Ever use a shaving brush?

[perry]

Do you feel the DORCO razors are good quality?

West Coast Shaving sells a few sampler packs that contain the DORCO blades if you wanna try them out.

Razor Blade Sample Packs | West Coast Shaving

The guy that runs the company got his start by selling sampler packs in the classifieds of Badger & Blade, and it's bloomed in to a full business now a couple years later.

 

[Mackey]

My Dad and my Grandfather both used brushes to apply their shaving lotion, but today this seems to be a lost practice. I don't know of anyone who uses a shaving brush.

Does anyone out in INGO land use a shaving brush? What are the benefits? What should one look for when purchasing a shaving brush?

Thanks

It's just a hastle, but I've used one just for nostalgia.

 

[IndyIN]

They are exactly the same as DSC. Research shows that they supply DSC.

And I think they are awesome. I use the 4-blades, about one cartridge a week.

Sorry, I meant compared to the big name brands like Gillette.

I'm going to give them a try.

 

[45calibre]

i wanted to buy a straight razor to shave with before i found out they were like $200

 

[Sailor]

Badger brush and Edwin Jagger razor for me. Poraso soap and Astra premium blades. Blades cost me 9 cents a week and the shave is better.

Start slow and let the weight of the razor reduce your beard. You will get the hang of it without slicing up your face.

 

[Carmelbythecorn]

Thanks to all for their advice. I purchased a brush at Art of Shaving at the Fashion Mall.

We'll see how it goes...

 

[perry]

i wanted to buy a straight razor to shave with before i found out they were like $200

Nah, you can get a kit including strop and brush for that much Vintage Blades LLC*::*Straight Razor Sets*::*Complete Straight Razor Sets - Dovo Carbon Steel

But the sky is the limit on straight razors it seems.

Thanks to all for their advice. I purchased a brush at Art of Shaving at the Fashion Mall.

We'll see how it goes...

Hopefully you weren't intending to get away from Proctor and Gamble (Gilette) because they own AoS. There's a guy that goes by mantic59 on YouTube that made some excellent videos that should help you get started. http://sharpologist.com/shaving-videos

 

[HalfCocked]

I started using one several years ago. Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7Aj9vwrtc

manic59 has a lot of great shaving videos on you tube. Also, Badger & Blade - Home a great web site with lots of info and advice.

 

[badwolf.usmc]

I discourage anyone from using "Dollar Shave Club". As soon as I signed up, I started getting spam mail by the boatload. Also, my son and his roommate both had their debit cards used frauduently within a week of sign up. Not sure it's related to DSC, but hard to dismiss as a posability.

Interesting, thanks for the info.

 

[Mad Macs]

i use a badger brush, Taylor of old Bond Street shaving cream, and a Merkur Double edge razor to shave with daily. Just bought 300 blades for $15. the other day, that should last me 5 years or so. Looks like the price has gone up a bit on the blades, but even at $7.80/box they're a steal.

Amazon.com: Derby Extra Double Edge Razor Blades, 100 Count: Beauty

 

[buffalohump]

I recieved my first brush at Fort Campbell Ky, Had a beard fron 1970 to 1987.have used a brush since then, Wally World has them & the cakes. Very inexpensieve

 

[steve666]

I use a mug and brush regularly, though I did draw the line at the straight razor... the double edged safety razor is as far as I'll take it.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Am I the only one that read this thread title incorrectly?



-J-

 

[sepe]

I'm confused by this "shaving" thing. It has been at least 5 years since I was clean shaved...never again.

 

[mike8170]

I use a brush not only to shave with, but they are great for removing the dust on my weapons. I use the lather, the guns get break-free

 

[indiucky]

I only have to shave once a week.(I gotta lil' injun in me like 90% of folks with Kentucky roots do. I mean I am no Eliizabeth Warren or anything) and I have used the brush (Badger bristles made in England) for the past 15 years. I like it and believe it or not Burma Shave is my soap of choice.


Like previous posters stated, I use double edged safety razors.

 

[Ter]

I use a brush, shaving soap and a 40 year old Gillette safety razor.

 

[Butch627]

My dad passed away almost 30 years ago but I still use his old shaving brush 3x a week.

 

[joslar15]

Badger brush, Pils double edge razor with Feather blades and a variety of soaps; Mitchell's Wool Fat and L'Occitane are a couple favorites.

 

[dekeshooter]

Badger brush, Poraso soap, a 60+ year old Gillette double edged razor and Pinaud Bay Rum Aftershave. I've been doing it this way for about two years now. The smoothest shave of my life.