Again, it’s worth shopping around to find one that you like the sound of but the main decision here is whether to go for a cream or soap. Soaps are the harder of the two and generally require a little more work to create a suitable lather. It can be argued that they are more economical than creams but the difference is negligible. Either way, you only need a tiny amount on the brush and, with a little water, they can be worked up into a luxurious foam that will shame any canned goo.
All that’s needed now is something to do the actual cutting, namely, a blade. This is where things start to get tricky. It’s easy to research razors and brushes and find something suitable but, whilst there are many reviews to be found online, the blade is such a personal thing that the only way to find the best is to try them out. However, reviews can be helpful in narrowing the field somewhat and, once a few potential choices have been identified, it’s possible to find websites that offer sample packs of a few brands to try out. Once a blade has been settled upon it’s then time to start enjoying the financial benefit of traditional shaving.
The double sided razor blade can bought in bulk online for what amounts to as little as ten cents a blade. Given that they will each deliver at least two shaves before needing to be replaced, it soon becomes apparent that a considerable saving is being made over the conventional, modern-day methods. This will soon cover the cost of the initial outlay for a razor, brush and cream and lead to a lifetime of savings.
The only thing that now remains is to perfect the technique. There are many guides online for the newcomer to traditional shaving and some will make the process seem more complicated than it needs to be. The key thing to remember is to not put pressure on the razor. Let it just glide over the skin without pushing down. Most razors have a natural weight to them and the blades are sharp enough to do the job on their own without the need to be pushed or scraped across the face. It is common to make two or three passes when shaving like this which leads some to bemoan the extra time it can take. Once the techniques are perfected, however, the difference is minimal, and the end result so preferable, that it’s impossible to consider going back to the canned foam and disposable razors simply to save five minutes.
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