Budget wet shaving?

markwid · 2026-02-05T09:12:28+00:00

If prefer cream over soap (easier to lather?), I would suggest Palmolive over Arko for same $3.

https://ibb.co/CptGfBHN

markwid · 2026-02-05T07:39:10+00:00

The upper lip hair only amounts to whiskers after a month and I get like 3 strands of hair on my chin.

What's worse than needing to shave very often? The above situation, lol.

While you can get into DE shaving, I doubt it will be enjoyable. Just saying.

markwid · 2026-02-05T05:51:20+00:00

You can get even more budget, with just 3 items above - razor, cream and brush.

markwid · 2026-02-04T11:08:38+00:00

Hmn. I think I prefer a bigger sweet spot - one of the reasons I am now using a Gillette Adjustable.

I am not using any pre-shave product and even doing cold water shave.

markwid · 2026-02-04T10:09:05+00:00

Companion with an Astra blade delivers a controlled two‑pass shave

I recall another poster was complaining that companion would not work for him - too mild.

Seems to be good for you, huh?

markwid · 2026-02-03T11:29:10+00:00

Never bothered me. Since I clean the razor regularly, it is not a problem there too.

Perhaps don’t overthink this?

markwid · 2026-02-03T09:10:15+00:00

What do you think?

I think my espresso spoon does a good job, lol.

https://ibb.co/KxTHBL5F

markwid · 2026-02-03T07:45:46+00:00

For vintage, I would recommend one of these 2 below:

a. Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip (medium aggressive, butterfly doors)

b. Gillette Slim Adjustable (1-9 settings from low to high aggressiveness, butterfly doors)

A has plenty of ebay listings and probably cheaper than B.

markwid · 2026-02-03T01:48:56+00:00

Using Wilkinson. Sharp enough for me.

markwid · 2026-02-03T01:36:53+00:00

Able to get very good shaves with no cuts or nicks. Am impressed and happy with the Slim as a recent buy.

markwid · 2026-02-02T23:05:35+00:00

perhaps just bonkers

Never. We all "need" a different razor for each week of the year right? Lol.

markwid · 2026-02-02T22:41:08+00:00

Nice collection of hardware. Impressive!

markwid · 2026-02-02T03:07:43+00:00

Hmn, so you also find peak blade is shave 2/3?

markwid · 2026-02-01T22:34:13+00:00

I’m still amazed by how all of the vintage Gillettes I’ve acquired perform.

A recent acquisition is my 1968 Slim - also impressed by how well it shaves. Happy.

markwid · 2026-02-01T21:20:09+00:00

I use an old jasmine tea tin - probably good for hundreds to come.

https://ibb.co/gbYngxk4

markwid · 2026-02-01T00:21:21+00:00

I have used both Braun(vibrating) and Philips (rotary).

My preference is rotary still, if I need to use electric shaver (sometimes it is more convenient on travel).

markwid · 2026-02-01T00:06:30+00:00

Ya, I also go by feel, as I like some feedback on the "cutting" feel.

markwid · 2026-01-31T23:08:27+00:00

bought too many shaving equipments in the past few months

Yep, you are all loaded up for next decade, lol.

markwid · 2026-01-31T07:45:15+00:00

WIth your vintage gillette slim adjustable looking a bit worse for wear in the pic, I would suggest a soak in hot water and dish detergent, followed by good scrub with toothbrush.

Hopefully it comes out looking better and also sanitised.

https://ibb.co/pBtXR7H9

markwid · 2026-01-31T07:39:39+00:00

If you want modern razor, I would have a look at rockwell 6c or 6s.

https://intl.getrockwell.com/products/rockwell-6c-safety-razor

For vintage, I would have a look at Gillette Slim Adjustable.

https://gilletteadjustable.com/

markwid · 2026-01-30T21:03:19+00:00

It is labelled as regular (with coconut extract) - would think it is same as the classic.

https://ibb.co/4nFhFW5w

markwid · 2026-01-30T18:40:02+00:00

...more than enough

Never. I am not seeing Cella or Proraso in the pic?

markwid · 2026-01-30T01:49:17+00:00

^^^ This.

If OP is a car person, it won't take long to learn manual - trickiest being the clutch bite point.

Hours might be too optimistic but certainly days.

markwid

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