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Post by jray on Feb 5, 2016 16:14:17 GMT -6
@mowgli - I make my own and it's easy, cheap and exactly the same as any you can buy - 2 parts castor oil and 1 part olive oil - add a few drops of an essential oil if you want and you're good to go. Just saved you $30.
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Post by exophobe on Feb 5, 2016 16:19:24 GMT -6
@mowgli - I make my own and it's easy, cheap and exactly the same as any you can buy - 2 parts castor oil and 1 part olive oil - add a few drops of an essential oil if you want and you're good to go. Just saved you $30. Sort of. It'll cost $30 to get the stuff, but he'll make about 10x as much as he could have bought for that same money.  |
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 5, 2016 16:52:12 GMT -6
I have so much shaving cream. I think my whole family bought me shaving cream one Christmas.
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Post by jray on Feb 5, 2016 16:56:23 GMT -6
exophobe-it may be close because I already had the olive oil. Castrol oil and essential oils are relatively inexpensive and as for the olive oil, it depends how much you buy but of course it can be used for cooking too.
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Post by drewcandraw on Feb 5, 2016 22:14:23 GMT -6
exophobe-it may be close because I already had the olive oil. Castrol oil and essential oils are relatively inexpensive and as for the olive oil, it depends how much you buy but of course it can be used for cooking too. Dollar store sells all of it so 3 bucks haha...may not be best quality though. I still have my preshave from AoS that I bought in 2012. I barely even dented that tiny bottle |
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Post by exophobe on Feb 5, 2016 23:03:11 GMT -6
exophobe-it may be close because I already had the olive oil. Castrol oil and essential oils are relatively inexpensive and as for the olive oil, it depends how much you buy but of course it can be used for cooking too. Dollar store sells all of it so 3 bucks haha...may not be best quality though. I still have my preshave from AoS that I bought in 2012. I barely even dented that tiny bottle ... But definitely don't use Castrol oil instead of castor oil. You've got some upscale dollar stores selling essential oils though, I'd be worried they're mineral oil with a dab of whatever essential oil. |
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Post by yinzer on Apr 8, 2017 16:16:32 GMT -6
Sorry for not completely reading through the whole thread. I was thinking of giving DE shaving a shot. I always get bumps on my neck it seems no matter what I do, must have sensitive skin. Figured why not try wet shaving (only thing I've yet to try).
What's a good set to start with? Local stores carry the Van Der Hagen sets, or should I get something online?
As you can tell I have no idea what I'm looking at or doing, any help would he appreciated on the subject!
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Post by bentin on Apr 8, 2017 18:28:42 GMT -6
Sorry for not completely reading through the whole thread. I was thinking of giving DE shaving a shot. I always get bumps on my neck it seems no matter what I do, must have sensitive skin. Figured why not try wet shaving (only thing I've yet to try). What's a good set to start with? Local stores carry the Van Der Hagen sets, or should I get something online? As you can tell I have no idea what I'm looking at or doing, any help would he appreciated on the subject! West Coast Shaving has some high quality, but reasonably priced kits that have all of what you'll need. You can save a little expense by using a cream like Proraso and skipping the shaving brush, bowl and more expensive soaps or creams. A good mirror, I use a cheap Umbra from Container Store, also helps make things easier in the warm water of the shower. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 10, 2017 8:47:09 GMT -6
I second westcoastshaving.com. the trick is to find a DE razor and blades that aren't too aggressive for your face. I started off with a Merkur but found that the vintage Gillette fat handle techs were mild for my face. The Personna red blades were also mild for my skin, whereas, certain other blades shredded my face. I haven't shaved in awhile because i've let my facial hair grow out though.
with DE shaving there's a bit of a learning curve. Most guys are accustomed to shaving with a plastic disposable so when they shave they press down harder because the blade is so light, but with DE razors the added weight makes that unnecessary. If you press down too hard with a DE razor your face will look like shredded cheese afterwards.
You don't need to go all out either with DE shaving. To start just get a DE razor and maybe a sample pack of blades to find out which ones work for you. You don't necessarily need a badger hair brush or fancy bowl either, but then again, you might need them if you choose to try some new shaving soaps or creams rather than crappy Barbasol. I got sucked into DE shaving back in 2010 and after amassing a sh*t ton of creams, soaps, blades and such I soon lost interest. the best thing though about DE shaving is that it's very economical. You'll end up saving a ton of money in the long run once you find gear that works for you. Disposables are a tremendous rip off.
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Post by bentin on Apr 10, 2017 9:21:21 GMT -6
Excellent point about starting simple. Change the razor and blades and find what works, then experiment with creams and brushes. I just changed my brush after about ten years with the old one and am impressed with what a difference that alone can make. I've learned that the softest, fanciest brush isn't the best for my whiskers and one with a little more backbone is really nice. Also eats less soap, which is nice.
