[Aevum]

i need a new brush at this moment, i guess im gonna look in to it this xmas,

probobly picking up a shavemac superbadger,

 

[scott_d_m]

I'd like to purchase a shavemac as well, but for some reason all of sudden I can't afford one....since finding this place

 

[Aevum]

actually, i was thinking of 40-50 dollar best badger brush,

theres no point getting a nice soft silvertip for shaving soap,

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by Aevum /img/forum/go_quote.gif theres no point getting a nice soft silvertip for shaving soap,

Are you talking by experience?
I find there to be a big difference between a $50-75 best badger brush (no silvertip) and my current Simpson Chubby 2 Super (which is a $250 Silvertip one) with soap. It lather up much faster, and I end up with a much smoother apply to the face.

 

[dmk005]

I also notice a big improvement with heat retention. The middle of my Rooney's finest has a heat pocket that is marvelous, one that I did not experience with my standard badger brushes. And the comfort!

Some think silvertip brushes are only for cream because they are softer but I think the length of the bristles has more to do with it's application towards soap or cream, not the quality of the bristles.

 

[darckhart]

psh i take the straight razor into the shower with me and go to work. plenty of steam, water, and no work up involved!

 

[dmk005]

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Originally Posted by darckhart /img/forum/go_quote.gif psh i take the straight razor into the shower with me and go to work. plenty of steam, water, and no work up involved!

Ack!

careful not to drop that straight razor!

 

[martook]

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Originally Posted by dmk005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ack! careful not to drop that straight razor!

Yeah, I thought dropping the soap was bad enough...

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by martook /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, I thought dropping the soap was bad enough...

ROFL

 

[dmk005]

Ordered a Gillette slant today and a Simpson "Major" travel brush (super). I always enjoy shaving better on the road because no little children running between my legs so why not get the best travel brush money can buy?

 

[Oxyjin]

I use 2 bladed disposable razors with the grain. I once tried shaving using baking soda instead of shaving cream and it left my face sore for days. Supposedly its good for oily skin as baking soda soaks up most of the oil. I go though 1 disposable a week on average.

 

[krmathis]

Some of my shaving gear.

 

[DemonicLemming]

I use King of Shaves non-menthol shave gel, some of their shaving oil (applied about a minute before I apply the shave gel), and a Shick Quattro. I used a Mach 3 for a while and liked that, but switched to the Quattro.

I also occasionally use Braun shave "foam" with aloe. Don't quite like it as much as the KoS gel because it lathers up a lot and makes it hard to trim the goatee.

I also normally knock down stubble with a buzzer, then shave. I have facial hair like steel wire, and I can't use a razor blade past 3, or the max of 4 times before I start getting razor burn and ragged shaves.

 

[navmau]

I got the crabtree & evelyn naturals mens shaving cream. oh boy it is good stuff!

Need to use a little bit and it works wonders, fantastic lubrication, cools the skin and smells great!

BTW I don't use a shaving brush as its too much hassle for me, but this cream works fine if you just lather it up with your fingers.

 

[olblueyez]

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Originally Posted by DemonicLemming /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use King of Shaves non-menthol shave gel, some of their shaving oil (applied about a minute before I apply the shave gel), and a Shick Quattro. I used a Mach 3 for a while and liked that, but switched to the Quattro. I also occasionally use Braun shave "foam" with aloe. Don't quite like it as much as the KoS gel because it lathers up a lot and makes it hard to trim the goatee. I also normally knock down stubble with a buzzer, then shave. I have facial hair like steel wire, and I can't use a razor blade past 3, or the max of 4 times before I start getting razor burn and ragged shaves.

BIG X2 on the shaving oil. Dragging the razor removes the shave cream and a layer of natural oil from your skin. This results in scraping, burning, or cuts if you drag the razor across the same patch of skin twice. Oil up first and you will get a much better shave.