anyone into wet shaving?

[greggsiam]

For those that might not know, wet shaving is how it was done in the past, with a safety razor or a straight edge. For me it's one of those "why have I not done this before" things. In general, wet shaving provides less irritations, provides a much cleaner shave, and prevents ingrown hairs.

Using a proper shaving cream or soap takes a bit longer to lather, but it's far better for your skin than aerosol cans of foam. There's also a huge amount of artisan soap companies like Stirling Soap or old favorites like Taylor of Old Bond Street.

Going from a Mach 3 to a Rockwell 6S was quite an eye opener. In just the first week there was less irritations and my skin was healthier. The up front costs for a good razor, brush, and soap or cream is more, but over all you save on expensive cartridges that don't really work as well and have more irritation. It does take a bit longer to shave in the morning, but it helps me to slow down and focus. I actually look forward to shaving now.

[Flex368]

Yes. I´ve been using a Merkur 38C for years with Musgo Real shaving cream and Feather FH-10 blades.

[ejvette]

Interesting I might try it

[Brew]

I shave with a straight razor each morning.

[Snow-Dweller]

I shall look into this.

[1William]

There is a reason that razor blades have evolved and the use of a safety razor or straight razor, while nostalgic, is a time consuming process. Not to mention the possibility for cuts and other issues. I got on board with the safety razor a few years ago and had my barber give me the tutorial and I watched a lot of videos on YouTube. In the end, I looked like I had been in a fight with barbwire and it only got slightly better with practice. Time consuming and painful. I agree with the better pre-shave oils and creams as opposed to the can stuff but the modern razors are expensive for a lot of reasons but they are, hands down in my opinion, better than the safety razor or straight razor for daily, at home use. Or you can do what I have done and grow a beard.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I shall look into this.

Me too, heading over to youtube now......

[brandrea]

I can’t imagine ... I cut myself regularly using mach3’s

[greggsiam]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Me too, heading over to youtube now......

You can also check out r/wicked_edge on Reddit as well. There really is a huge following for people into this. I'm already getting sucked into the wide assortment of artisan soaps.

For those that might not care for the safety razor aspect, you can still get a good soap/cream and use a nice badger brush in conjunction with a typical cartridge razor. It does help lift the hair and makes for a more pleasant shave.

[greggsiam]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I can’t imagine ... I cut myself regularly using mach3’s

I was a bit apprehensive at first, but I actually cut myself more with a Mach 3 than a safety razor. You never apply pressure, just let the blade do the work. The Rockwell 6S I have is adjustable, so you can set it to a really mild shave if you like. The first time I shaved I had it set to R2 and it felt like I was just rubbing a smooth steel bar on my face.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

For those that might not know, wet shaving is how it was done in the past, with a safety razor or a straight edge. For me it's one of those "why have I not done this before" things. In general, wet shaving provides less irritations, provides a much cleaner shave, and prevents ingrown hairs.

Using a proper shaving cream or soap takes a bit longer to lather, but it's far better for your skin than aerosol cans of foam. There's also a huge amount of artisan soap companies like Stirling Soap or old favorites like Taylor of Old Bond Street.

Going from a Mach 3 to a Rockwell 6S was quite an eye opener. In just the first week there was less irritations and my skin was healthier. The up front costs for a good razor, brush, and soap or cream is more, but over all you save on expensive cartridges that don't really work as well and have more irritation. It does take a bit longer to shave in the morning, but it helps me to slow down and focus. I actually look forward to shaving now.

I used to get a barber straight-razor shave a couple of times a week when I lived in BKK many years ago. The head and shoulder massage at the end was the best part. I think it was about 20 baht in those days.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I can’t imagine ... I cut myself regularly using mach3’s

Not me. I get a nice, BBS shave with the Mach3. I do use a Simpsons Chubby 1 Super Badger brush, Proraso green line...pre-shave cream, cream and splash

I don’t have time, nor the patience to use a safety razor. I tried one out, but it’s not for me.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

I was a bit apprehensive at first, but I actually cut myself more with a Mach 3 than a safety razor. You never apply pressure, just let the blade do the work. The Rockwell 6S I have is adjustable, so you can set it to a really mild shave if you like. The first time I shaved I had it set to R2 and it felt like I was just rubbing a smooth steel bar on my face.

I will need to take baby steps ... maybe I'll try at my barber. I've always heard it's a very relaxing experience

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[Moggo]

Shaving is the bane of my life, thick dark stubble within minutes after shaving! A daily chore which hurts no matter what I try as I also have sensitive skin.




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[Bluside]

I tried using a safety razor, but went back to my Mach 3 Turbo after a few times. It's just easier and faster for me.

[Rock]

I have used an electric shaver since I was about 18 yrs old.
There is nothing enjoyable about shaving and I really don't care that the electric shaver does not provide as close a shave as a manual razor, and nor does my wife.
I would grow a permanent beard if the only alternative was a daily wet shave.

