Electric shaver, which one?

[MarinePMI]

These days I tend to prefer boar to badger.

I personally find that boar bristle works up a better lather than badger, and with badger the results can vary greatly dependent on the quality of the brush. I have also found that a boar brush sheds less hairs than badger. On the down side, a boar bristle brush probably takes a little longer to break in than badger.

If you've not tried it I can recommend giving boar a try. Both Proraso and Omega make cheap boar bristle brushes that work perfectly well.

As to a razor, either straight or double safety, depending on whether shaving before or after the first cup of coffee!

I think boar versus badger really depends on the type of shaving soap, and how hard/soft your water is. Boar tends to work better with softer soaps or creams IME.

 

[willie_gunn]

I think boar versus badger really depends on the type of shaving soap, and how hard/soft your water is. Boar tends to work better with softer soaps or creams IME.

Interesting, I hadn't really considered the hardness of the water.

Here at home we have water that is medium to hard, with CaCO3 at 300ppm, and I stick with Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap and the safety razor:



However for years I have traveled a lot for work, so end up shaving using different water in different countries, and sometimes even different continents. The brush, razor and the shaving creme remain the same, as for travel I take them with me - using a razor handle (bought from here) that takes disposable multi-blade heads. I can't honestly say that I've ever really noticed much difference in terms of the lather generated.

 

[kenbro]

I like to use these….when I do shave.
Ken.

 

[User00056]

Most talk about razor's and how close they get, but the key is getting the stubble to stand up. And for that, nothing beats a badger haired brush, working up a lather to get the stubble to stand proud. Even with cheap razors, lather made with a badger hair brush will get the closest shave you can get.

We used to use a badger brush and shaving stick when I was in training after joining the RAF. You got a cracking lather with that combination.

By far the best thing about the shaving stick though, was the ease with which it could be hollowed out to allow a prawn to be inserted

 

[MarinePMI]

Interesting, I hadn't really considered the hardness of the water.

Here at home we have water that is medium to hard, with CaCO3 at 300ppm, and I stick with Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap and the safety razor:

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However for years I have traveled a lot for work, so end up shaving using different water in different countries, and sometimes even different continents. The brush, razor and the shaving creme remain the same, as for travel I take them with me - using a razor handle (bought from here) that takes disposable multi-blade heads. I can't honestly say that I've ever really noticed much difference in terms of the lather generated.

Here in southern California we have very hard water, so have noticed that some shaving soaps require a bit more work to get a thick, sticky lather to stand up the hair. As such, I tend to use soaps from Italy and a couple from here in the US, that have a higher fat content. I've tried several UK soaps, but they just never really worked well with the hard water we have here. Takes forever to work up a good lather.

I've been using this brand of late, and have been very happy with them.

Amazon.com: The Goodfellas' Smile,SHIBUSA 2 (Almond, Peach & Ylang Ylang), Luxury Itallian TALLOW Shaving Soap, Formulated for Use with A Shaving Brush, Made in Italy : Beauty & Personal Care

 

[willie_gunn]

Here in southern California we have very hard water, so have noticed that some shaving soaps require a bit more work to get a thick, sticky lather to stand up the hair. As such, I tend to use soaps from Italy and a couple from here in the US, that have a higher fat content. I've tried several UK soaps, but they just never really worked well with the hard water we have here. Takes forever to work up a good lather.

I've been using this brand of late, and have been very happy with them.

Amazon.com: The Goodfellas' Smile,SHIBUSA 2 (Almond, Peach & Ylang Ylang), Luxury Itallian TALLOW Shaving Soap, Formulated for Use with A Shaving Brush, Made in Italy : Beauty & Personal Care

Great, thank you - I've just ordered a tub from the Edwin Jagger website

 

[Pedro]

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