To hell with waxing. I use razors. For a while I was even into using straight razors; there's something "pure" about it.
I'd be interested if any of you guys have recommendation for soaps/creams/shave sticks, either that you use or your ladies use.
I have tried straights but haven't been able to really nail down my technique. Need to get back at it.
Here is my favorite razor...The American Bull Mastiff Deluxe:
MuppetFace, I actually make my own shave cream which I use with a brush and my wife LOVES it. It's extremely expensive and tedious to make
....but here is my secret recipe....
Ingredients:
1)
1 Bottle of this2)
1 Bottle of this3)
5 teaspoons of this4) 1 tablespoon olive oil
5)
1 of theseInstructions:
01) Mix 50% of 1 and 2 together (1 cup each).
02) Blend by hand.
03) Mix in 5 tablespoons of #3
04) Mix in 1 tablespoon #4
05) Pour in to #5
06) Mixture will be runny so you need a brush to pump it out on.
07) Lather up
08) Shave
09) Enjoy super smooth result.
10) Makes a little over 2 cups
Total cost: ~ $6 and you should have enough to last you a year or more. I also add a drop or two of tea tree oil. Coconut scent is my wife's favorite.
Also, I just ordered a HUGE shipment of shaving supplies and I mean HUGE. Included in my order is an extra brush I don't need. It's new but it's a horse hair brush. MuppetFace...if you want it...it's yours. It is actually the same model as my daily shaving brush. It's smelly at first but works like a charm and the smell fades quickly.
Now...personally, for everyday care, I LOVE the above recipe.
For those times when I can take my time and enjoy a proper shave,
I use this shaving cream. It's amazing and you only need a dab. A shaving brush is also a must.
My routine consists of taking a hot shower. After cleaning my face, I take some conditioner and apply it to the areas to be shaved and leave it on. Once finished showering, I dry everything EXCEPT my face (which still have the conditioner on) and exit. Once outside, I heat up a towel and make it steaming hot. I will use this to remove the conditioner. While the towel is getting ready, I get my shave cream ready along with the brush. I take my towel, remove the conditioner and lather up. 3 passes with with a DE and that gives me a baby butt smooth shave. Rinse everything off with ice cold water.
I then pat dry and apply witch hazel. Allow that
to dry and apply my DIY after shave cream. I then get dressed and apply whatever cologne the wife likes and proceed with my day.
When I used cartridges, I would get severe razor burn and tons of ingrown hairs. Ever since I started wet shaving...no razor burn and no ingrown hairs.
