Hi All,
I've shaved with an electric razor for the entirety of my shaving career. My father has an issue with razor bumps and in-growns and as a result he wet-shaves with a bump fighter cartridge razor and special gel. I've only known him to shave that way since as far back as i can remember... therefore, i knew going in that i would have an issue with my skin as time progressed. Being that i was young and dumb i ignored any council to wet shave and i went straight for the electric. I've paid the price for more than a decade via uncomfortable shaves, razor burn, razor bumps, and for the past few years an increasing amount of in-growns. I've finally convinced myself that this shaving hell i'm stuck in does not outweigh the "convenience" of an electric razor, not to mention i bet my wife would prefer less razor bump and more nice skin. So, i need to start wet-shaving and i figure if im gonna learn that i might as well learn the right way. I live in Orange County and i was wondering if there are any places to walk in and purchase shaving supplies such as shaving cream, badger brushes, bowl/mug, strops... everything but the razor (I plan to purchase a shave ready razor from the classifieds). Any suggestions? Anyone? I'll take all the shaving wisdom you can throw at me! THANKS!!