Essentials

[IsaacRN]

Well...here it goes

Ive never been much of a, what do you want for christmas type of guy. Anything i wanted i usually just go out and buy. But since discovering all this wet shaving i will definately have alot to ask for.

What are the definate things to add to my collection that is not in my shop atm (creams/as/balms/etc) Im also gonna ask for a DE. What is something for a newb. Ive never shaved with a DE and will use it as a clean up for my straight.

Go wild

Isaac

[rick]

Razor:
Gillette SuperSpeed (1940-ish) or
Merkur HD

Brush:
Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger Brush

Sampler pack of blades
Aqua Velva Classic AS Splash
KissMYFace Unscented cream (you can add this to any bad mix and itll save it for ya)



Ill think of other stuff and add later.....

[PalmettoB]

Here goes...the basics first:

Ditto on the Superspeed or the HD
Any of Mama Bear's soaps
Ditto on the C&E Best Badger Brush

After that, the sky's pretty much the limit. This whole wetshaving thing is very much about personal preferences. Sometimes that's hard to translate into stuff that other people can get for you (IMO). Hardware (razors, brushes) is pretty easy. You'll figure out pretty quick what you like and don't like.

When it come to creams, soaps and scents, that's tougher. Once you find a range or brand that you like, then tell folks to get stuff from that list.

[Edcculus]

I could live soley on:

Merkur HD
C&E BBB
MB Soaps

[IsaacRN]

Where could i pick up a good Gillete Super Speed or the Merkur HD.

[qhsdoitall]

Check out the vendor section. Merkur HDs can be foud on Classic Shaving, Vintage Blades, Lee's Razor and a host of other places. The Superspeed wil be tougher to find.

[Spirit_of_76]

For a DE wait until a mint Sticky comes up and go after it with all guns blazing. They are definitely an acquired taste, but if you take to them then they are unbeatable. Relatively rare, superbly engineered as well as rather attractive (as far as DE's go anyway.

Soaps:
T&H and Mitchell's are the best performing soaps currently available IMO. Not much to write home about scent wise, but as far as lathering and overall shave performance they are top notch.
DR Harris and Penhaligon's soaps are also two to consider.
Other than that get any French soap you can find: L'Occitance, Martin de Candre, Pre de Provence, Provence Sante and R&G are all brilliant.

[Xert]

For a DE wait until a mint Sticky comes up and go after it with all guns blazing. They are definitely an acquired taste, but if you take to them then they are unbeatable. Relatively rare, superbly engineered as well as rather attractive (as far as DE's go anyway.

Soaps:
T&H and Mitchell's are the best performing soaps currently available IMO. Not much to write home about scent wise, but as far as lathering and overall shave performance they are top notch.
DR Harris and Penhaligon's soaps are also two to consider.
Other than that get any French soap you can find: L'Occitance, Martin de Candre, Pre de Provence, Provence Sante and R&G are all brilliant.

Superb advice. Where it seems you're really lacking is in the aftershave department. I'd recommend C&E's balm in whatever scents you prefer, and Baxter's and Musgo Real are absolutely indispensable.

[qhsdoitall]

Superb advice. Where it seems you're really lacking is in the aftershave department. I'd recommend C&E's balm in whatever scents you prefer, and Baxter's and Musgo Real are absolutely indispensable.

What? No Anherb? :D

[hyperwarp]

LOL...from the looks of RN's BarberShop he only needs the Merkur HD and the "sampler" pax of blades !!!! So for $40 - $50 he'll be in DE heaven

[PalmettoB]

Where could i pick up a good Gillete Super Speed or the Merkur HD.

As was mentioned, there are several qualtiy vendors that carry the HD. As for the Superspeed, your best is a local antique shop, or Ebay. There are some nice specimens to be had there, but don't overpay.

[TraderJoe]

Ive never been much of a, what do you want for christmas type of guy. Anything i wanted i usually just go out and buy. But since discovering all this wet shaving i will definately have alot to ask for.


As long as Santa is treating, you might as well swing for the fences:

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And

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AND

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The brush & stand alone are $310.

They also have an aftershave splash I've been meaning to try, and talcum powder.

[IsaacRN]

Ummm...Santa isnt that generous with a thirty year old. His magic is reserved for younger kids :P

[qhsdoitall]

Ummm...Santa isnt that generous with a thirty year old. His magic is reserved for younger kids :P

I guess that means you can't hear the sleigh bell ringing anymore. :(

[Xert]

What? No Anherb? :D

Well, I did try and limit my options to ones that I'd tried...If someone wants to send me their bottle I'll be sure and get back to Isaac ASAP! :rofl

[IsaacRN]

I guess that means you can't hear the sleigh bell ringing anymore. :(


Oh I can hear those bells....:D

[msandoval858]

More straights, some honing stones, and every guy needs a good Simpson brush. Maybe a nice Duke or Chubby :D

[IsaacRN]

you know..i thought about another brush....but im so happy with my Savile.i dont know that i want one atm.

[madmedic]

I could survive on:

Merkur HD
Mitchell's Woolfat Soap
Shavemac Pure Badger Brush
Gillette Blue Silver Blades
Anherb Aftershave Conditioner
Floid Genuine Aftershave Splash

[TraderJoe]

I could survive on:

Merkur HD
Mitchell's Woolfat Soap
Shavemac Pure Badger Brush
Gillette Blue Silver Blades
Anherb Aftershave Conditioner
Floid Genuine Aftershave Splash

You left off De Vergulde Hand :D

[madmedic]

You left off De Vergulde Hand :D


I know....but I had to pick 1:mad:


You see.....as I am in the Uk.......Mitchell's actually works out around the same price as DVH:D

[TraderJoe]

I know....but I had to pick 1:mad:


You see.....as I am in the Uk.......Mitchell's actually works out around the same price as DVH:D

Poor Rene, I'll be a De Vergulde Hand user for life :rofl The last time I ordered stuff, he had to make special trips to round-up all the DVH stuff for me ::

[Mottern Man]

1. HD
2. Home Made Soaps (if they are made with love then they are the best)
3. Aqua Velva
4. Bay Rum
5. Pick a brush any brush (but make sure it is a Kent :D)

That is all I need to be happy. (oh and food, booze, wife, kid, back rub, football, lazy-boy etc.)