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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Grooming and Hygiene

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    • ChrisC
      Chris
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      I go with a two part shave routine.  For my face, I use an electric razor with some pre-shave gel applied beforehand.  For my skull, I shave in the shower with a Head Blade and Head Slick applied beforehand.

      Not particularly luxurious, but it works pretty well for me.

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      • tmgT
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        After years of razor rash (tried the electric route, Remington foil and Philishave 3 head, all the Gillette multi-blade razors and many different gels/foams/oils), I finally took the plunge and bought a safety razor - 3yrs on and it still works for me, although I did cut myself a few times in the first couple of months. Set up at the moment is Edwin Jagger best badger brush, Edwin Jagger DE safety razor with Derby Extra blade and Proraso cream soap; I use Kiehls face cream post shave which I highly recommend.

        Have considered learning how to use a straight blade (aka cutthroat) razor, but not sure how much better that would be, and the downsides to getting it wrong seem rather more severe!

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        • derivative666D
          derivative666
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          @joesaintjohn:

          That scuttle is bad ass! I'm totally copping one after the move this week.

          these are the best I have seen.  They are unreal http://www.sarabonnymanpottery.com/moss_scuttle.htm

          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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          • urbanwoodsmanU
            urbanwoodsman
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            @natehate:

            anyone found any good beard oil/product to help keep the frizz down?
            been using leave in conditioner but not super pumped on the results

            Just got some of this
            http://www.prospectorco.com/collections/all/products/burroughs-beard-oil

            So far I like it. It helps stop itch and your face from being dry. I wouldn't say it tames flyaways that well but oil isn't used for that. You have to get a wax for that. I'm ordering Jao brand Beard Scent Bomade soon. It seems like it will be pretty awesome.

            http://us.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26838920&parentid=M_GROOMING

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            • derivative666D
              derivative666
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              back when I did shave my set up was http://www.hartsteel.com/catalog/item/7762903/8899242.htm badger brush and Truefitt & Hill shave cream FYI Truefitt & Hill also make amazing cologne 1805, Trafalgar and Sandalwood are amazing

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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              • S
                Snowy
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                As expected, lots of great advice, thanks gents.

                I'm already wet shaving, spending minutes splashing hot water on my face and making sure my skin is heating up, so I don't think that's soo much of a problem.

                Seems like it's time to step up to a double edge.

                Added the links to creams and oils are appreciated. It's impossible to get anything retail over here.

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                • tmgT
                  tmg
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                  DE is good, but using a brush and good shaving cream/soap makes a big difference

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                  • seawolfS
                    seawolf
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                    My go-to shaving cream:
                    http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Black-Supreme-Triple-Cushion/dp/B000WN2O22

                    My favorite razor:
                    http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/3812028492/ref=sr_1_8?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1360025827&sr=1-8&keywords=merkur+34c

                    My favorite blade, though a sampler pack is the way to go for a new safety razor user:
                    http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double-Safety/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1360026017&sr=1-1&keywords=astra+blades

                    My after-shave. Looks pricey, but you only need a few drops for your whole face, so the bottle lasts a long time:
                    http://www.amazon.com/Geo-F-Trumpers-Limes-200ml/dp/B000VL8ADM/ref=sr_1_15?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1360025919&sr=1-15&keywords=skin+food

                    This brush has lasted me over 5 years of everyday use. It's been great, although I understand one can spend a lot of money and get a really nice brush. Anyway, here's a good long lasting, effective, economic brush: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Shaving-Black-Badger-Brush/dp/B001E6UHXY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1360026082&sr=1-1&keywords=art+of+shaving+brush

                    Might as well get a Styptic Pencil while you're at it. You're going to nick yourself:
                    http://www.amazon.com/Clubman-Styptic-Pencil-0-33-oz/dp/B00112WRB6/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1360026323&sr=1-1&keywords=styptic+pencil

                    And for the sake of consolidation, here's the shaving scuttle that I linked to earlier. It's a great tool for keeping a warm lather all the way through your shave. So nice for shaving in the winter, let me tell you. Georgetown Pottery G5 Shaving Scuttle:
                    http://www.georgetownpottery.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GTP&Product_Code=SHAV0001&Category_Code=Shaving

