Epiphany- shaving soap and brush!

[nickyboyo]

For the first time in my life I have just had a shave with some shaving soap, if that’s what it’s known as, applied by a shaving brush.

I’m 53 and just realised I have been doing it wrong for the last 38 years.

It is quicker and easier to shave using a brush to apply the foam.

I’m amazed by the result. Not quite yet brave enough to try alternative shaving devices, a de razor or cut throat, but it could be the start of a slippery slope.

Thank you to the barber in turkey that gave me the bar of soap.

You even smell nice post shave.

What a nice little discovery on what was a normal quiet sort of day.


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[Mr_Mac]

It is indeed a slippery slope! There are whole forums dedicated to the art of shaving. Your wallet might take a hit but on the plus side you’ll probably smell really nice.

[blackal]

I work up the lather in the container, and then work it into my face using the brush - the only downside is you can get soap up your nose and produce sneezing fits later

By preference - I use Mitchells Woolfat Shaving Soap.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you run out of shaving soap - use hair conditioner.

[nickyboyo]

If you run out of shaving soap - use hair conditioner.

Really, well I never, top tip thank you al.

I will also look into your soap recommendation. Like I said, I’m using a bar a barber gave me, so I’m sure your recommendation will be a step up in quality.

Now I have had a few barber shaves lately, if only I could find the balm they run in afterwards. That would be the cherry on the cake.

I used to use Nivea after shave balm, not sure if it’s the same recipe these days, but it made for a good soothing aftershave.

Ps- I'm on Amazon now, and I see what you mean about the bowl

Plus great reviews on your choice of soap

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[nickyboyo]

It is indeed a slippery slope! There are whole forums dedicated to the art of shaving. Your wallet might take a hit but on the plus side you’ll probably smell really nice.

I need all the help I can get


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[Cornholio]

The holy trinity of shaving. Soap. Brush. Straight razor.

I only started using the cut throat a couple of years ago (also at a little over 50), but wish I'd tried it years ago.

Now I'm sprouting a Gandalf-a-like beard, it's not getting much use...




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[subzeer0]

U are doomed now...kai captain pakka user here..down to 14 brushes...and a myriad of soap

No way out of this hole

Good luck...you will need it ha

[ralphy]

Top tip, especially if you use a decent brush:



A stand to hold the brush so that it dries naturally, holds your razor too and also a shaving bowl (if only to catch the drips from the brush).

R

[Mr_Mac]

I need all the help I can get


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Try this place www.theshavingroom.co.uk

I like to think of it as the tz of the shaving world.

[Lelykins]

I've used a Simpsons artificial hair brush for 2 or 3 years now and can highly recommend. Used to use badger, horse, donkey, cat ....whatever they were but none are better than this in my opinion.

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[nickyboyo]

R

Now that looks the business

I'm using the only shaving brush I have bought, without looking at any others.
1.90 euro from a Chinese supermarket in Portugal, loses hairs like a Persian cat in summer, but so far, once, has done it's job admirably.

Baby steps


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[prexelor]

I was reading the other day that a hot flannel wrapped around the face, really improves the shave (after taking off the towel 😁). I’m yet to try this.

I use Astra or Personna blades. Feathers are very good but very sharp.

[blackal]

I was reading the other day that a hot flannel wrapped around the face, really improves the shave (after taking off the towel ). I’m yet to try this.

I use Astra or Personna blades. Feathers are very good but very sharp.

Yes, or better yet - have a wet shave immediately after a sauna.

[Longblackcoat]

I was reading the other day that a hot flannel wrapped around the face, really improves the shave (after taking off the towel ). I’m yet to try this.

I use Astra or Personna blades. Feathers are very good but very sharp.

I’ve used Feathers for the last two decades and have never found a better blade.

[Hocuspocus]

Proraso soap for me. I buy the larger bag/bladder aimed at barbers and decant as I need it into a small lidded jar.

Experimented with DE razors but gave up and went back to disposable blades.

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