Tell Uncrate: What Shaving Products Do You Use?

King Of Shaves Alpha Gel, King Of Shaves Pre-Shave Wash, King Of Shaves K-24 SPF8 Aftershave Moistureizer. Schick Quattro Titanium razor.

John Varvatos Shave Cream, Shiseido Men Total Revitalizer, Gillette Mach3 Turbo

Wilkinson Sword Shave soap, brush and blades in a '40's vintage adjustable safety razor. some times with a little shave oil if it's been a few days and Old Spice after shave. Some times the old school works best.

Mach3 Turbo and water...

The Gillette Fusion Power ($15) is a great razor, well worth the investment. Its vibrating feature isn't just a gimmick, shaving really is easier and more comfortable when it's turned on. And the single blade on the other side is great under your nose and keeping your sideburns in check. The Fusion shaving gel and after shave balm are great, too.

Since using these products, I've gotten a lot of compliments from the fairer sex about the smoothness of my face. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed.

"Old school," as Amos calls it, is the only way to shave. Everything else, you might say, is "pre-school".

8 inch hunting blade and creek water

Savile row SR-104, Boots shave stick, Merkur Futur, and Merkur DE blades

http://qedusa.com/

The Boots shaving stick is the best that I've tried so far, but the only way to get it is to beg an English friend to ship them to you because you can't find them online. (my shippment comes soon!)

best advice comes from:
http://badgerandblade.com/

proraso shaving creme has mentol. It wakes you up in the morning.

Merkur Classic Safety Razor, a pack of replacement blades costs 15 bucks for 30 double sided blades. Shaves just as good as any new fangled contraption.

Gillette Fusion Power Phantom

Lab Series Maximum Comfort Shave Cream - you get a tingling feeling after applying, it is prevent any irritation from shaving. Great product - last forever since you don't need to apply a lot for it to work

Lab Series Daily Moisture - use this after the shave and your skin will be like baby's...ehm well you get the picture..i can honestly recommend all of the lab series product

if you want to get a real smooth shave..wash your face with Lab series power wash

Anthony Logistics for Men- "Perfect Shave" kit, and a Mach3 razor. The best shave I have ever had!

The Art of Shaving. It's fantastic.

I also use John Allan's shave cream.

And then there's the standard Mach 3 Turbo for a blade.

Kiehl's "Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash" or "Facial Fuel Scrub," plus their "Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream" (comes in either scented or unscented, but the scented one has barely any fragrance that I can tell).

I stick to Gillette Sensor Excel 3-blade style. I've tried the 5-blade "Fusion," but don't think it's worth the extra money. It does work well, but the blade head is so big it's awkward to use.

Old School Merkur HD Razor for slow mornings, "Red" Gilette Mach 3 for mornings running late.

Rotate between Woods Of Windsor, Proraso, and Art of Shaving creams

Bath and Body Works or Vicky's aftershave

@CNorris

I died laughing at the 8 inch blade and creek water until I saw CNorris as your name, and hit the floor. Very nice.

Mach3 with "Edge ActiveCare Therapy Gel" or when I'm traveling King of Shaves (since it's a non aerosol). Follow up with Brave Soldier Code Blue, which is some good stuff.

Gillette sensor excel disposables with any cream. Leave the scrubs and moisteners to the swans. Why pay all this money when any razor does the work?

king of shaves is the bomb!
i use the alphagel ASC
not only is it the best shave around but it clears your skin at the same time.
i use a gillette fusion. (unpowered because i shave in the shower. call me a luddite but batteries don't belong there)
followed up by grandpappy's favorite dominican bay rum. before this was "hip" my grandfather and great grandfather used bay rum because they knew it drove the ladies wild.
FYI: dominican bay rum changed their formula a couple years back. it used to be alcohol & bay oil but now it says "fragrance."

L'Occitane shave cream and after balm is the Best. They even have a healing stick if you cut yourself during. Just wet the end of the stick dab and no more bleeder.

I use a Merkur Futur safety razor with Israeli Personna blades (100 pack costs around 20 dollars if you search for them, and last for over 2 years). The best shave creams and after shaves are from Art of Shaving, but are really overpriced. I have found that The Body Shop's "For Men" Shave Cream is amazing, and extremely affordable.

I am still searching for a nice affordable after shave gel that doesn't make me break out...