If I nerd out, I get 100 Personna Med Prep blades for $32 and they last two weeks each. I get about a year to fifteen months out of a $15 Mike's shaving soap bar. So each shave, not counting the brush or razor, costs about 6.5 cents. Pretty sure disposables work out to more than ten times that.
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 10, 2017 11:05:36 GMT -6
there are also 3 types of DE razors, 1 piece (or twist to open), 2 piece and 3 piece. they will all perform similarly, it's just a matter of preference as to which you want to use. My preference is a 3 piece. then there are slant blades, open comb, closed comb, etc.
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Post by yinzer on Apr 10, 2017 13:44:11 GMT -6
Well I got a Edwin Jager and a sample pack of blades. Been reading a bit on the subject too, I'll be somewhat nervous the first time I use it I bet. I read about the no pressure and the angle etc etc but I probably won't understand until I finally try it.
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Post by bentin on Apr 10, 2017 13:53:14 GMT -6
Did you order a stiptic pen or alum block? Good for stopping the bleeding.
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Post by yinzer on Apr 10, 2017 14:06:05 GMT -6
Did you order a stiptic pen or alum block? Good for stopping the bleeding. Nah I ain't got time to bleed. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 10, 2017 14:09:28 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Apr 10, 2017 14:41:04 GMT -6
Well I got a Edwin Jager and a sample pack of blades. Been reading a bit on the subject too, I'll be somewhat nervous the first time I use it I bet. I read about the no pressure and the angle etc etc but I probably won't understand until I finally try it. You should have no worries. easy to use. Personally I don't use a cup/bowl/mug to make the lather. Simply lather it on your face with the brush. |
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Post by yinzer on Apr 10, 2017 14:43:21 GMT -6
Well I got a Edwin Jager and a sample pack of blades. Been reading a bit on the subject too, I'll be somewhat nervous the first time I use it I bet. I read about the no pressure and the angle etc etc but I probably won't understand until I finally try it. You should have no worries. easy to use. Personally I don't use a cup/bowl/mug to make the lather. Simply lather it on your face with the brush. I did get a brush. A mid tier one if my research is correct. Also got some porarso (not sure if that's spelled correctly) cream that has shea butter and is scented with sandalwood. Hope it works out. Didn't really plan on doing across the grain or against the grain passes but who knows. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 10, 2017 14:46:11 GMT -6
Against the grain remains one of the dumbest concepts in shaving. Unless you're just a hairless weirdo, this idea is stupid.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 10, 2017 14:51:30 GMT -6
You should have no worries. easy to use. Personally I don't use a cup/bowl/mug to make the lather. Simply lather it on your face with the brush. I did get a brush. A mid tier one if my research is correct. Also got some porarso (not sure if that's spelled correctly) cream that has shea butter and is scented with sandalwood. Hope it works out. Didn't really plan on doing across the grain or against the grain passes but who knows. I do go against the grain on one small area under my right side jaw. Not sure why that's the only area. You also know you should shave twice.? |
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Post by yinzer on Apr 10, 2017 14:53:31 GMT -6
I did get a brush. A mid tier one if my research is correct. Also got some porarso (not sure if that's spelled correctly) cream that has shea butter and is scented with sandalwood. Hope it works out. Didn't really plan on doing across the grain or against the grain passes but who knows. I do go against the grain on one small area under my right side jaw. Not sure why that's the only area. You also know you should shave twice.? I've never shaved twice in my life. I never heard of doing multiple goes in one session until I started looking up the whole DE stuff. Always just went with the grain so far. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 10, 2017 15:00:07 GMT -6
Yep, I've been doing two passes for about 15 years now. I do one run at 3 and one at 4 with my Merkur Futur. Nice to have the adjustability, but Inreally want an open comb.
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 10, 2017 15:03:04 GMT -6
I've always done my first pass with the grain and my second pass against the grain because I can still feel those pesky stubbly hairs. shaving against the grain is necessary if you want your skin to be smooth like a baby's bum
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Post by bentin on Apr 10, 2017 15:14:48 GMT -6
Ouch. I just pull my skin tight, like I would with a straight razor and it gets me as smooth as going against without the burn. Maybe if I still used a duller blade, but Med Preps are out for blood when going ATG.
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 10, 2017 16:21:52 GMT -6
I cut myself occasionally when going atg, but thats usually if i'm trying to shave fast. Going wtg has never given me smooth shaves
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 10, 2017 16:26:38 GMT -6
You should have no worries. easy to use. Personally I don't use a cup/bowl/mug to make the lather. Simply lather it on your face with the brush. I did get a brush. A mid tier one if my research is correct. Also got some porarso (not sure if that's spelled correctly) cream that has shea butter and is scented with sandalwood. Hope it works out. Didn't really plan on doing across the grain or against the grain passes but who knows. I have a Rooney badger brush which gets the job done. Never saw the point in buying an expensive silver tip badger brush let alone collect them |
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