Grooming and Hygiene
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Hello all ,
I'm sure most guys hate shaving , well I switched to a brush , safety razor , bowl and cream or soap-
around 3 years ago . Never regretted it . The last year , I learnt how to use a straight razor ,
takes patience and discipline , but feels brilliant when you get it right .Unfortunately I broke my left elbow last week , so no straights for a while .
Cheers,
Scott
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Truefitt & Hill shaving cream. You can't go wrong rich creamy lather & tremendous scents. I also love their colognes.
I really enjoy the Trafalgar line . Canned foam/goo , gillitte, and others has propane
as an ingredient - that cannot be good for your skin.Cheers,
Scott
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Trafalgar is very nice I like the sandalwood
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In Germany there are drugstore´s called DM and they carry pretty good products for a reasonable price!
I buy a lot of natural cosmetics there:
Shower Gel - Vanilla/Mandarine
Shampoo - Aloe Vera/Hibiskus
Macadamia bodybutter
- a lot more!!!
For my fresh tattoos I only use:
Heile Heile Tattoo Creme (not available at DM)
Everything is suitable for vegans and for most persons who suffer from an allergy.
- a lot more!!!
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^is the tattoo creme available in a "DM-Markt" ?…never heard of it tbh.
Oops, my fault, you can get the creme at Wildcat!
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As my shaving oil's running low, I thought I'd see what's going on out here and see if there's any great products I'm snoozing on. Local products are pretty much only King of Shaves. Highly dislike their oil, but it's the only oil in the shops.
Soooo what shaving products are you using, and do you like it/them?
Razor: Dollar Shave Club, The Lover's Blade
Oil: King of ShavesQuite like the razor, oh so very very thankful to be out of the evil lock-in system of Gillette.
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Having read through the whole thread, I'd like to re-ask/itterate my questions about razor blades and oils/creams used when shaving. Not much details over the past 4 pages, a lot of Dr B, and a cut-throat @ the bottom of the last page, but that's all she wrote, so far….
So what razor do you use, and what oils/creams?
Thanks.
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Any brands/names of oils/gels? I'm going to have to purchase online, local shops have SFA range.
I've found Oils > Gels > Foam, in terms of closeness/ease of shave, but am not impressed with the shaving oil itself. A good gel would be awesome. NOT tea tree oil, whatever it is.
Dollar Shave club, how could I go past internet razor blades delivered, especially with a video like;
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I use a normal Gilette Mach 3 blade (and get them cheaper in Hong Kong) but what really makes a different for me is a natural or mild shaving cream. This is my current one and I've had good results with a close shave and zero irritation:
http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/close-shave-cream
Post-shave, I use a gel from Taylor of Old Bond Street which again is alcohol free and really calms the skin:
http://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/acatalog/aftershaves-and-cologne.html
I only shave every other day, allowing for the bristles to grow back enough to get a good close shave.
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Snowy - I use Astra Platinum blades with a Merkur Barber Pole. The blades were $9 on amazon for 100. I got a sampler pack when I got into wet shaving, and I was thrilled to find that my favorite blades were available in bulk. I now have a two year supply of razor blades for about $0.09 per week!
I used to use Art of Shaving pre shave oil, but I forgot to use it one day, and didn't notice a difference, so I stopped using it altogether.
For my shaving cream, I've been using Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion for about a year now, and I've been very happy with the results.
For my aftershave, I've been using Geo F. Trumper's Skin Food. It's quite nice.
To everyone else interested, especially those with razor burn issues, bumps, sensitive skin, or sick of paying hundreds of dollars a year on razor blades: Wet shaving with the right technique can address all of these issues. The first few times I shaved with my double-edge razor, I got a few nicks, but once I got the technique down it was the best shave I'd ever had. I used to get red, irritated skin, and have constant bumps and irritation, but when shaving (read: prepping) properly, I get amazing results and my skin is MUCH happier. The key is lots of water. If that means keeping your face under the faucet for 5 minutes, so be it. If not, use a few changes of hot towels until your facial hair is nice and wet. A razor can't cut a dry hair easily, which causes irritation.
