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That is true - every male I know under 40 has a beard including my two sons.
I noticed a lot of young men have the rough unshaven look these days, and I assume they must be more mature masculine or kind of a rough & tough type, then as soon as they speak they often sound soft spoken , they try too hard looking masculine.
I have tried almost all of them but my Gilette FUSION is the best. The closest shave and longest lasting of any I have tried. It is also the easiest to keep clean.
I guess we agree on a variety of subjects. I buy them in bulk when on sale, or with a coupon, at CVS. They are pricey otherwise.
I have a puck of Mitchell's Woolfat Soap still unboxed. I don't have a shaving brush through to apply the shaving soap. Nor do I have a stand or the lathering bowls.
I don't have a safety razor although I have considered getting one. The problem is the learning curve plus the need for the non-rush factor when shaving with a safety razor. At least the safety razor is safer than the straight razor.
I don't like the double bladed, triple bladed and so on cartridge razors due to irritation, razor burn they can (and do) cause under my chin and on my neck. But they are convening for super fast shaving in a rush.
I use Fine brand aftershave, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements aftershaves, and Ginger's Garden aftershaves. All three are top notch. I have only one of Fine's though (American Blend) and three of Phoenix (Al Fin; Beach; Speakeasy) and a bunch of Ginger's Garden from Suede to Tobacco Flower to Havan Cognac to a number of others. Right now I'm wearing the Flower Grenade (inspired by the female Flower Bomb perfume I think) by Ginger's Garden, which I pair with the famous Midnight in Paris cologne by Van Cleef.
Phoenix Artisan though, really blurs the line between cologne and aftershave, and has some impressive scents that have longevity.
My apartment bathroom, and tiny sink, really aren't conducive to setting up all the wet shaving tools needed for a good wet shaving experience. That's one issue I have and why I have not set up my soap puck etc. for now the cheap razors suffice. I might change my mind though (shrug).
I tried for awhile but it was more work and took longer. It was probably me but time is money.
No, my experience is the same. I'm sure with a few months of practice I would get faster than I am currently, but still slower than using a cartridge razor.
For years I absolutely hated shaving, it was just a chore. I had tried electric, then moved to the disposable cartridge type. About two years ago I discovered "wet shaving" with an old school safety razor, brush and foam. It totally turned me around on the opinion of shaving. It's now therapeutic.
I have three vintage Gillettes, two from the 40's and one from the late 20's. I rotate between them, and also have two custom brushes. I sample different types of shave pre oils and creams and after shaves. It is just great. I've never had a better shave and my skin looks so much better. I wish I had he guts and patience to learn how to use a straight razor, those provide an even better shave.
If you have a heavy beard, the old fashioned double edge using stainless steel blades is the only way to go.
When someone says they only have to shave every three days, or their disposable razors last for months, then we know they could probably do just as well with a rough wash cloth. If you have a heavy beard, the double is the only way to go, and the less apt to cut yourself.
oldtrader, THAT was awesome!
I know what you mean, I have 5 o'clock shadow by lunch time, which is why I rarely go completely clean shaven.
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