Grooming and Hygiene

[louisbosco]

hmm just nice this came up. i've been using admiral pomade and mostly uppercut deluxe. but i want more variation as to other pomades i may try? i do prefer something of the water based strong hold types, the only reason why i'm using those two is because i absolutely love the coconut smell.

[David_pll]

I used admiral before but have started to use the iron society now. I find it holds better but the smell is more cinnamon-y.

[jdl1279]

Tossed in a dab of NuNile with the royal crown for the overnight at work. Bumped up the hold a bit, which I needed, whilst remaining quite soft and workable. Will be interested to see if the Sweet Georgia requires similar but blending them is easy enough….

[jdl1279]

As an update, this grease combo is working perfectly for me. Holds great, nice shine, and transference isn't too bad. @TrickHell mentioned hair tonics for off shower days, any relevant info would be appreciated as I have no experience here. Benefits? Brands? Etc

[jdl1279]

One more…looking for a good comb. Something stainless steel or equally durable is preferable. Found a few through Chicago comb company, but not familiar with them. Recommended?? Any others??

[jdl1279]

Got a pic @TrickHell ? Which model?

[pillowPANTS]

I use a Kent like this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YB1XRO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415597244&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40
Can get them bigger aswell. They are sawcut teeth and dont get caught or pull hair like the shitty molded plastic ones

[jdl1279]

Thanks pp…got my heart set on something permanent though.

[pillowPANTS]

I gotcha

[jdl1279]

Is that the 5.5"?

[jdl1279]

I think that might be the one I was eyeing. Wish I could find a brass comb to match my other gear lol

[Giles]

There are plenty out there, none right?

Brass Combs

[jdl1279]

Thanks G, hadn't searched too deep yet, the comment came from a lack at my normal sources. Have since found a few, but some of these look nicer.

[jdl1279]

After searching the Izola fine & dandy combs pictured in the link G provided, it seems those are simply brass plated. This spurred a deeper search and while I can't seem to find a ready made solid brass comb, I did come across someone that makes custom metal combs. The company is Metal Comb Works, to which I've inquired about this one off. Will update once I have details to share

[bubbapest]

anyone use a straight razor here?

[tmg]

@bubbapest:

anyone use a straight razor here?

Yes [emoji2]

[ddtrash]

Using the Feather Artist SS straight razor.  Convenience of a disposable blade in a straight razor design.  I have had various straight razors in the past but never found the skill or patience to keep them as sharp as I need for a decent drag free shave.

[bubbapest]

thinking about getting one now that i am growing a beard- want to keep my neck clean so i'll actually be shaving (odd that getting a beard led to more shaving by me).  do the pros of straight razor shaving outweigh the cons?

[ddtrash]

@bubbapest:

thinking about getting one now that i am growing a beard- want to keep my neck clean so i'll actually be shaving (odd that getting a beard led to more shaving by me).  do the pros of straight razor shaving outweigh the cons?

I would say the pros of straight and double edge ( DE ) razors outweigh regular Gillette cartridge type razors.

Using a DE or straight set up can really help eliminate ingrowing hairs. Cartridge razors gave me very bad razor burn and ingrown hairs. This is the reason I moved to shaving with a DE razor and then progressing on to the straight.

Learning a proper shave technique including preparation is where you get most benefit, whether this be with a DE or straight razor.

[ddtrash]

Picked up some new shave cream and aftershave balm from a small German company called Tabula Rasa.  Their products have picked up a bit of a cult status across the shave forums, excellent products but difficult to find.  They now have a UK importer so I picked up some of the "Shave Punk" scented cream.

Very impressed by it, proper manly ( Grrrrrr!! ) smell, no hints of anything floral in this scent, wood notes and spices involved here.

The cream is almost like a mousse in consistency.  A hazel nut size piece of cream worked into the end of your shave brush is all you need, I have been using a shave bowl to work the cream into a lather before applying.

Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a new shave cream.