[jodgey4]

I'll post pictures when I can, thanks for the advice, that's exactly what I was looking for!

 

[Huwge]

I have some green paste, never knew what it was for!

Green paste is good, best if you check on one of the forums how best to use it. Don't put it on your current strop if you only have one. I have a couple of strops, one natural and two more with red and green paste. Also good if one of the strops has a linen back.

Full hollow is great but can be a little bouncy if you have a heavy beard.

 

[Bengkia369]

Shave of da day!

 

[customcoco]

Shave of da day!

Tabac, always a winner. 
 
What kind of aftershave do you use with those ? Lovely bowl, by the way. 

 

[Bengkia369]

Tabac, always a winner. 

What kind of aftershave do you use with those ? Lovely bowl, by the way. 

FA Sport aftershave, Brut or Proraso pre/aftershave cream

 

[fzman]

Nobody shaving any more? lol.... I always get here too late. Rockwell Sr, and blades, blades blades -- crazy many that I am.

 

[fzman]

Is that a Merkur Slant or a normal Merkur? I've had a Slant a few months now and really like it.

I visited Merz Apothecary in Chicago this weekend, what a great place for shaving supplies and men's grooming products in general. It's very nice to be able to smell things in person rather than relying on sometimes vague descriptions.

I live in Chicago- this place is awesome-even 2+ years into the future!

 

[anoobis]

Let's see if this picks up again!

 

[fzman]

I would like to see that happen. I am a newbie to DE shaving, and am more than happy to be a PITA to anyone who wants to share... LOL

 

[PointyFox]

I've tried pretty much everything and my favorite is Gillette Fusion followed by a vintage butterfly opening Gillette DE razor. Cartridge razors are just so much faster and comfortable than DE or straight razors. Also I've been using the same cartridge for about 3 years and it is still fine. The secret is stropping it on your skin (an arm) in the opposite direction a few times before using it.

 

[SoundDouble]

I never did get a real straight razor, but I have a little setup I use. Most of the time the safety razor, and the low-fi speaker for background entertainment.

 

[megabigeye]

Don't know if anybody is familiar, but the Bevel system is great for guys with sensitive skin or that get a lot of in-growns, or, really, just general itchiness from shaving. Their blades, handles and brushes are complete junk, but the priming oil, cream, and restoring balm work wonders. I used to love shaving but only shaved once or twice a month because I'd always have unsightly/painful in-growns on my throat; now I can shave as much as I want.
I feel like an informercial here.

@PointyFox I'm going to guess your beard is... not as full as mine. I used to be able to get a Mach 3 cartridge to last for about a week and it was tugging and being nasty by the end. I can get a Bevel DE blade to last one shave.

 

[Pro-Jules]

Any new Braun shaver with this

https://uk.braun.com/en-gb/male-grooming/shavers-replacement-parts/clean-charge-station

 

[Pro-Jules]

Am I the only one who thought gents. was short for 'genitals'?

Yes

 

[Trihexagonal]

I use a disposable Bic razor and shave in the shower using soap. I use my hand to cover the beard I want to save and shave up to it so I don't need a mirror.

I never use any aftershave or cologne and can't stand the smell of it on my face.