Hi Everyone
I'm in the SF Bay area, late 30's and switched to wet shaving this past spring after using an electric the past 6 years. I am new to this site and wanted to check in.
First time shaving with a DE this summer, a few months later learned how to shave w a straight. Now alternate back and forth.
Current collection is:
20 DE's ... preferring more aggressive models for first pass (Merkur Slant, Muhle r41) and more mild ones for subsequent passes
10 straights ... Like the bigger blades. Favorites are a Wacker 6/8 Qtr Hollow, Le Grelot 6/8 and some old Wade & Butchers
A lot of soap, aftershave, brushes, etc.
Result = shaving is now A LOT of fun!!!