I haven't shaved with a blade in 3 years; if I need a little touch up; out come the electric clippers. No knowing really how much $ I save on razors/creams.

Gillette Complete Skincare MultiGlide, and still using the trusted Mach 3, both for face and head.

Gillette Fusion Power and Pacific Shaving Oil or Cromwell & Cruthers Shaving Oil

Anthony Logistics Shave Cream with a Mach 3 for both my face and my head.

Braun 360 Complete. I can't believe how close this shaves. It's as close as shaving with cream and a razor, going against the grain. It's amazing.

I use Anthony Logistics products. I use their pre-shave exfoliant, and their post shave Marshmallow extract to help stop razor burn and speed bumps. For the actual shave I use a Mach 3 Turbo with Edge Active Care shave cream. Seems to work like a charm for me. I've had lots of ingrowns under my chin, but the Anthony stuff has really helped with clearing it up.

Merkur long handle razor. Merkur blades, or Schick if I'm feeling cheap (still good though). Proraso, Musgo Real, Caswell & Massey Creams, and a badger/bristle blend brush. Top off with proraso aftershave cream with menthol.

"Old school" safety razors are the best ever. Anyone telling me they get a better shave out of their Mach whatever has been brainwashed by advertising.

I shave with panasonic self cleaning electric razor due to hypersenitivity with all straight razors. Before I shave I apply lab series shave oil.(Not electric shave balm)

Then use anti razor burn balm by lab series and 3 in 1 post shave healer.

I never thought I would ever use an electric but they really get a clean smooth shave with much less irritation then I got with the blade.

Gillette Fusion Power

Jack Black Face Buff

Sharp's Kid Glove Shaving Gel or Body Shop for men shave cream

I'm suprised no one else has mentioned it, It's the finest shave cream I've ever tried, Geo F. Trumper's Coconut Oil Shaving Cream. It's incredible, I hate shaving but this stuff makes it a joy. As a side note, If you are ever in London and feel like spoiling yourself you should go to their shop in Mayfair and get a shave. It's old school all the way and as I remember it ran us about 80$. It's intense having someone else shave you with a straight edge razor. Definitely the closest shave I've ever had.
http://www.trumpers.com/

Nivea shave gel for men (in the white bottle, got mine at Target) and a Mach III razor. I had been using other gels but I think I'll be using the Nivea from now on, it's really nice and smooth and you hardly need any to get a good lather.

Jack Black beard lube.
and a pink Bic lady's razor. They give you a closer cut. And they're great for shaving your junk. But don't use the beard lube on your junk.

Dove Bar Soap & Gillette Mach 3.

Best shave on earth, i've bought everything under the sun and this is my verdict: Keihls Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream - White Eagle (base layer) then add a little Gillete Fusion cream on top combine with a Fusion razor, it'll get you face as smooth as a babies ass. Anthony Logistics after shave cream for that final touch.

pre shave: neutrogena pre-shave facial wash

shave: Crabtree & Evelyn sandalwood shaving cream with natural badger brush and gillete mach 3 (non-powered model).

after shave: cold water and then neutrogena facial moisurizer

An old Mach II and bar soap. Clubman aftershave. Shave in the shower when beard is really softened.
Clubman is cheap and everyone loves the smell.

Regardless of razor, lotion and cream, the single greatest shaving product is the fogless mirror. Nothing is better for my skin than shaving in the shower and it's convenient as well. Add your toothbrush and toothpaste and your ready for the world when you step out of the shower.

It probably doesn't matter which one you have. Mine is similar to this one at Brookstone:

http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=429787

Proasso Shaving Cream, Murkur Hefty Classic DE, Feather DE blades and a medium sized Vuflux best badger brush. That's all from www.classicshaving.com. Occasionally I use Trumpers Skin Food (Coral) from www.qedusa.com. It's the best aftershave I've ever used.

Jack Black Face Buff and Beard Lube with a Gilette Fusion. The Jack Black line is first rate, and in combination with Murad moisturizer my skin is probably the best looking since I was a child.

Geo F. Trumper's Lime Shaving Soap and Bowl
Geo F. Trumper's Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush
Anthony Pre-Shave Oil
Mach 3 Turbo

The best combination for what used to be very sensitive skin!

Good to see other Wet Shavers.

