Comments on: Old fashioned wet shaving

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:58:39 +0000

I have been wet shaving for years now and I must say, the best shave soap I have used is one by the name of MacTavish Shave. Purchased 1 3/4 ounce cake at a tobacconist shop. I love the light scent and after shaving, my face feels clean. Not just soapy clean, but clean from chemicals. Thick lather that lasts throughout your shave and then some. Well worth the price of $1.95. Scottish name, but made here in the USA.

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:18:22 +0000

I can’t agree more – I changed to brush + shaving cream/soap two years ago and I get a MUCH better shaving experience AND I save money. I can’t believe people keep shaving against the grain thinking it gets a closer shave either!
I would really like some advice as to where I buy my first safety razor as Trumpers don’t seem to list any on their site at the moment (except the travel one). Any recommendations sincerely welcome.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:20:13 +0000

Sage advice David. I haven’t made the plunge with a straight or safety razor _yet_ but have recently switched over to shaving soap and a badger brush.
That change alone saves cash, decreases razor burn and provides a much closer shave. It’s also fun to lather up with a brush like you see people do in old movies and TV shows.

David says:
The addition of a badger brush and proper shaving soap was the most pleasent change to my shaving routine.
However the most cost saving change was the ditching of Turbo Ultra Supersonic Mach 7-TM in favour of safety razors. A pack of ten for £2.50 ($4.40).