Reddit mentions of Parker Safety Razor - Faux Horn Handle, 100% Silvertip Badger Men's Shaving Brush & Stand

I'm using the Merkur 38C and I love it. I have very thick/coarse hair so the extra heft feels great.

I also use the Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood scent, it smells absolutely fantastic.

I tend to get pretty bad razor burn so I use Nivea post shave balm for sensitive skin, which also smells great. Using the sandalwood cream with that balm makes my bathroom smell like walking into a barber shop from 100 years ago haha. Even my wife loves the smell.

I definitely do recommend at least trying a pre-shave oil. Everyones different, it may do nothing for you, or it may really help. I use Lather & Wood, and it stopped like 99% of my razor burn

Blade sampler pack, YES!

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I also highly recommend you try out one of the less expensive options for a shaving brush before jumping to that expensive of a brush. I started with the Perfecto cause it had great reviews and was inexpensive (its just a pure badger hair, nothing too fancy). My plan was to upgrade brushes down the line, but it feels totally fine. If I ever upgrade, I'd get the Parker silvertip brush since its silvertip badger hair, but still only ~$60

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Edit: 10/10 recommend an alum block or styptic pencil, especially if you're new to wet shaving!

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Good Luck!

Don't mean to hijack this thread, but i just decided to hop on the band wagon and after a little research and time i went ahead and bought all the gear to start shaving proper. All of these items have high reviews, but i hope i didn't fall into a fake quality trap like you are describing. Is this all good? (and is it also all i need?)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OPJ1K74/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LEU3PJS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LMNG7UK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NCMMBA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KO46CTA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000053L6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pro tip: Buy some quality safety blades and you'll save thousands over your life over a shitty "5-blade" gimmick, plus get a better shave. The most expensive part of the setup is getting a quality shaving brush. You don't want to spend less than $60 on that because the glue will fall apart and you'll just have to buy another. Buy a good one and it will last you forever.

There are great reasons never to buy Gillette again. Their ad campaign isn't one of them.

Razor

Blades

Brush

Cream

I've read articles and seen pictures, but I'll give the videos a look...

Everyone is touting safety razors for a reason. Here is what you want...

Pick up a Merkur Classic safety razor.
https://www.amazon.com/MERKUR-Classic-MK-34C-2-Piece-Double/dp/B002A8JO1Q/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=merkur&qid=1565340143&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

Then buy some Feather refill blades (they are the sharpest I have found without dragging)
https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Blades-30-Ct/dp/B002OCANQI/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3F44F5VGGF2N1&keywords=feather+razor+blades&qid=1565340348&s=gateway&sprefix=feather+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-7

Get a nice silver tip badger shaving brush
https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety-Razor-Silvertip-Bristle/dp/B00LEU3PJS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=badger+shaving+brush&qid=1565340426&s=gateway&sr=8-4

A decent quality razor and brush stand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725X6TNH/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0725X6TNH&pd_rd_w=vS9lk&pf_rd_p=8dbd62ec-d8d3-48e5-b85d-16f701719d81&pd_rd_wg=MJlWF&pf_rd_r=AWB84ARTRPN3QVS12KKD&pd_rd_r=e316a787-1b5c-4984-8255-71ebf10c06f0&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyT0pTWlZPSTkwRTk1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODY4ODA2Mzk3VjNBV1hDUUhIWCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk1NTY5U0xYWkpYODJXTE41JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

A good shaving cup to get a nice lather
https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Chairman-Shaving-Stainless-Standard/dp/B07GF6ZKTP/ref=pd_bxgy_194_3/143-9531827-5381065?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B072PRBWXR&pd_rd_r=4c94e9c8-bddd-4e03-bdd9-5bfe1d171d33&pd_rd_w=WFwmN&pd_rd_wg=yvSPW&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=YR6K9GZT62D1RRN31AB3&refRID=YR6K9GZT62D1RRN31AB3&th=1

Then grab some Tabac or Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving pucks. (I prefer Tabac since it reminds me of my father and grandfather. Traditions die hard I guess)
https://www.amazon.com/Tabac-Original-Maurer-Shaving-Ounces/dp/B000GHYXG4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=tabac&qid=1565340634&s=beauty&sr=1-2

Taylor of Old Bond Street
https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=OHNKVBMKBAAT&keywords=taylor+of+old+bond+street+shaving+cream&qid=1565340657&s=beauty&sprefix=taylor+of+old%2Cbeauty%2C191&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AMAE8K0LRQPCN&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUzlaRTNXNjZUS1c4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY4ODE3MU00RVdWVzg1UlFPWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjA4ODg2NEE1UFZJQ1pTMllXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

/r/wicked_edge for alot of info but I just started shaving alone at 31! I started with a Shavette too so pretty hard. But my ritual works like a charm.