Hardware: Merkur Vision with Feather Hi-Stainless
Platinum Blades or Feather Artist Club
(Straight Razor)with Feather Professional
or Super Professional Blades
Crabtree&Evelyn/Edwin Jagger Badger
Travel Brush.

Preshave: Hot Shower

Shave: Crabtree&Evelyn Nomad Cream, Acqua Di
Parma, Truefitt&Hill Rose, Nancy Boy,
A bunch of different QED Soaps and
Shave Sticks, or L'Occitane CADE Soap.

Aftershave: L'Occitane - L'Occitan Aftershave Balm.

Headblade
www.headblade.com

Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Preshave (yep just regular olive oil)- Leaves skin soft and smooth
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Shaving Cream - Truly Refreshing (sometimes can be found at TJmax for 8 bucks... rather than $25...shhh don't tell anybody)
Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger Brush - Gets the job done!
Merkur Vision DE w/Feather Blades - German Craftmenship + Japanese Steel = Be careful!!! (and a really close shave)
Min Solution 2 (or tendskin) - Helps clear up ingrown hairs and razor bumps

burt's bees shaving soap
burt's bees aftershave

(both of these seem to be discontinued, so i'll be switching soon i guess.)

schick quattro razor.
magnifying shower mirror (no glasses = can't see)

i shave in the shower; towards the beginning. after washing my hair but before bodywash. (if you wait until the end of the shower to shave, you end up with stubble bits all over you. the Queer Eye guys have it all wrong!)

Cream: Kiss My Face Mint. Tools: Mach 3 for my head, good 'ol Sensor 3 for my face. Visuals: Fog free shower mirror. After care: Kiehl's Blue Stuff for immediately after and Kiehl's Facial Fuel for moisture.

i have recently discovered sharps products.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-1/qid=1177702396/ref=sr_1_1/601-5961140-6272952?ie=UTF8&asin=B000ILFA2Y
it is quality, yet affordable...and available at target.

my tool remains a mach 3.

i too shave in the shower. it is the only way to go.

I've found that it's far easier to shave in the shower so here's the plan:

Pre-shave
Sharps Daily Prep Foaming Scrub
Bluebeard's Original Beard Wash (goatee)

Shave
Men-U Ultra Concentrate Shave Cream
Art of Shaving badger hair brush
Gillette Sensor 3

Post-shave
Sharps Daily Prep Skin Tuner
Jack Black SPF20 Face Moisturizer
Bluebeard's Original Beard Saver (goatee)

Jack Black Beard Lube.

Pre-shave oil, shave gel and moisturizer all in one.

And it's relatively cheap (especially considering you do not need a lot of it).

CM.

If you know you are going to shave in the morning (or later in the day) put on some Neutrogena post shave lotion after you wash your face. The next time you shave (even if you just got out of the shower and have already washed your face) your facial hair is nice and smooth and the shave is amazing. No need to purchase any other pre-shave lotions....works like a charm for me...

American Crew; 3 step system: Oil, shave cream, after shave.

Merkur HD safety razor
Feather blades
Vulfix badger brush
Kiss my Face (lime) cream

No shaving! I have very thick facial hair and decided a year ago that shaving was no longer a comfortable option.

I use electric clippers to keep my beard very short and I had laser hair removal to get rid of the silly neck beard. Its been absolutely wonderful!

Razor - Vintage Gillette
adjustable safety razor (fatboy)
Blades - Derby Double edge Safety razor blades

Pre Shave - Proraso pre shave cream from Italy

Cream- Tube of Musgo Real shaving cream from Portugal applied with badger brush

Aftershave - Musgo Real Cologne No. 1 Orange Amber

Old school is the only way to go. Multiple blade cartridges are a money making gimmick that doesnt work as well as the original technology.

I gave up special-made shaving creams and foams and all the rest of it when I was living in Indonesia I I couldn't get my normal stuff and started shaving with plain old conditioner - and not only is my face more moisturized, but my shaves are closer and I'm saving money.

I gave up special-made shaving creams and foams and all the rest of it and started shaving with plain old conditioner - and not only is my face more moisturized, but my shaves are closer and I'm saving money.

Fusion with Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, Iron Eagle. My wife got a free sample and I haven't used anything different since. I also use their Ultimate Men's After Shave.

Gah, disregard that first, very non-grammatical answer.

