Grooming and Hygiene

[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!!!

[Megatron1505]

Guerlainne(?) Pour Homme
Kenzo Tokyo
Body Shop Dark Musk (for every day wear)

[seawolf]

Nice work zhivago! Let us know how things progress!

[Snowy]

Welcome to the club zhivago. As a new member to it, I can confirm it's been nothing but a joy since starting :).

[zhivago]

Yeah, this is the first time in my life I wished my beard was growing faster:-)