Wet Shaving

[CCHGN]

So I go into this store called "The Art of Shaving" and get a honest to GOD hot towel, rich lather, straight razor shave.......I'm hooked. Best shave I ever had..so I walk out with a whole kit: DE razor, Badger hair brush, soap and mug, oil and balm. Disposed of the disposables, I'll never look back. Now I have 2 Gillettes dated 1952 and 1967 adjustable and a Parker in gun metal.

 

[Telum Pisces]

I love the hot shaves I get at the barber.

 

[flyandscuba]

I shave in the shower - done so for years.

 

[TennJeep1618]

It's funny that you posted this. I just recently got into traditional wet shaving with a DE razor. I found my first one at a flea market for $6. It turned out to be a 1954 Gillette TV Super Speed in the original case, worth at least $50.

Then I went on to order a sample pack of 10 or 12 types of blades, a boar brush, bowl, a few different types of shaving soaps, creams and aftershaves and one of these stands: http://www.etsy.com/listing/96637703/wood-shaving-stand-for-safety-razors

I find it to be a much closer shave than using a cartridge razor, it just takes a little more time.

BTW, I ordered most of my stuff from Maggard Razors and I was extremely pleased with their prices, very quick shipping and personalized customer service.

 

[Seanpcola]

In the shower for me too. I do agree that the old style system is closer though.

 

[aknavy]

Shower for me too....can't hardly shave in front of a mirror. Never gave the older style a chance though, may have to one of these days. I do like it when I go to a barber that uses a straight razor to do the edges.

 

[Urbanfuturistic]

I used to have one of those when I was a kid. It was so I could play shave while dad was really shaving. Ive only had a barber shop shave once, and it was nice. However, I dont think I could do a DE shave though. Id cut myself. Also, I dont grow facial hair fast or full enough to worry about anything outside of a cartridge razor.

 

[FrankT]

I shave in the shower too Scuba, have for years! Best blades on the planet are the schick Hydro 5

 

[TennJeep1618]

I used to shave in the shower with cartridge razors and I even did this morning with my DE because I was running short on time. You can still shave in the shower with a DE if you get a face-lathering shaving cream. This morning I used Lucky Tiger with my Maggard MR10 razor with an Astra Stainless Steel blade. Worked wonderfully with no cuts. Made 2 passes, so it took an extra minute or so more than it would have taken with a cartridge razor.

 

[Milesvdustin]

Don't buy anything at art of shaving, you greatly overpay for their products. Stick to sites like westcoastshaving.com and similar. A great forum is badger and blade. Buy razors and stuff through the members and supplies from site sponsored vendors. That tv super speed would fetch about 25 bucks in absolute mint condition.

I have been traditional wet shaving for seven years now. I have 6 gilette double edge razors and many different soaps, shave creams, aftershaves and balms. My wife thinks I'm nuts! I only have one brush, a Rooney 1/1 in silver tip. I have a straight razor as well, a dovo 6/8 in tortoise shell. I don't use it much as the learning curve is steep!

 

[Milesvdustin]

I also have a gilette travel double edge razor to sell if anyone is interested. The case sucks but the razor is good. Check out Walmart for the van der hagen deluxe soap they sell. A couple bucks and it's one of my favorites. The oil that art of shaving sells will gum up your brush something fierce!! Order some proraso pre/post shave, tons of menthol for summer!

 

[Choppersled]

How are the old school razors on very heavy facial hair?

 

[TennJeep1618]

I have a pretty coarse beard and the DE razor works well for me. It feels like the razor is just gliding over the skin, rather than tugging at the hair like a cartridge razor.

If you're looking for information, Badger and Blade forum (as mentioned before) is a great resource. http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/wiki/index and http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge also have some great information.

 

[Scrooge]

Add me to me the shower camp! Since I'm bald, I just shave head and face while showering!

 

[Snow Bird]

Haven bought shaving cream in 35 years. When I shave where the beard isn't I just wait untill the end of the shower and they are soft . Unless you like the smell of the shaving cream it is a waste of money.

 

[Milesvdustin]

The best part of shaving with a double edge razor is the blades are so cheap. Buy in bulk they cost about a nickel each and last 3-4 days. So even with a coarse beard it's not expensive to change blades every few shaves or even every shave. There are some extremely sharp blades out there (feather) and many more gentle blades. Get a sampler pack and try them out to see what works best before you buy a bunch.

 

[Jaxon1023]

Add me to me the shower camp! Since I'm bald, I just shave head and face while showering!

Same here lol.

 

[Patoz]

In the shower also, for the last 30 years. I had no idea that was so popular, but it just makes good sense...and less mess. :lol:

 

[Jason]

Add me to me the shower camp! Since I'm bald, I just shave head and face while showering!

Yepper....same here, except I'm bald on purpose not by choice hahaha! I found out that regular hair conditioner works wayyyyy better then soap or shaving cream!!!

 

[Welldoya]

You guys can have those old double-edged razors. I grew up shaving with them and experienced way too many nicks. I'll take the safety disposables.
On a side note, anybody remember back when all the medicine cabinets had blade disposable slots in them ? I guess they dropped down between the 2x4s and stayed there forever.