Forgot links

Shave Cream

After Shave

Pre: I find whatever product(s) you use before you shave, take a HOT shower (I can't stress HOT enough)

Blade: Mach 3 Fusion

Gel: Aveeno Positively smooth shave gel

Post: Any Gillette or Nivea facial moisturizers, they're cheap and work well

Zirh shave gel with King of Shaves shave oil. The mixture of the 2 gets an incredibly close shave.

Somersets Skin Care Company (www.somersets.com) has by far the bestshaving products ever. I discovered it while I was in England a few years ago. They not only have amazing shaving oils, but also skin care moisturizers and aftershave with SPF sunblock. I have terribly sensative skin and also have the pleasure of growing very corse facial hair. If not for this stuff, I would not be able to shave on a daily basis. I usually order it off of eBay, but you can also get it directly off their website, though they are based out of the U.K.

In the summer I use a a Headblade + Mach III.
I generally use their Headslick shaving cream and Headlube:Matte for finish.

Winter, I let my heir grow and use Mach III + Gillette gel to keep the beard in check.

A splash of Old Spice or Amber oil and I'm done.

John allen's Cream, art of kiehl's balm and a razor that my mom got for my b-day

Water & my Mach 3

normal mach 3 blades with the vibrating handle, edge sensitive gel, norelco beard trimmer for the goatee

Nutrogena Face Scrub

Mach 3 Blades

Sharps Kid Gloves Shaving Cream

I have also purchased Sharps line at Target - The Mint Kick shave cream is good - so is the Citrus Aftershave.

Gillette's Fusion, and Gillette Sensitive Skin shave gel. Soap and water after to wash up and then some Jean Paul Gaultier after shave. Nothing that special but it gets the job done. --Cheers

Quintippio Megashave. It's the razor you want.

http://www.coolskin.philips.com/

The best shaver is the Braun self-cleaning shaver 7000 series. I love it when it cleans itself, I treated myself to a $90 shaver and I love it. The fragrance that it cleans itself with smells good.

mercur safety razor and aloe gel

I use Aesop's Neroli Shaving Serum. Love the fragrance and it does a good job as well.

http://www.aesop.net.au/products/product_maintain.php?linenumber=42

http://www.albabotanica.com/index.php?title=shaves

Great product.

http://www.kissmyface.com/Category/Kiss+My+Face/Moisture+Shaves/

Great smelling and really creamy.

http://www.albabotanica.com/index.php?title=shaves

Great product.

http://www.kissmyface.com/Category/Kiss+My+Face/Moisture+Shaves/

Great smelling and lathers very well.

Electric shaver guys?

Braun 360 Complete

The Art of Shaving Shaving Oil, Shave Soap, and Travel Brush
http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6/home.php

> Just started using and having very good results. Made the change to keep my travel system consistent with my at home system; small bottle of shave oil is easier to get into TSA ziplock. Shave soap isn't aerosol, gel, or liquid so it doesn't have to go into the ziplock. May try some other soaps and oils in the future.
> Have tried Kiehl's, but it's so thick that it clogs the blades too quickly
> Liked King of Shaves, but shave my head also and need visual indication that I've hit every spot in the back. King of Shaves is transparent.

Blade for face
GE Fusion (non-powered)
http://www.gillettefusion.com/us/

> Basically because it the latest from Gillette. Like it slightly more the Mach 3, but not by much. May give Merkur a shot based on recommendations above.

Blade for head
http://www.schick.com/products/default.asp?p=183

> This is the BEST for shaving your head. Blade flexes, which is useless for my face, but works great on the head. Much better than Headblade in my opinion.

Other equipment
Fogless shower mirror (from Bed, Bath, and Beyond)

Handheld womens hand mirror (Target) for back of head

After Shave

Burt's Bees Facial Moisturizer (or whatever's handy)

Mach3 and soap lather in the shower. I don't even try to 'wet shave' outside the shower, just get cut up. Soap lather works fine.

I have what's been called a "mature" beard - thick and grows fast. Tried for many years to find the perfect shave combo. This is as close to perfect that I have come:

Total Shaving Solution shave oil (used this for years - best oil I've used).

Art of Shaving Shave Cream applied with Badger Hair brush (imperative if you have a thicker beard).

Gillette Mach 3 Turbo (vibration is great for sensitive skin. Also, I see no benefit to the more expensive Fusion. I've used both and neither my girlfriend or I noticed a difference).

