Woman new to DE & Straight-- Any Advice Appreciated

Discussion in 'Women's Shaving' started by jilraf, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    I often try to have as few products in my daily routine as possible, so can you explain the purpose of a brush for women with fairly soft hairs? I have seen a few posts on the internet about brushless shaving.
     
  2. Regan

    Regan Well-Known Member

    There are many brushless SCs that are locally availible to many people. You can use some that re made for brushes brushless and vice versa. Kiss My Face is a brushless that works well with a brush. While TRSC, TBS and proraso SCs work well without a brush (I think most that are in a tube will work well). Without a brush i seem to use more product as it isn't much of a lather more like the lather from when you soap your hands. It is slippery and what not but not much dense foam.

    Then there is also shaving with hair conditioner / shaving oils.

    There are many options for shaving your legs/face etc (doubt you shave your face :))
     
  3. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    makes sense. Thanks Regan.
     
  4. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    I'm a minimalist myself, and have soft hair, but I'd never be without my shaving brush.

    Purpose? I'll let someone else handle the science. I just enjoy it, and like the shaves better with it.
     
  5. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    Ok, Thanks. Where is the best place to purchase Taylors Avocado?
     
  6. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    I'd suggest Googling that. Prices change.
     
  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Looks like you're off to a good start, so I'll just say...

    HI! And welcome to the Den.
     
  8. mandoman

    mandoman Member

    Welcome to TSD
     
  9. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    thanks and hello!
     
  10. Billr

    Billr Mix Master Mighty White!

    Welcome to The Shave Den - as you have seen everybody here is eager to help!
     
  11. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    We have brushes coming out of our ears. Will drop one in your package with the razor and blades from BG and throw in some cream too.
     
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  12. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    thanks so much Jeff and BG-- this will be such a big help to get me started.
     
  13. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    and hi to billr!
     
  14. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    You are welcome. I dispatched a full shave kit stuffed into one of our signature tubes o' shave goodness to Noo Yolk this afternoon.
     
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  15. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Quite the friendly group we have here, eh?

    Jeff & Shawna, you two are TOP NOTCH.
     
  16. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    I agree Steve. thanks so, so much Jeff & Shawna.
     
  17. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    Hey Shawna, Can you explain what you mean when you say "mild"? When you say the Krona & Weishi are very mild, does mild mean that the razor does not cut as much as a non-mild razor?
     
  18. Shawna

    Shawna 1000 Music Tag Bonus Points Awarded!

    "Mild" to means that the razor/blade combo will cut the hair, but it may not be as close as a more aggressive razor. When I shave with the Weishi, I have a pronounced stubble the following day. With a bit more aggressive razor (or a sharper blade), I may not feel the stubble until a day and half or two days later.
     
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  19. jilraf

    jilraf Member

    makes sense!
     
  20. tomnat

    tomnat accepting applications

    Nice gesture Jeff and Shawna!! :happy096:
     

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