[Moggo]

Originally Posted by Bluside

I tried using a safety razor, but went back to my Mach 3 Turbo after a few times. It's just easier and faster for me.

I find the Mach 3 drags/sticks on my skin for some reason, I use Wilkinson Sword Hydro 3 or Schick in USA I think it’s called.


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[xspect]

I used all kinds. Double edge, single edge and straight (cut throat).

I prefer a straight edge at night when I have time. I usually use a double edge in the morning when Im in a hurry.

For the people that said the always cut themselves. Its usually a bad technique, wrong blade or wrong razor for them.

I shave with a wade and butcher 7/8 spike full wedge. Is this a good razor ? Heck yes. Will it leave me baby bottom smooth? Yup.
Does it look bad ass ? Yup. If your just getting into shaving should you get one to buy once, cry once on the cost ? Well that depends if your medical
Insurance is paid up.

My point there are razors for different skill levels. You just have to find your skill point and start from there. I personally like the old Gillette’s fat boys double edge. You can dial how close the shave to be.


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[michaelodonnell123]

I tried it all, but the good ol' Bic razor and Barbasol shave cream is still the best. Perfect shave every time.

[tudorbaja27]

Yessir! Got into it about 6 months ago after having had a "small" beard for about 2 years. I absolutely love it! Every 2 days I take about 10-15 minutes for my morning shave, it's become a ritual!

I use the Astra platinum blades. And the Taylor of Old bond street cream.

Baby Face FTW!

P.S. I always found it interesting how my grandfather moved away from a DE razor as soon as newer ones came around, and now I'm going back to the old-school style

[.brian.]

Originally Posted by walds11

I don’t have time, nor the patience to use a safety razor.

Originally Posted by Bluside

I tried using a safety razor, but went back to my Mach 3 Turbo after a few times. It's just easier and faster for me.

Originally Posted by Rock

There is nothing enjoyable about shaving

I agree with these guys.

I use the Gillette Sensor Excel which is a 2 blade cartridge. I pray they don't ever stop making them, because I am not a fan of the 3+ blade cartridges.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by .brian.

I agree with these guys.

I use the Gillette Sensor Excel which is a 2 blade cartridge. I pray they don't ever stop making them, because I am not a fan of the 3+ blade cartridges.

My man, I use the same, for years, I buy them in bulk, bah humbug this retro grouch curmudgeon abhors, despises, detests & loathes shaving!

[bgolfo]

For those into wetshaving I use this daily...
Custom Wolfman .74 with polsilver
Declaration B5 Jefferson brush
B&M soap with aftershave

[Widows Son]

My Dad used to say that shaving was a man's daily punishment for his sins!!!! I have a collection of straight razors but don't have the courage to try them. The best way to get a really close shave is to wash your face thoroughly before shaving, it softens the whiskers.

[Al1969]

DE razor user here.

Kent brush.
Gillette ‘Fatboy’ razor.
Proraso shaving products.
Very rarely get any nicks or cuts. It’s all about proper prep and technique.
For those just starting out, it may be a good idea to keep a styptic pencil on hand.

I’ve been doing for at least 25 years. Here’s a link to a great forum with tons of information on techniques and products. https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/

[SDRider]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

You can also check out r/wicked_edge on Reddit as well. There really is a huge following for people into this. I'm already getting sucked into the wide assortment of artisan soaps.

For those that might not care for the safety razor aspect, you can still get a good soap/cream and use a nice badger brush in conjunction with a typical cartridge razor. It does help lift the hair and makes for a more pleasant shave.

I tried the safety razor but after a few nicks I went back to the mach3 cartridge razor. I use Taylor of Old Bond Street and a badger brush though. Sandalwood is my favorite. I haven’t used aerosol can shave cream in years.

[RazorD]

Originally Posted by Brew

I shave with a straight razor each morning.

What he said....

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by Brew

I shave with a straight razor each morning.

A man among boys...

[Brew]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

A man among boys...

Nah. We all could use one, if we're willing to take some time to learn and perfect a skill, rather than rely on technology.

[Phrank]

I've loved traditional shaving for a long time, restore old vintage straight razors, love the old Gillette DE razors, but especially love using the old soaps, some recipes that have been around for over 100 years. Using a good soap, as opposed to the horrible canned goo, is so much better for your skin. Using a straight razor is also much better for use as opposed to disposables filling up landfills.

For me, it became somewhat about reclaiming my life from a series of "tasks" to transforming it into "experiences".

Oh, and you think buying too many watches is bad, buying too many razors, brushes, soaps is another wormhole.

Also, saw this video, thought the guy was going to shave with the butcher knife on the kitchen wall, turned out the guy was a master with a razor, and it just made me want to learn, and it was is a lot of fun to master something new. Check it out:

The Manliest Shave:



I start or end my day with a relaxing shave, using a beautiful badger brush, a soap usually made from a recipe decades or 100 years old, and enjoy the clean shave.

Here's one of my shaves, with a 175 year old Wade & Butcher, "The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor, For Barber's Use", and a superb badger brush....