Kiehl's Soothing, Nourishing Face Cream (Far and away the best after-shave cream I've tried - and I've tried a lot of the stuff posted on this board. Kiehl's products are excellent).

Kiss My Face shaving cream rocks (any fragrance, though I'm a fan of the patchouli). Not only provides for a close shave, but has practically eliminated pimples; I can't remember the last time I broke out.

A mach 3 and just plain aloe vera gel...

I have a beard.

lectric shave, braun 8595, aqua velva ice balm

Aveda products.

Shaving product is more like a cream then a foam. Mosturizes really well. Also use their aftershave gel. No alcohol means softer skin for all the ladies. Highly recommend, and proven!

Body Shop shave cream ($14, lasts a year and a half) and some gilette multi-blade thing.

Gilette Fusion Power and Fusion Shave Gel (Ultra-Sensitive)...
works best for me, because I have super sensitive skin and the 5-blades really helps me avoid irritation.

norelco 8140XL, neutrogena oil free moisture w/ spf

I don't use anything pre-shave other than a hot shower.
I use a Mach 3 and Neutrogena skin clearing shave cream.
After shaving, I use Biotherm Homme Aquatic Lotion.

Avalon Organics shaving cream, Anthony after shave, Mach3 razor and blade.

I have a very thick beard and shaving was a real pain for many years. I try electrics every few years hoping they've improved, but it's like mowing a think lawn with a kids toy lawnmower.

Of course, you must shave after a shower for best results.

For a razor, I use the Mach 3 Power. It's like the best of electric and razor in one.

But the REAL key to my comfortable shave is the shaving cream - Lab Series Maximum Comfort Shave Cream. That tingling feeling another poster described is actually due to Benzocaine which is an anesthetic that numbs your skin. After using this product, I can't use anything else. With other products, I just feel the razor scraping across my face. I just can't stand it.

I should also mention that like other products mentioned, it's cream based, not a foam. This also helps the blade to glide more smoothly over the skin.

One $20 tub lasts me about one year since you need so little.

Forgot to mention, since I work for a company that sells hair removal lasers, I'm also currently having the "neck beard" removed. More guys should look into it.

Nevea - Gel and Aftershave
Mach 3 (got tons form Sams)

>oldschool- not sure if it is safe
>Electric, too much irritation
>4 5 6 blades way too much marketing
> 8 inch hunter's knife and a creek i guess will do, but then why bother ?!...

I use a Noreleco 4195. Best electric shaver money can buy - just unbelievable for an electric - lasts forever and very close shave.

e shave products. the pre shave oil, aveeno shave gel and the e shave after shave lotion, e shave badgher shaving gel brush, and the gilette fusion razor.

you can't go wrong with this combo.

Curious to know if anyone has experience with the Smart Shave Kit?

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=sc_ri_2/601-9828415-1454537?ie=UTF8&asin=B0009EWBUY

I use the Anthony Logistics Perfect Shave kit. It's a fantastic well priced shave regimen, and at the cost of $50, really can't be beat,

http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2007/04/03/the-perfect-shave-kit-by-anthony-logistics/

My shaving routine usually occurs every other day in the late evening when I can spend the 15-20 minutes to do each step:

- washing face with glycolic facial cleanser
- dabbing generous portion of shaving cream
- using mach 3 razor kept hot with running hot water
- finishing off with the coconut after shave balm.

I usually add a light splash of Nickel body cooler on the upper neck/chin area half an hour or so later to keep things especially smooth.

Makes my face like a hundred dollars.

The Art of Shavine: Unscented shaving cream, pre-shave oil and silvertip badger brush. Gillette fusion power and CO bigaloe face moisturizer. And i only shave after a hot shower.

I've tried many different products over the years but nowadays I use mostly Clarins stuff - excellent quality. Clinique's pretty good, too.

Jack Black Beard Lube and a Gilette Fusion Power. Beard Lube is the most amazing stuff I've ever bought. Closest shave I've ever had, no irritation, no razorburn...I just wish they sold it in larger sizes.

Also the Fusion Power isn't a gimmick. It's not earth-shattering either. It helps a little bit over a basic non-powered razor.

I take issue with gwyneth cornrow. I use Beard Lube on my Cash & Prizes every week. Works perfectly. Although I have a non-powered Fusion for the job. The powered version tickles...um, in a manly way. :)

I start with an eShave towel soaked in hot water, followed by Clarins Lift Off Power Wash and lather it into my beard to lift the whiskers. Then I apply with a shaving brush Jack Black or Woody's shaving creme and then Jack Black post-shave gel or Anthony's Astringent. I use a Gillete Fusion razor. Using these products I only really need to shave twice a week.

