Multi-blade razors

[hairybiddy]

AMG01 said:

any tips on what brush and cream would be a good starting point?

The EJ brushes are also good, I have a best badger one from them. The EJ creams are also pretty good maybe they do a package deal?. I like Taylors of old bond street creams more though..

Don't forget a selection of blades and some alum or styptic pencil.

I started DE shaving for the same reason, and it helped a lot. Just map your hair direction (everyone is different) and go with and across the grain only..

[NDA]

There's a fairly limited supply of these currently available for any brush junkies....

https://www.thegentlemansgroomroom.com/products/se...

They're nice quality....

[zygalski]

Can't recommend my Muhle V2 synthetic enough. I face lather & this is a beast. I probably get +50% more lather out of creams as opposed to before & haven't touched my badger brushes for months. In fact, I sold a couple of my old brushes as they are redundant now.
http://connaughtshaving.com/33k256.html

[Bonefish Blues]

I have a similar one, excellent things

[AMG01]

hairybiddy said:

The EJ brushes are also good, I have a best badger one from them. The EJ creams are also pretty good maybe they do a package deal?. I like Taylors of old bond street creams more though..

Don't forget a selection of blades and some alum or styptic pencil.

I started DE shaving for the same reason, and it helped a lot. Just map your hair direction (everyone is different) and go with and across the grain only..

Would something like this be a good starter, assume I need a DE Shaver, blades, brush, shaving cream, styptic pencil, that cover it?

http://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-de-start...

[hairybiddy]

AMG01 said:

Would something like this be a good starter, assume I need a DE Shaver, blades, brush, shaving cream, styptic pencil, that cover it?

http://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-de-start...

sure, looks good if you didn't fancy an animal hair brush. Only other thing you might want is a bowl to lather in, although not necessary as you can hand or face lather instead. But if you fancied a bowl there are lots of options or just use an old mug!


http://sharpologist.com/shaving-videos all you need to know there

[Bonefish Blues]

Synthetics are more suited to lathering on the face as they hold less water and have a bit more "body" than naturals.

[AMG01]

hairybiddy said:

sure, looks good if you didn't fancy an animal hair brush. Only other thing you might want is a bowl to lather in, although not necessary as you can hand or face lather instead. But if you fancied a bowl there are lots of options or just use an old mug!


http://sharpologist.com/shaving-videos all you need to know there

http://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-de-starter-kit.html has a badger brush which from listening to the tips here http://sharpologist.com/shaving-videos seems to be the preferred material to use, would that be right?

[Bonefish Blues]

As above, I think a quality synthetic lathers on face better. In bowl badger has it. Pays yer money etc.

[Mr Happy]

My TOBS badger brush works well when face lathering with Arko.

For me, the trick is to put enough soap on the face to see it, dip the brush in warm water, lather the soap for about a minute on the face with the brush, dip it in the water again then go over the lather for a few passes again.

Never fails to work up a full bodied lather!

[Mr Happy]

So... Anyone fancy shaving with a LASER!!???!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skarp/the-ska...

(although the demo videos look a bit... well, crap - really!)

Edited by Mr Happy on Tuesday 6th October 20:05

[cirian75]

Mr Happy said:

So... Anyone fancy shaving with a LASER!!???!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skarp/the-ska...

(although the demo videos look a bit... well, crap - really!)

Edited by Mr Happy on Tuesday 6th October 20:05

[jingars]

Mr Happy said:

So... Anyone fancy shaving with a LASER!!???!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skarp/the-ska...

(although the demo videos look a bit... well, crap - really!)

Love how in the promo video all of the people featured either had "designer" stubble or full beards

[Kinky]

Is there a starters kit for numpties?

I do already have a Kent badger brush and a Trumpers sandalwood shaving soap and bowl. So would be looking at a shaver and blades.

I could read through the 5.5k posts here, but that would take me up to Christmas But any pointers gratefully received

[Bonefish Blues]

EJ 89 and Personnas. That's it, really.

[Mr Happy]

Mr Happy said:

So... Anyone fancy shaving with a LASER!!???!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skarp/the-ska...

(although the demo videos look a bit... well, crap - really!)

Edited by Mr Happy on Tuesday 6th October 20:05

Quoting myself, how uncouth! Anyway - seems like it was a bit crap, and a bit iffy if not fake!

http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/13/9518163/laser-r...

https://www.reddit.com/r/kickstarter/comments/3n59...

[AMG01]

Kinky said:

Is there a starters kit for numpties?

I do already have a Kent badger brush and a Trumpers sandalwood shaving soap and bowl. So would be looking at a shaver and blades.

I could read through the 5.5k posts here, but that would take me up to Christmas But any pointers gratefully received

Same position I was in a month ago, bought this http://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-de-start... which includes all you need and used http://sharpologist.com/shaving-videos as instructions on how to do it. You can of course but all the bits individually and try out different brands as you get used to it. Technique is different to a normal shave but 3 - 4 weeks in, I am getting better at shaving with a DE and its giving me overall a better shave and I haven't had any ingrowing hairs which was the main reason for changing.

[Bonefish Blues]

An EJ 89 (in various frocks ) and Feather blades instead of Personnas.

I'd still advise Personnas as the best compromise blade to start, with a (notably unforgiving) Feathers trial once technique has been established.

[Davie_GLA]

Kinky said:

Is there a starters kit for numpties?

I do already have a Kent badger brush and a Trumpers sandalwood shaving soap and bowl. So would be looking at a shaver and blades.

I could read through the 5.5k posts here, but that would take me up to Christmas But any pointers gratefully received

If i was dong it again i'd go Muhle R41, TOBS (Pick your flavour) and feather blades. I've never used anything other than feathers and they are brilliant.

I do like to use some preshave cream then an alumblock if i've gone a bit too close. Finished off with some nivea post shave balm to cool it all down.

Shaving is no longer a chore but now takes a it of planning.

[RMCA]

Davie_GLA said:

If i was dong it again i'd go Muhle R41, TOBS (Pick your flavour) and feather blades. I've never used anything other than feathers and they are brilliant.

I do like to use some preshave cream then an alumblock if i've gone a bit too close. Finished off with some nivea post shave balm to cool it all down.

Shaving is no longer a chore but now takes a it of planning.

Been lurking here for ~1 year now using the plastic Wilkinson with feathers and feel it's time to upgrade. What's the advantage with the Muhle over the ej89?

Is it worth going adjustable?

Appreciate the input Gents