BrisbaneShaver
Member
I heard about this site on one of Cris from Another Cut Above's YouTube videos: How great to find an Australian wet shaving community!
I have been shaving in the traditional way for around 8 years - I honestly don't recall how I came across the DE world but it was some time during university. I've found my preference is for soft soaps/croaps rather than creams or hard pucks and I like to stick to a single razor for my daily (Monday to Friday) shaves (it might be heresy but I'm not a collector, or even a gatherer, of razors... I hope I'm still OK to hang out here
).
I use a Rockwell 6S (on the number 5 plate) and the only other razor I have owned or used was my first, a Muhle R89. The best blades I have found for me (in either razor) are the Feather Hi Stainless though Astra's in the green pack and Polsilver's also treat me fairly well. The worst blades for me have been those made by Derby, Merkur and, ironically, Rockwell. For me a blade must be able to deal with 2 days of course growth on Monday morning and then give smooth shaves 4 more times (Tuesday-Friday).
I make my own soap for giggles, but I've just very recently learned about the likes of WolfPac, Australian Private Reserve and Squadron and I can't wait to buy and try their offerings (particularly the APR aftershaves) - any suggestions for someone who likes a fresh lime/citrus scent?
I look forward to getting involved here and contributing what I can to this community.
I have been shaving in the traditional way for around 8 years - I honestly don't recall how I came across the DE world but it was some time during university. I've found my preference is for soft soaps/croaps rather than creams or hard pucks and I like to stick to a single razor for my daily (Monday to Friday) shaves (it might be heresy but I'm not a collector, or even a gatherer, of razors... I hope I'm still OK to hang out here
).I use a Rockwell 6S (on the number 5 plate) and the only other razor I have owned or used was my first, a Muhle R89. The best blades I have found for me (in either razor) are the Feather Hi Stainless though Astra's in the green pack and Polsilver's also treat me fairly well. The worst blades for me have been those made by Derby, Merkur and, ironically, Rockwell. For me a blade must be able to deal with 2 days of course growth on Monday morning and then give smooth shaves 4 more times (Tuesday-Friday).
I make my own soap for giggles, but I've just very recently learned about the likes of WolfPac, Australian Private Reserve and Squadron and I can't wait to buy and try their offerings (particularly the APR aftershaves) - any suggestions for someone who likes a fresh lime/citrus scent?
I look forward to getting involved here and contributing what I can to this community.
