Lets talk about shaving

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Picked up a tube of EVERY MAN JACK shave cream today. All naturally derived ingredients. I`ll report how it did after I finish the little bit of CREMO i have left. Also got $2 off the new AQUA VELVA sensitive 5 in 1 after shave balm to try.

[Tc99m]

Love me some Cremo. Especially when I`m in a hurry. And I don`t want to build a proper lather.

The wife bought me some Every Man Jack post shave balm. It was as thin and runny as whole milk. Hope the Shave Cream is better.

[JHL88]

Picked up a tube of EVERY MAN JACK shave cream today. All naturally derived ingredients. I`ll report how it did after I finish the little bit of CREMO i have left. Also got $2 off the new AQUA VELVA sensitive 5 in 1 after shave balm to try.

EMJ makes good stuff. A little off topic have you tried the shower gel? It`s actually one of my favorites.. Cedarwood and Sandalwood have a subtle scent and not overpowering but smells awesome.

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On a whim and a $3 off coupon, I stepped up to the Gillette Fusion proshield. Loaded with a chill cartridge. I have had no issue with the cheaper disposables, but wanted to try this razor. Guess I am lucky. I can get away with 2 shaves per week. One on Monday and another on Friday. I will post my results with this razor.

https://gillette.com/en-us/about-gil...PromoContainer

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Van Der Hagen shave butter is next on deck after the Edge is gone.

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CREMO really expanded their lineup. Barber Grade quality products available now. Tried their 2in1 shampoo and body wash this week. Bourbon & Oak. Crazy good. Still using their shave cream. Got Sandalwood this time to try out.

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Thought i would splurge a bit and opened my hew tube of Cremo reserve Friday. WOW, Truely a top shelf experience. Just a little different than their regular shave creme.

Reserve Blend Shave Cream – Cremo US

[TuxedoTaurus]

You guys with the straight edge blades are nuts! I don`t think I could ever even try one of those. I would probably sneeze while shaving and cut my ear off!

To those that use the double edge like the Merker is there that much of a difference in the blade from the single edge like the Schick I use? I looked into about a year ago when this topic come up about ayear ago and I just ended up buying another pack or two of blades for my current razor. It looks like the cost of a pack of blades costs about a third per blade than what I pay for the Injecta blades. The only problem I see is how do you keep a 50 pack of blades fresh like the ones in the link above?

Another question I have is about soaps. I tried one of those soap pucks or bars, Williams I believe, that was available at the local drugstore but I really didn`t care for it. My dad didn`t have much of a set up but I got the stuff after he passed. His soap mug was just a googly eyed coffee, a soap brush, and the single edge Schick. Now I would be interested to step up my shave game but the soap to me leaves something to be desired. I can nevr get a thick lather from it and if memory serves me riht it dried on my face qickly and before I as able to finish. To which I prefer a sensitive skin shave cream. I even tried some more expensive shave gels in the cans but go back to the cheaper Gillette sensitive foam as it seems I get little to no razor burn from it.

I don`t shave everyday and sometimes go 4 to 6 days without shaving, 2 to 3 day is average. I prefer twin blades but can`t use them on anything over a 3 or 4 day beard. If I use the single edge it seems like I can shave a lot faster with it versus the twin. So all in all I was wondering if the blades a person can get for the double edge are better then what I what I have.

I guess I have spent all I am probably going to spend on detailng my car I could just as well start spending it on detailing my face. I am open to suggestions and opinions.

For soap the Williams is a love or hate. I can get a good lather with a little work.

I poor enough HOT water other soap to have a thin layer covering the top. I fill my bowl with hot water and soak a boars(or a badger with a stiffer back bone) hairs brush in it. I then shower. I will then empty the lather bowel, and shake the brush twice in the sink. I pour the water from the soap in the sink. I then load my brush bw swirling over the soap for about a minute. Then build lather in the bowl.

I would also suggest try another quality soap.

As far as blade I buy in packs of hundred. They come in either individual tucks of 5 or 10 blades. I will store them in a quart size zip lock brand bag to keep moisture away.

Here is my shave today ( the razor is a Merkur Barber (long handle) pole model.

Plisson is a great travel brush, being synthetic it dries in less time.

