Grooming and Hygiene

[tmg]

@seawolf:

Have you tried Astra platinum blades yet? They are my personal favorite.

I can second that, Astra blades work for me, never nicked myself with them, tried the Feather's once as part of a sample, but sliced myself on the first outing.

I'm planning to buy a Dovo straight edge razor once they come back in stock (the Skyfall effect apparently!), as I'm really curious and feel that after 4yrs using a DE razor it shouldn't be that big a step, will post in here once I've taken the plunge!

[ddtrash]

A trick I find helps with the Feather blades when new is to carefully run both edges across a cork.

This helps take a little of that "first time use, aggressiveness" out of the blade edge.  I find it helps get the blade to that sweet spot already mentioned after 3-4 shaves.

Platinum Persona's are another personal favourite, nice and sharp but a bit more forgiving than a feather.  A Feather will hunt down any nick or blemish and take the top off it, the Persona is more forgiving.

[Snowy]

@seawolf/tmg, no I've not tried, but have a few in a new sample pack; next up.

@seawolf/d666/ddtrash, 3rd shave today on Feather really felt like it was finding it's grove. Odd concept that a slightly older blade gives a better shave.

Thanks gents.

[zhivago]

Had my third straight razor shave today and I'm definitely ready to dive in to going at it on my own. Wish me luck

[derivative666]

@zhivago:

Had my third straight razor shave today and I'm definitely ready to dive in to going at it on my own. Wish me luck

Z check out www.hartsteel.com insane cutthroat blades. IMO the best made!!!

[zhivago]

wow, lotta options in this (wet shaving) game. This should be pretty fun

[zhivago]

Thinking I'll start with a Merkur and some Proraso?

[derivative666]

fit and finish is much better on the Jagger!!!

[seawolf]

That's true, and the price! However, the Merkurs tend to be a bit more aggressive. It all depends on what you like! (I have both, and I keep my Jaeger in my gym bag, and Merkur at home)

[Arabit]

Anyone here use fragrances? I'm an Acqua di Gio hater :P. Big fan of woody and spicy colognes

[Snowy]

Yup, currently got 3 on rotation;

Versace - Eau Fraiche EDT
YSL- Body Kouros EDT
YSL - M7 EDT

[Arabit]

Probably the most hated cologne ever
Le Secretions Magnifique
http://olfactoriastravels.com/2012/07/14/scents-of-horror-review-etat-libre-dorange-secretions-magnifique/

^ Body kouros is nice and Eau Fraiche is a good fresh scent love them

[zwer]

Portland General Store has some good stuff. I alternate between 'Whisky' and 'Wood'.

[seawolf]

Jo Malone all the way. These are meant to be used alone, or layered.

Oud and Bergamot
Grapefruit
Black Vetever Cafe

Aqua di Parma

[Seul]

Not very original, but I like it… 200 ml. (6.7 oz) bottle cause it's cheap that way 

[Anesthetist]

I typically wear either Guerlain Vetiver, Voyou, or Sous Le Vent. Almost out of Voyou and the Sous Le Vent is way too expensive and rare for daily use so more commonly the Vetiver or occasionally Geir Ness.

[derivative666]

Truefit & Hill Sandalwood & John Varvatos Artisan

[derivative666]

[Giles]

God, I wish I had some hair…..

[zhivago]

just finished up my first DE shaving experience and I am thrilled. Thanks everyone for the solid advice in this thread!

The set up I ended up with
Edwin Jagger DE89 w/ derby blades (they came with it)
Truefitt and Hill shave cream
ST badger brush
Truefitt and Hill aftershave lotion

Stoked!!!