I have a short beard and long mustache but miss safety razor shaving. Itll be mainly for my neck, but still want a nice set. Any recommendations on a safety razor set-up? Budget would be max $500-$1000. Thanks everyone!
I LOVE my Rockwell 6s, I would highly recommend. My Razorock Plissoft brush was cheap but works great! For soap, my recommendation is Stirling, although I havem’t tried many others.
Sweet! Thanks buddy!
What are your thoughts on Mahle?
Do you mean Mühle? If so, the Rocca is a great stainless steel razor, and if you like aggressive razors, the R41 GS (the are other models, but only the “GS” is made from stainless steel) is another great option. I’d stay away from the zamac razors since you’re looking for something that lasts.
They also have limited edition titanium razors, which are neat, but they are all in the secondary market now
Stirling ++;
With that budget, you can go big and get a wonderful Wolfman Razor.
I have tried the WR1, WR2, and WR3 with different blade gaps, and the WR1 with the .74 mm gap ended up being my favourite DE razor
I’m tentatively seconding @walden@sub.wetshaving.social’s recommendation for the CF Legacy: I don’t own one, but I’ve only ever heard good things about it. Other options you might consider would be:
- Tatara Masamune adjustable razor
- Karve Overlander
As to your brush, you have the budget for buying the biggest and greatest badger, but I don’t believe you have the shaving surface to really enjoy it - if you shave your entire face, that’s good advice, but only for the neck - not sure… If I were you, I’d get a rather smallish brush - you can’t go wrong with the Semogue C3 Galahad Premium Horse. No break in period, no funk, and a very manoeuvrable little brush allowing for high precision lathering.
That’s a really good point. I know the budget is big but we’re having a baby and I wanted something that lasts through moves and chaos.
If you take care, you should be able to hand down any stainless steel, brass or titanium razor to your grandchildren.
I don’t know if this is in line with what you want, but here’s what I’d do with that budget. I love my ‘62 Gillette adjustable slim. I’d buy it again. I can change how aggressive it is based on how my skin is feeling. Go big on the brush with quality Badger.
Thanks!! Any ideas on which brand has a better quality brush or just go for a badger brush?
I’m a bit more utilitarian in this area, however if you just focused on full badger on the brush and find what appeals to you, you’d be good.
I like the vintage razors as they tend to be proven, solid, and American made.
Chisel and Hound, and Dogwood Handcrafts make great brushes and set them with great badger knots if you wish so. AP shave Co has good one, too.
Declaration Grooming has a legendary reputation, but the quality isn’t worth the price IMO.
If you want to set a knot yourself and get a handle separately, Maggard Razors’s SHD knots are a great option.
If you aren’t set on badger, Zenith has fantastic boar and horse brushes
The wiki should have some good recommendations, but with a budget like yours I’d recommend the Chiseled Face Legacy. It’s available in Titanium along with some other metals, either polished or not polished.
It’s a forgiving razor that’s very efficient at the same time, and they’re made by Ron at Chiseled Face. He’s a great guy.
Edit: actually our wiki might only have starter kit recommendations, not specific razor recommendations, so I take that back.
Sweet! Will take a look. Appreciate the feedback!
“Short Beard and Long Moustache” is my favorite song by CAKE.
Fuck that got me. Choked on my mustache
Hi fellow moustache aficionado!
With such a high budget, you should be able to get yourself something that would last a lifetime. If you only want one, I’d recommend a versatile safety razor, like an adjustable razor - either with a dial or with changeable plates. Rockwell, Tatara and Karve could be worth a look. As for a brush, I second the recommendation for a smaller brush: I own a few huge ones, but they’re mostly reserved for head shaving. IMHO, a nice and nimble brush with a 22 to 24 mm knot diameter would be plenty for shaving around your beard. You could even get a custom made brush at your budget, but something from Andrew (=AP Shave Co.) would be a really solid option too. Badger or synthetic depends on your preference. Nowadays, some synthetic fibers have really advanced very well in terms of quality! As for soap and aftershave… If you live in the USA, you’re in the golden spot for great artisan shaving soap. Barrister and Mann, Noble Otter, Wholly Kaw, Zingari Man, Southern Witchcrafts and many more… The choice is yours and only depends on your personal preferences in different scents.