I've been using a Merkur Double Edge razor (w/ Merkur Blades) and Proraso Shaving Cream. It dosen't get better than that. I just bought 100 Derby blades for $15 they will last me 7-10 clean close shaves a peice, try to beat that with a Gillete. Once you go double edge you won't go back.

The Body Shop's "For Men Shave Cream" and a Gillete Fusion razor (just got) + a set of remmington clippers for the beardy bit.

Anthony Logistics Products are the best for men. The quality seems to be the best I've seen and I have tried many products.

I love the Clinique M lotion and Anthony shave cream and after shave balm.

I tried some Jack Black products from a few samples and very dissapointed...

No school like the old school.
Merkur razor/Israeli 'no name' blades
Musgo Real shaving cream
Vulfix brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street aftershave
http://www.classicshaving.com

Nivea shaving gel for sensitive skin, Wilkinson Quattro Blade, and Aqua Di Gio aftershave. This is the only combo I've tried to date that don't leave my face looking and feeling like raw meat!

I only use For Men Shave Cream from the Body Shop (http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp?productId=prod170075&categoryId=cat5350003) for lather and Gillette Mach 3 Turbo for the blade.

Kiss My Face is great!

I'm young but I'm 'Old School ' (and thrifty).

Merkur 'Heavy' DE, Proraso cream + boar bristle brush, and Old Spice Sensitive (the no alcohol version).

Truefitt & Hill pre-shave oil
Men-U and eShave shave creams (with silvertip brush)
Men-U post-shave moisturizer (really keeps skin firm)
Also, MenScience's deodorant/antipersperant is great!

I bought mine at www.spruced.com, great service although limited (but great) offerings at this time

Gillette Fusion Power razors + HeadBlade, HeadSlick shave cream. For both head & face.

Gillette Fusion Power razor

100% badger Art of Shaving brush

Art of Shaving sandlewood oil; sandlewood shaving cream can't beat these products...haven't had razor burn in over 3 years.

Neutrogena skin toner

Art of Shaving face balm

Art of Shaving Sandlewood cologne/Burberry Touch/La Perla Touche'

Razor: Gillette Fusion Power

Shaving Cream: Any Aveeno shaving cream

Afer Shave: L'oreal Men's Expert Comfort Max Anti-irritation After Shave Balm

Fusion Power razor
Art of Shaving pre-shave oil - lime
Geo F. Trumper Shave cream - almond, coconut or lime
Applied with badger brush
Smooth with alum block
Geo F. Trumper skin food - lime
Jack Black moisturizer and sun screen

Razor: Norelco electric razor

Aftershave: Aveda Men After-Shave Balm
http://www.aveda.com/templates/products2/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY10572&PRODUCT_ID=PROD5841
This is the only aftershave that I have found that works well and doesn't smell after I've applied it. Trust me, it's worth the try.

In order to lessen razor burn, I try to shave within 20 minutes of waking up. It seems to make a difference.

Oddly enough, all I use is barbasol and an disposable gillette 2 bladed razor. Anything more rips my face up, anything less doesn't really work well.

The best of the best shave cream is Arbonne. Until you have tried it you just don't have a clue how great it is.

L&R straight razor
tabac soap and a brush

I use a Shick extreme 3 blade with Hugo boss shaving cream and shaving balm.
I like it well enough.

Lab Series Invigorating Face Scrub, Lab Series Maximum Comfort Shave Cream, Clinique post-shave soother.

I've been shaving my head since 1977, so there's a lot to shave. I use 2 methods: to do it right, a 40-year-old solid brass safety razor, with King of Shaves gel; for quick-and-dirty, a Panasonic wet/dry electric.

Art of Shaving pre-shave oil
Kiehl's Close Shaver's Squadron cream
Mach 3
cold water rinse

AVEENO UNSCENTED SHAVE GEL.

MACH III RAZOR.

IN SHOWER.

THEN WITCH HAZEL.

OCCASIONAL MOSITUIZER (KIEHLS).

Billy Jealously Hydroplane & Hot Towel
http://www.billyjealousy.com
provide an excellent shave.

