The Shaving Thread

[Newfie]

For Christmas I received a Merkur Futur D/E adjustable safety razor (polished) along with the matching stand, badger brush and soap dish
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Newfie (and any others who are into the "shave ritual") what is your aftershave of choice? I am currently using Herban Cowboy's Organic Aftershave Balm. I plan on doing some checking around on badgerandblade.com as well, but any immediate recommendations would be appreciated.
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The Futur is a nice razor. probably my favourite DE right now of the 5 I own.

As for favourite aftershave, LOL, that's a deep question. Basically I have 2. Old Spice Original. Reminds me of my father shaving when I was young, and the smell of my grand-dad when he was done shaving (RIP). I like mama Bear's Summer Aftersave. It's basically unscented and looks like semi-thick milk. Very nice and refreshing!!

This is all very interesting, and has me rethinking spending so much on those damn machIII blades.

On another note, the last thing I would see as feminine is shaving your face with a straight razor. Well, except for the bearded lady at a carnival.

Barry, I was thinking the same, but right now I've probably spent more in the last 2 months than I would have in 2 years on M3 blades. But I have enough stuff now to do me for 5 years of DE and straight shaving. But shaving stuff is like cigars, always another purchase on the horizon!!!!

I've used shaving soap and a brush before, during the first gulf war when entertainment was at a premium and I had some free time. It's nostalgic, so I can see the attraction. These days, I'm short on time, so I stick to the Mach 3 and shave gel in the shower. I use an electric when I'm in a real hurry or getting rid of 5:00 shadow before an evening out. Electric is very irritating to me, so I shy away from it.

Kenyth, right now, I enjoy shaving so much I make time for it. I'll often shave at night before bed when The Bride is watching crap on TV, but I'll normally get up 1/2 hour earlier than I used to and shave in the morning. Usually though, I can only shave every 36 hours.


WILL:

How ya feelin' this morning dood!!!!!

[Monk]

WILL:

How ya feelin' this morning dood!!!!!

Oh my aching head!

Man, I tell ya, don't drink and post!

-W.

[Monk]

As for favourite aftershave, LOL, that's a deep question. Basically I have 2. Old Spice Original. Reminds me of my father shaving when I was young, and the smell of my grand-dad when he was done shaving (RIP). I like mama Bear's Summer Aftersave. It's basically unscented and looks like semi-thick milk. Very nice and refreshing!!

One thing that should be noted about Aftershaves. Any containing alcohol will not be good for your skin and a good aftershave should contain moisturiser of some sort.

I have the same memories of Old Spice as you Newf and although I don't use it much for the above reason I just posted, I do keep a bottle around :)

-W.