I got my Valentines day present early. Jessica (and the girls) got me a shaving kit. One that includes shaving oil, shaving creme a badger hair brush and post-shave lotion. Wow! This shaving experience is probably uncommon today compared to 100 years ago. Who thought that using creme from a can was a good choice? The oil helps keep the razor from mutilating my already funky skin. The creme & badger brush create a nice smooth lather on top of the oil, and then the razor slides across my skin getting the hair up and off while keeping the skin in tact. The lotion was not greasy and really made for a nice, smooth shave that I look forward to employing for years to come. Thanks, Jessica, Abby & Evie! And for those of you who wet shave, consider dropping a small amount of money on a kit like this, it will make shaving fun, and the results are well worth the extra cash because you’ll feel like the $50.oo (USD – and that’s an estimate, I don’t know the actual cost) is shining in your face.
I’ve been using a badger brush and shaving soap (Williams if you care) for nearly a year now and can’t imagine being without it. The lather is great and the brush really helps me get a closer shave – not to mention that I can exfoliate and still feel manly. 😉 I’ve also found that a splash of witch hazel just after shaving makes the lotion go a little “further” and keeps me from getting quite as many razor bumps.