lol... thanks for the shout out.. Truthfully, yes I have spent much time and money finding the perfect system due to being a hairy fucker and I get razoe rash easily.
Here's my system and why
1) Double edge safety razor. It's ridiculusly cheap. Buy a handle off amazon. Then buy a sampler pack of blades. This pack will give you a variety of blades from different manufactuers. Try them and find the one you like the best. They are all slightly different, however in general you can't go wrong with "feather" blades -->
https://www.amazon.ca/Feather-Double-Edge-Blades-Count/dp/B00AGG3MUI/ref=sr_1_8?crid=D2J33PCAF725&keywords=feather+razor+blades&qid=1590594572&sprefix=feather+,aps,319&sr=8-8
It should be noted that dull razors are the main cause of razor burn along with improper shaving technique. With double edge razors blades, I use each blade just two times before tossing it. I am still using the same package of blades I bought for like 40$ after a year and a half. Its literally about 20$ a year to use a fresh sharp blade all year for me.
2) Next you need the rest of the system which is preshave oil, good shaving cream and good after shave. I have tried a huge variety of different brands from the most expensive to cheap stuff. Here is the ones I'd recommend
Best- Truefitt and HIll
2nd- Taylor of old Bond street
3rd- Rocky Mountain Barber Company
4th- The art of shaving.
I'd recommend any of the above companies for their preshave, shave cream and after shave.
Price wise, Truefitt and Hill is insanely expensive and comes from England lol.. they are the oldest barber shop in the world.
Best bang for your buck is Taylor of Old Bond Street.. And you can buy it right from amazon. I'd recommend starting with this company. Here is what I'd buy to start
Preshave oil
Taylor of Old Bond Street 1.06 oz / 30ml Sandalwood Pre Shave Oil by Taylor of Old Bond Street : Amazon.ca: Beauty & Personal Care
www.amazon.ca
OR
Pre-Shave Oil – Made in Canada - With Sandalwood Essential Oil, Jojoba Oil and Argan Oil - Seven Oil Blend for a Smooth Shave by Rocky Mountain Barber Company – 1 floz : Amazon.ca: Health & Personal Care
www.amazon.ca
Shave cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce: Amazon.ca: Beauty
www.amazon.ca
OR
After shave
https://www.amazon.ca/Aftershave-Taylor-Old-Bond-Street/dp/B003B3WF5Q/ref=sr_1_21?crid=2HUX5QPI2SGQV&keywords=taylor+of+old+bond+street+pre+shave&qid=1590595027&s=beauty&sprefix=taylor+of+old+bond+street+pre,beauty,191&sr=1-21
OR
Find Rocky Mountain Barber Company products at low prices. Shop online for bath, body, cosmetics, skin care, hair care, perfume, beauty tools, and more at Amazon.ca
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Can't forget a brush to make your shaving cream
Find GRUTTI products at low prices. Shop online for bath, body, cosmetics, skin care, hair care, perfume, beauty tools, and more at Amazon.ca
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I know it seems like a lot of money up front, but I promise you will be shocked at how long this stuff lasts. You spend way more money on cartridge razors than you'd ever spend buying this stuff.
I should also say, don't buy double edge blades and try to use your regular gillete shaving cream and no preshave/after shave. It doesn't work that way lol.... You need to buy it all and don't try shaving with it until you have it all double edge hangle, double edge blades, badger brush, preshave oil, good shave cream, after shave....
And that being said, watch youtube video's how to shave with this stuff.
I used to hate shaving and dread it, but now I look forward to it and get such a close shave I only need to shave 2-3 times a week.