Reddit mentions of The Body Shop Men's Wooden Shaving Brush

u/amanforallsaisons did a fine job. However, you're asking about amazon and looking for a budget deal.

The Dorco PL-602 is the most-affordable good DE razor.

The Body Shop synthetic brush is a plisson-type synthetic. I don't have one, but I know people who do. It looks good, and should be soft-tipped, and easy to use.

EDIT: let's go with one I do have: razorock plissoft

Soaps are a littler harder - do you like fruity scents or non-fruity scents? There are shaving soaps on Amazon (Razorock and WSP) but not in sampler form. You won't go wrong with soaps from either Razorock or WSP.

A blade bank I picked this as the add-on item rather than Prime, because it's cheaper and you'll have enough to make the add-on order work if you use your cart instead of 1-click buying.

Get a sampler pack of blades. I prefer tryablade.com for samplers, but if you wish to do amazon, this isn't all bad. The normal problem with a sampler on amazon is that you're getting blades from the same factory, so you aren't really getting a chance to sample well. Here, they're at least well-regarded blades, so it's not terrible.

Alum - if you hold alum to your face where you nick yourself, it will stop the bleeding.

Witch Hazel. A lot of people like Thayer's. You can use any witch hazel you like as an aftershave - I put this one here because I'm tempted to get it myself. lemon Thayer's witch hazel

Balm. Not strictly necessary, but if you find yourself burning, it won't hurt to have on hand. nivea post shave balm

Honestly? If you use shave oil, like Shave Secret (walmart), you don't need the brush or shave soap. Savings can be had if you're incredibly price sensitive. But many people prefer the brush and lather method.

Shave bowl. I use a collapsible bowl which is convenient for bowl lathering when I travel.

Oh, links...
Silvertone double edge razor http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050HO9MI

Arko shave stick, easy to lather, and a pretty decent smell www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002A5OLHQ

There are all different kinds of brushes, here are a few
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BWNR9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1377634966&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G647Y8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1377635019&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001PDDEVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1377635056&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Also, for $26 is a good brush, from Larry at whipped dog.
www.whippeddog.com/products/view/silvertip-badger

Blades, well look on amazon for a sampler pack , or try maggard;
www.maggardrazors.com/index.php/product-category/razor-blades/
Make your own, or choose one of theirs!

If you go with a cheap brush, splurging on a good cream is worthwhile.

If you go with an expensive brush, Col. Conk is good enough.

Cheap Brush / Expensive Cream

Expensive Brush / Cheap Soap

The stand does not make a bit of difference, and a mug is a mug, unless it's a scuttle.

While we are on the subject, does anyone have a suggestion for synthetic brushes? I am planning on picking up this brush from The Body Shop because it is cruelty-free. Has anybody used it? How about their shaving soap?

> You didn't mention what kind of brush you have but I would suggest taking a look at some of the Maggards brand.

I got this one.

I also have the Maggard brand synthetic on the way! Honestly wish I got that sooner but the body shop one was available right away so I ended up springing for it.

I am looking forward to getting soaps, sadly I can't smell them before buying them due to my location but I bet if I actually research this time I can get something I like.

I've had this one for about 10 years and the wood is just now starting to look pretty rough. Still works very well.

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Shop-Synthetic-Shaving-Brush/dp/B001PDDEVS


https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/skin-care/shaving-supplies/mens-wooden-shaving-brush/p/p000363

Ohhh sorry I missed your point about price.

Shave cream and brush for $10-15 will be tough... but you can do it for about $20.

Couple cream options ($10 or less):

Palmolive For Men Classic Palm Extract Shave Cream 100ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Y1ELM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6sBwCb19FTMJ9

Old Spice Shave Cream - 70 g (Original) - Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/000004458X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CvBwCbQZ9ART0

C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream with Eucalyptus Oil 147g/5.2oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O7UI18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DwBwCbW9Q5RHD

Proraso Shaving Cream, Refreshing and Toning, 5.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hxBwCbMNJSWK1

And this is a perfectly good starter brush for $10:

The Body Shop Men's Wooden Shaving Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PDDEVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CyBwCb3YSDEH8

Nancy Boy shaving creams are very gentle. The signature shave cream is especially nice. Don't let the name scare you.

http://www.nancyboy.com/premium-shave-cream/

I find Prorasso to be quite strong and the scent is a bit too imitation. I wish I could help you with the brush though. I have the opposite problem and would prefer a brush that's stiff and scratchy. You sould try a synthetic brush. This one is described as "super soft":
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Shop-Synthetic-Shaving-Brush/dp/B001PDDEVS