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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[Indio]

Mitchell’s Wool Fat is outstanding. Pleasant but nondescript fragrance. Also worth looking at Hampshire Wool Fat on ETSY. Ratna (the vendor) makes some lovely fragrant lanolin based soaps.

In terms of brush, I have a couple of Simpson Best Badger brushes (Chubby 1 and Duke 3) which are brilliant, but I am finding Yaqi brushes to be at least as good and now rarely use the Simpsons. Yaqi 24 or 26mm knots will generate a rich lather from even the most difficult soaps. They can be had for less than a tenner on Ali express, but you have to wait a week or 10 days.

[TheTigerUK]

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

I have wet shaved all my life but never realised I needed one of these until reading this post, arrives tomorrow :)

[oldoakknives]

What a load of old cock.

Next you'll be telling me how your badger torturing brush is so wonderful.