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[The Driver]

You guys with the straight edge blades are nuts! I don`t think I could ever even try one of those. I would probably sneeze while shaving and cut my ear off!

To those that use the double edge like the Merker is there that much of a difference in the blade from the single edge like the Schick I use? I looked into about a year ago when this topic come up about ayear ago and I just ended up buying another pack or two of blades for my current razor. It looks like the cost of a pack of blades costs about a third per blade than what I pay for the Injecta blades. The only problem I see is how do you keep a 50 pack of blades fresh like the ones in the link above?

Another question I have is about soaps. I tried one of those soap pucks or bars, Williams I believe, that was available at the local drugstore but I really didn`t care for it. My dad didn`t have much of a set up but I got the stuff after he passed. His soap mug was just a googly eyed coffee, a soap brush, and the single edge Schick. Now I would be interested to step up my shave game but the soap to me leaves something to be desired. I can nevr get a thick lather from it and if memory serves me riht it dried on my face qickly and before I as able to finish. To which I prefer a sensitive skin shave cream. I even tried some more expensive shave gels in the cans but go back to the cheaper Gillette sensitive foam as it seems I get little to no razor burn from it.

I don`t shave everyday and sometimes go 4 to 6 days without shaving, 2 to 3 day is average. I prefer twin blades but can`t use them on anything over a 3 or 4 day beard. If I use the single edge it seems like I can shave a lot faster with it versus the twin. So all in all I was wondering if the blades a person can get for the double edge are better then what I what I have.

I guess I have spent all I am probably going to spend on detailng my car I could just as well start spending it on detailing my face. I am open to suggestions and opinions.

I shave 3-4 times a week. I do not shave every day because it`s waste imo. I use electric on the face and a DE/safety blade on the neck. I use the merkur HD, it`s the greatest beginner blade you can get, especially since it doesn`t break bank. You need a specialized quality shave SOAP such as prorazo, very good for sensitive skin, way thicker lather when done right and is MUCH cheaper in the long run. As far as blades, I use feathers, they are disposable and still far cheaper then ANY cartridge out. I get 5x better of a shave with feathers then with schick hydro 3`s which IMO are the best cartridge bar none. You need to get the hang of it, it takes time but once you do you`ll never go back.

Keep your skin moist and warm before a shave.

Lather correctly, thick an even.

Keep the blades hot and fresh/new.

shave with the least amount of pressure possible.

Focus on your angle.

All that will lead to the perfect shave.

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[Ronkh]

I like the grip. Bets it`s comfortable,

[GearHead_1]

The only problem I see is how do you keep a 50 pack of blades fresh like the ones in the link above?

Most quality blades come individually wrapped in slightly waxed papers. As long as you don`t submerse them they`ll stay fine for decades.

Another question I have is about soaps. I tried one of those soap pucks or bars, Williams I believe, that was available at the local drugstore but I really didn`t care for it.

This is definitely a case where a soap is a soap is a soap can`t be said. Interestingly enough you mentioned Williams. They reformulated their soap maybe 15 years ago. It was known to be a favorite and turned into a sub par performer for the very reasons you mentioned. It dries very quickly on your face and is difficult though not impossible to get a good thick lather. The best advice I can give you when whipping this soap is it takes a lot of product to get a thick lather.

So all in all I was wondering if the blades a person can get for the double edge are better then what I what I have.

I`ve never used the Schick that you`ve mentioned so I can`t make a legitimate comparison but I would add that razor blades are like car waxes there are a ton of them and they aren`t all the same. Some are extremely sharp like a Feather but I can`t get 3 shaves out that blade others not quite as sharp (Persona) but will go 5 shaves for me. You have to try a few to find your favorite. You can buy many blades in quantities of 100 for less than $20. You`ll get 4 or 5 shaves out of a blade. They are very economical.

[RMD]

Another huge fan of Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream. And wouldn`t be without Proraso after shave lotion, it gives a smooth feel to the skin that lasts all day. I use a Merkur 34 razor and for blades it really depends on your skin/beard. I bought a sample pack of blades from West Coast Shaving, and you do get a different feel and performance from different blades. My go to are Personna platinum, but the feather cut better if I haven`t shaved in a few days.

Still too intimidated by the straight razor to buy one.

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[Ronkh]

Rally tough shaving right now with the bells palsey