What's new

Live and Learn

b_market

b_market

What's something that you purchased when you first got into de/straight shaving (when you were super excited, but confused about what was needed, so you just bought everything) that you would never buy again now that you are more seasoned?

For me it's the Proraso pre-shaves. I bought two tubs when I first started and hardly used them. I realized that preshave was not necessary for me. Now I'm forcing myself to use them because they've been sitting around for so long.



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
ED3054

ED3054

Shave secret shave oil. Don't like Don't use. Full bottle in the cabinet for 5 years or more.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
adamchur

adamchur

Floïd Pre-Shave Oil
Don't get me wrong, it was perfectly fit for purpose at providing an extra layer of glide, (although the scent reminded me of Olbas Oil) but at €7,50 for a 50ml bottle it literally cost more than it was worth to me
Because...
I found Sweet Almond Oil from my local supermarket did exactly the same job for just €2,50 for a 100ml bottle

One day I just skipped the pre-shave oil and just lathered up - and had a perfectly good shave, so I haven't bothered with oil ever since, not a bad idea considering that I wear glasses and anything greasy near my face is just tempting fate to get smeared lenses.



NB-
When I went through my Shavette phase - although now only use them once in a very blue moon.........

Some of my best shaves with a shavette were when I splashed warm water on my face, massaged oil into the stubble and just got cracking with the shavette without using ANY lather of any description......

Think of Richard B Riddick shaving his head with grease and a shiv in Pitch Black and you'll get an idea of how badass I felt
 
Tannhauser

Tannhauser

Cheap badger brush.

Arguably, cheap no-brand/unheard-of brand anything. Which is what my first brush was. I forget the brand, but while it had good reviews on Amazon, I think I've seen it mentioned on B&B just once.
 
Dryphter

Dryphter

A couple of vintage Gillettes that don't get much use. Plus I over paid for one of them - 60's Superspeed flare tip. I saw it and thought " SHINY! MUST HAVE!" Probably my least favorite razor to actually use. Maybe one of my kids will like it in 10 years.
 
b_market

b_market

Another one for me is alum. I just don't find it necessary to own an alum block. Ymmv of course. They're cheap and buying 1 is probably all you'll need for the rest of your life because they last and last.... but in retrospect, it's not essential


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Macfrommichigan

Macfrommichigan

b_market said:
What's something that you purchased when you first got into de/straight shaving (when you were super excited, but confused about what was needed, so you just bought everything) that you would never buy again now that you are more seasoned?

For me it's the Proraso pre-shaves. I bought two tubs when I first started and hardly used them. I realized that preshave was not necessary for me. Now I'm forcing myself to use them because they've been sitting around for so long.


Great topic! Similar discussion recently titled "Do Over" which also lists many mistakes or regrets.

Of course, as always, YMMV. I dislike large brushes, for example, but many prefer them. I like pure badger, but most do not.

Great hobby, this!

Mac


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
 
b_market

b_market

Great topic! Similar discussion recently titled "Do Over" which also lists many mistakes or regrets.

Of course, as always, YMMV. I dislike large brushes, for example, but many prefer them. I like pure badger, but most do not.

Great hobby, this!

Mac
Click to expand...

Ive seen similar topics discussing regrets, however, i don't think that any of items that anyone lists here should be a "regret." My intent was for this discussion to be more about how you have evolved over time. I firmly believe that in this hobby you have to go through a process and/or evolution to figure out what works best for you; and all the products listed were just part of that journey that are no longer needed.

In contrast, what I DO regret are the many compulsory purchases I made way too early on that led to a massive accumulation of soaps. Because of this I have not purchased any "software" in a couple years and have missed out on some nice products due to the fact that I am disgusted with how much stuff i have and how much money i spent. lol
 
Last edited:
Macfrommichigan

Macfrommichigan

Yep. I equate it to my experience fly fishing. I have owned rods with line weights of 3 to 8, and 6.5 to 9 ft. in length. Over the years I refined my tackle tastes and sold off the kit which did not suit me. It took a good many rods and reels to find what fits. Same with razors, soaps, blades, brushes. And I am not quite done. LOL
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

GiovanniJones
Would you use a blade that looks like this?
Replies
2
Views
804
dmshaver
dmshaver
I
So I'm new here...
2
Replies
28
Views
1K
Marco
Marco
R
Obsession With Longevity
2
Replies
32
Views
3K
ripchief
R
L
Japanese honing tubs
Replies
18
Views
2K
ethompson
E
M
Razor
Replies
10
Views
1K
WThomas0814
WThomas0814
Top Bottom