                    Everything else you need to know about wet-shaving:
                    http://www.badgerandblade.com

                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                    @zeebeeleather

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                    • S
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                      @seawolf

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                      • derivative666D
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                        I personally favor feather blades http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_1_7?k=feather+razor+blades&sprefix=Feather
                        Edwin Jagger http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002RBF1PO/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1360030386&sr=8-2&pi=SL75
                        And Parker http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B000GF1S0U/ref=mw_dp_cr?qid=1360030576&sr=8-5

                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                        • S
                          Snowy
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                          to help commit, I've just cancelled my dollarshaveclub subscription. The clock has started.

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                          • seawolfS
                            seawolf
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                            Snowy - Best decision you'll ever make for your face and your wallet. There's a bit of an initial investment, but it will be far cheaper than expensive disposable (yes, even dollar shave club!) cartridge razors, in the long run.

                            Also, check out Geofatboy on youtube. He does great videos that will help with technique. There's a bit of a learning curve with a double edge razor, but I swear it will be worth it. I know these other guys here will back me up. I used to hate shaving, now I look forward to it.

                            I almost forgot! This stuff is great, and inexpensive. Plus, I love the menthol feeling on my face: http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360033733&sr=8-1&keywords=proraso

                            Jeff, I keep an Edwin Jagger in my travel shave kit. It's nice and not quite as aggressive as my Merkur, and less likely to damage my face when I'm out of town, and not likely prepared to deal with shaving injuries.  I tried feather blades, and they're every bit as sharp as their reputation suggests! They were a little too harsh for my face though. Now that I've been wet shaving for a while, maybe I'll try them out with different results.

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

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                            • S
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                              Thank you all again. Entering the market with the Merkur HD 34C. Will see where we go slow and steadily from here.

                              @Seawolf, the Geofatboy tip is invaluable. May/would have found something on youestube, but starting with a quality source always makes life easier. Watching him do 3 rounds of his face in sub-ten minutes was mind-boggling. Usually takes me around 25 minutes for 1-pass with a 5-blade.

                              A better shave, painfree is something I look forward to, a cheaper shave is a lovely bonus!

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                              • QinhanQ
                                Qinhan
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                                Just had a look at Geofatboy's videos.  Bad ass.  Am I crazy for wanting to try a straight razor?

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                                • seawolfS
                                  seawolf
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                                  Snowy, He makes it look easy! Take your time at first. My suggestion is to start on a weekend. That way you can take your time, REALLY prep your face with a shower, some hot towels, more hot towels, get a nice lather, etc… Speed will come over time for sure. I started out watching Geofatboy, and my technique is modeled after his. I can bang out a quick shave now in about 5 minutes if need be.

                                  Qinhan, I know. I feel the same way. And yes, you're (we're) crazy for wanting to try a straight razor. Just know that if you do decide to try it, you at least have the internet as a guide.

                                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                  @zeebeeleather

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                                  • S
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                                    Hahah, I won't be expecting 3 minute rounds for a long time, well not without much blood loss anyhow. Just nice to see what it ends up looking like with years of practice :). Thanks again, will report back, and if I end up covered in blood, I'll be sure to skip posting photos 😉 :).

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                                    • tmgT
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                                      Anyone here used a straight razor? Could do with some advice as to what to look for when buying your first one.

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                                      • derivative666D
                                        derivative666
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                                        @tmg:

                                        Anyone here used a straight razor? Could do with some advice as to what to look for when buying your first one.

                                        I cannot reccomend this company enough the straight razors are a work of art all hand forged in the USA  http://www.hartsteel.com/catalog/item/7762903/8899242.htm

                                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                        • ArabitA
                                          Arabit
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                                          Hey guys hope this helps
                                          http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/172786-Need-help-with-Straight-Razors-
                                          Straight razors are badass

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                                          • QinhanQ
                                            Qinhan
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                                            @ Seawolf.  Thanks!  I'm going to give the straight razor some serious thought.  Those Harsteel razors looks beautiful, by the way.

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