I was recently introduced to the "Art of Shaving" line of products at their L.A. store in the Century Plaza. I chose the Lemon kit which included their pre-shave oil, shave cream, a lathering brush, and their after-shave balm. The shave was great. The essential oil based products left a nice lingering scent all day and my skin did not feel dry or irritated the way it usually does after shaving. Here's a link: http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6/home.php

I use King of Shaves Pre-Shaving Oil, King of Shaves Moistureizing Shaving Gel Tea Tree Oil, Fusion Razor, Bump Patrol Moistureizing Aftershave Balm w/ Cocoa Butter and Aloe. I following all of that with a few sprays of Unforgiveable by Sean John. I am starting to look at the Sean John aftershave. I will keep you posted.

The BEST hands down shave cream on the market is , Peter Thomas Roth's 21st Century Shave Cream. I used to have major breakouts from ingrown hairs, seeing as how im very fair complected. Ive never felt my face so smooth and clear.
I use Kanebo's silk peeling powder to exfoliate before i shave.

http://www.peterthomasroth.com/peterthomasroth_products.asp?prod=shaving

Crabtree & Evelyn sandalwood shaving cream with natural badger brush and Caswell Massey Titanium razor that holds Mach 3 blades

gilette mach3 razor
l'occitane shaving oil
l'occitane after-shave balm

King of Shaves Alphagel
Gilette Mach 3
Gilette Aftershace

Also have a Remington Microscreen DA-307 that I use sometimes in the afternoon.

Lab Series Power Wash, Lush "Razorantium" Shaving Cream w/ Mach 3, Lab Series Razor Burn Relief Ultra, Lab Series SPF 15 Conditioner.

Merkur Futur safety razor with personna double edge blades (or one of several Gillette old school safety razors). Shavemac badger brush. Taylor of Old Bond Street creams (St. James, Rose, etc) or Truefit & Hill West Indian Limes cream. After the shave: witch hazel followed by Master's bay rum.

Multi-blade madness is all marketing and no method.

Old school Gillette all the way. I use a 1957 Gillette razor like the one with which my Father taught me to shave, Gillette foamy shaving cream, and when I can manage to find them, Gillette blue blades. If only those would come back into production. Otherwise, I use the closest thing to the Gillette Spoiler blade, the Personna blade.

I switched to shaving with conditioner. I found that lubrication is a huge factor. Canned cream just doesn't lubricate enough, which gave me lots of razor burn. I tried the Mach3 and Fusion. While they do work suprisingly well with just canned shaving cream, I didn't get more than 10 shaves out of a cartridge, and they are just expensive. I went back to my trusty old Sensor while using conditioner. I get nearly 30 shaves out of each cartridge. The shave from my old Sensor is so close and comfortable, it makes the Fusion's cost completely unnecessary.

Shaving is becoming a lost art. I found out that these new multi blade razors are designed with less and less learning curve with each new razor, which is just perfect for suckering new teenagers into a lifetime of overpriced cartridges. And yes those goopy lube strips help a little with canned cream, but you don't need those strips with proper lubrication.

All the product I use are fro Clinique. (http://www.fr.clinique.com/men/index.tmpl) Wonderfull and reasonably priced products.

Art of Shaving pre shave oil, shaving cream and after shave balm. I use the sandalwood scent, but it comes in lemon lavander or uncented as well. Best shave I have ever had

I wish I had the patience and time (I'm a public accountant) to maintain a straight blade razor for proper wet shaves, but I don't.

I always shave in the shower with a fogless mirror.

Zirh Scrub, shaved with a Mach 3 Turbo and Lush's Prince shaving cream with the grain, reapply, shave against the grain. Rinse with cool water.

No aftershave needed. I have plenty of oils left over from the cream because it doesn't foam, and because that stuff is so slick, I never have any razor burn.

Little-known fact: razor burn is due to improper technique. It results from putting too much pressure against the skin. For those of you who get it, try lightening up the razor. The point is to glide, not dig. The blade will cut. Try shaving with the grain and lightly against the grain. If that doesn't get rid of the razor burn and give you a desirably close shave, well, go with a true wet shave.

I do this, and I only shave on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Fortunately, my beard doesn't grow in too quickly.

Clark Howard says to extend the life of a razor by thoroughly drying afterward. He uses a hairdryer, and he kept using the same disposable for over a year. Anyone else try this?