WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
New subscribers welcome!
Please visit our wiki, which is always and forever a work in progress.
Check out these alternative front-ends for this server:
https://gem.wetshaving.social - a nice modern interface
https://old.wetshaving.social - designed to look like old.reddit.com
Our sister Mastodon instance is https://wetshaving.social.
Community Rules
Rule 1 - Behaviour and Etiquette
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Be Respectful. Do not bully, flame, or harass others.
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Malicious comments are not allowed but heated discussion and salty banter is okay.
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
Rule 2 - Content Guidelines
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Mail Calls, Simple Questions, and SOTD posts belong in the recurring weekly threads.
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Posts must have sufficient content to generate a meaningful discussion.
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Images, links, or videos must include additional text that summarizes the topic.
Rule 3 - Reviews and Disclosure
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Use the [Review] in the title if you can provide comprehensive details with enough familiarity to answer follow-up questions.
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Disclose how the product being reviewed was acquired (e.g., PIF, loan, or purchase). If the product was provided to you directly by the maker or vendor free of charge or at a discount, you must disclose this fact even if the item will later be returned to the maker or vendor.
Rule 4 - Advertising
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Vendors are to keep marketing within the biweekly Deals/New Products threads.
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Non-vendors may post topics about products if it will foster a compelling discussion.
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Do not solicit donations or share fundraisers without mod approval.
Rule 5 - Inappropriate Content
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All NSFW/L content must request mod approval and be flaired appropriately.
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Non-shaving related NSFW/L content is not allowed.
Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion
- The rules may not apply perfectly to every situation. The mods have final discretion.
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Hi fellow moustache aficionado!
With such a high budget, you should be able to get yourself something that would last a lifetime. If you only want one, I'd recommend a versatile safety razor, like an adjustable razor - either with a dial or with changeable plates. Rockwell, Tatara and Karve could be worth a look. As for a brush, I second the recommendation for a smaller brush: I own a few huge ones, but they're mostly reserved for head shaving. IMHO, a nice and nimble brush with a 22 to 24 mm knot diameter would be plenty for shaving around your beard. You could even get a custom made brush at your budget, but something from Andrew (=AP Shave Co.) would be a really solid option too. Badger or synthetic depends on your preference. Nowadays, some synthetic fibers have really advanced very well in terms of quality! As for soap and aftershave... If you live in the USA, you're in the golden spot for great artisan shaving soap. Barrister and Mann, Noble Otter, Wholly Kaw, Zingari Man, Southern Witchcrafts and many more... The choice is yours and only depends on your personal preferences in different scents.