1. Take a hot shower.
   
2. when you are done. come out and wash your face with some Glycerene soap . Any some with the same contents works. I leave it for around 1 mins. Then apply shaving cream lather on top of it.
   
3. Time to make some lather! use a brush it helps moisturizing and massaging the lather into your beard and pores. Two types of Brushes:
   
   

• Synthetic hair brush. option one. Good option 2 cheaper Just keep in mind if you go synthetic then buy shaving creap and not soap.
  
• Boar/Badger - You will need to pay up here. I went Silvertip Badger which is the finest but with the cheapest brush. This has a whole different prep so PM if you wanna shell out a few extra bucks but live in bliss. keep in mind that Synthetic is just as good.
  
  
• Buy a shaving bowl or any soap bowl will do, take your brush into the soap/cream. For soaps creams buy something with Glycerine1 My favorite scent is this one 2. See this video to make lather
  
  

4. Shave. With the grain or across as a beginner. A good Double edge safety razor to start with some blades very sharp so careful
   
   
5. When you are done splash your face with some cold water onceor twice. Use an alum block around your face. If it burns alot it means you were too rough on that area. After that a splash of with hazel.
   
   
6. Wait a few mins and use some nivea sensitive after shave balm
   
   Remember always pat your face with the towel to dry. Dont rub.
   
   Tips on how to shave with a DE are plentiful on youtube.
   
   Enjoy. Feel like a Boss.

Thank you very much for your advice. Using it I was able to make a list of stuff to buy:

[Safety Razor] (http://www.barbershop.no/muhle-r89-twist-tradisjonell-barberhovel) / Considering this one as an alternative

[Sample Blades] (http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-SILVER-Blade-Sampler/dp/B004UIZFQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451666031&sr=8-1&keywords=razor+blade+sampler+pack) / Considering to just get these right away

[Shaving Soap] (http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_1?s=luxury-beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1451661564&sr=1-1&keywords=Proraso+Shaving+Soap)

[Beard Shampo] (http://www.barbershop.no/beardbrand-skjeggsjampo-tree-ranger)

[Beard Conditioner] (http://www.barbershop.no/beardbrand-skjeggbalsam-tree-ranger)

[Beard Oil] (http://www.barbershop.no/beardbrand-skjeggolje-tree-ranger)

[Beard Brush] (http://www.barbershop.no/oak-natural-beard-care-skjeggborste)

[Aftershave] (http://www.barbershop.no/proraso-liquid-after-shave-cream-eukalyptus-og-mentol)

[Badger Brush] (http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety-Razor-Silvertip-Included/dp/B00LEU3PJS/ref=pd_sim_194_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51OTe6MleLL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0540M8DXQ0NG605310NR)

[Lather bowl] (http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-Porcelain-Shaving-Handle/dp/B000FIH8XO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451664550&sr=8-3&keywords=lather+bowl)

[Beard Scissors] (http://www.barbershop.no/seki-edge-skjeggsaks-mustasjesaks)

Razor Stand

What do you think?

Also
>Definitely don't shampoo every day,

Why shouldn't I shampoo every day?

>and definitely don't shampoo worth something not meant just for beards.

What do you mean?

Hmm OK I'm convinced! I'll try safety blades again.

Here's what I'm currently using, can you guys please recommend anything you think I'm missing?

1. Cleanse with Nivea for men https://www.amazon.com/NIVEA-Men-Sensitive-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00GXZS5VW/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503739105&sr=8-2&keywords=nivea+for+men+cleanser
   
   
2. Art of Shaving pre-shave: https://www.theartofshaving.com/shaving-products/pre-shave-oil-unscented/PG_00670535100003.html
   
   
3. Lather with Xpec using https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LEU3PJS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
4. Load up Feather Razor Blades NEW Hi-stainless Double Edge blade in Merkur HD 34C (I also own backup blades which I haven't tried yet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ILXRPQ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AV66TL2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
   
   I basically only shave WTG at the moment but I have to lather 2-3 times to get a full shave since my form really sucks.
   
   This is all in the shower, when I'm done, I use the shower head (warm water) to clean face, finish showering, then cold water, then:
   
   
5. Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, 12 Oz
   
   
6. After shave https://www.theartofshaving.com/shaving-products/after-shave-balm/after-shave-lotion-ocean-kelp/00670535200048.html?cgid=shaving-products-after-shave#start=1
   
   
7. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Facial Lotion with SPF, 3.38 oz