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My amount of experience pales in comparison to some of the other fine shaving gentlemen here but I very much like my puck of D R Harrisin almond. Good luck

Thanks. Where is the best place to get EJ or Vulfix brushes from?

I am interested in how to use Alum. Thanks to my education largely from the good folks at SMF, my nicks and cuts have greatly diminished but there are still a few sometimes. I've read of people using Alum after they shave to control small cuts and oozing but I don't know what to do with it. Any tips...

Alright gents, this is getting close. I'm narrowing it down the the EJ medium best vs. one of the Vulfix but a super seems to be closer in price. Which Vulfix would you recommend? Thanks for all the help.

Thanks for the input so far. My main concerns were finding a decent quality brush that is not too far to one extreme or the other. Like I said, I primarily bowl lather with soap. Like to EJ recommendation but looking into Vulfix or Simpson. Any input appreciated.

I've gradually been working on my shaving technique and equipment. Looking to upgrade from my starter boar brush from WalMart. What is a reasonably priced ($30-$50) middle of the road brush for soaps (Harris) to start on?
Thanks
Jedidiah

Still looking for my first "good" brush to upgrade from my starter VDH boar. Looking at Vulfix 403 or EJ Medium Best to start with. I mainly use soaps, with the occasional cream. Any input appreciated.
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Jed

Thanks for the replies. I have started with VDH to learn on and got what I think are pretty good results, at least waaay better than when I started. Looking to move up in the shaving world. I am leaning toward Harris or T&H.
Thanks again,
Jed

Looking for first good soap purchase to upgrade from VDH and looking for best place to buy Truefitt and Hill or Trumpers soaps. I see Paul at Connaught has D. R. Hill which is on the short list.
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Jed

Looking for first "good" soap and considering Taylor's of Old Bond St. Undecided on scent but that is not first consideration. Quality of lather, protection, ease of building lather, etc. much more important. What do you all think?
Thanks,
Jed

I have just recently read a couple references to this and saw the one video that shows how on 3 types of blades. I am curious as to what this does, how many are doing it, do you do it before or after a shave, etc?
Inquiring minds want to know
Jed

Just trying out new blades and tried Feather blades for the first time last night. What a great shave! Way smoother than the Derby Extra I had been using. No irritation, especially compared to the Derby which gave some burn. Curious to see how long they last but impressed so far with no adverse effe...

I need help ID'ing my grandfather's old Gillette that has gotten me started in DE wetshaving. I was under the impression that it is a Fatboy but I am not sure. The handle measures 3.16 in long, .445 in diameter at the end and the head is 1.71" long by .987" wide. The underside of the head ...

I am still learning the DE finer points and just wondering how many shaves you all get on average per blade. I realize there is alot of variables but just a general guideline will do. I can detect when my blade gets dull and starts to pull so I replace it. I average 4-5 shaves but looking for input....

I bought a pack of Schick brand blades at a local drug store about 3 or so years ago when I first found my grandfather's Gillette Fatboy. I recently drug them out and found them to give a pretty decent shave. I can no longer find them locally and just wondered if anyone knew anything about them. The...

Looking to upgrade from my VDH boar to my first badger. C&E out of BBB but saw the Vulfix Best Badger #403 at classicshaving.com for $39.99 and looked about right. This is about what I want to spend but want something that will do soaps and creams and hold up over time.
What do you think?
Jed

I totally agree with the last post. I am a 3-passer, WTG, XTG, and ATG. The keys for me were prep and learning how to make good, well-hydrated lather (thanks to Mantics videos).

I had been leaving the soap in the bowl I use to work up the lather but after watching Mantic's videos I see that he charges the brush and then takes it to the empty bowl to start the lather. I seem to make a decent lather leaving the soap in the same bowl but wondering if separate bowl is better? T...

Looking for first "good brush" and noticed the Vulfix "London Series" on Connaught's and wondered about the quality vs price? Thanks,
Jed

Thanks for the info. I just ordered a sample pack from West Coast. I will let you know how it works out.
Thanks again,
Jed