do, but I was trying to keep costs down in case I end up hating it. If it ends up working I will go that route for the perfect cream or soap.
They are Merkur blades. I had to dig them out to make sure
Go to Art of Shaving store. Pick up the small travel kit for $25 or $30. It comes with small thing of cream, pre shave oil and brush. Great starter kit.
Dude you don't need $125 brush. It's the blade in your razor swap the blade for another brand and give it ago again.
It may take several blade swaps to find one that works for your hair.