@JamesNQ As others have said Taylors from Bond street soap I use the avocado one as it has the added oil, aloe vera is another good one. Run some hot water in the sink and drop the razor in to warm through at the bottom for a bit - before you do anything!, I do that while I get the coffee on, just a nice touch. I think it doesnt shock the skin as much either. I don't use a brush to put the foam on preferring to lather on my face as its more controllable. 3 - 4 strokes, then a rinse. Blades cost bugger all, but people also forget you can flip them over and use the other face of the blade when the edge gets a bit tired. Two schools of thought, some say a heavy razor is more steady, but I like the controllability of a lighter handle. I use a Parker 79R which really does have a superb balance. You get the hang of nailing the "Prince moustache phenomenon" under your nose after a bit. Good luck! When we were younger my brother and I got passed a wash kit from my mums first husband. The safety razor in it we nicknamed "old faceripper" so the handle makes a load of difference. Amazon have a good range of Parkers.
@JamesNQ As others have said Taylors from Bond street soap I use the avocado one as it has the added oil, aloe vera is another good one. Run some hot water in the sink and drop the razor in to warm through at the bottom for a bit - before you do anything!, I do that while I get the coffee on, just a nice touch. I think it doesnt shock the skin as much either. I don't use a brush to put the foam on preferring to lather on my face as its more controllable. 3 - 4 strokes, then a rinse. Blades cost bugger all, but people also forget you can flip them over and use the other face of the blade when the edge gets a bit tired. Two schools of thought, some say a heavy razor is more steady, but I like the controllability of a lighter handle. I use a Parker 79R which really does have a superb balance. You get the hang of nailing the "Prince moustache phenomenon" under your nose after a bit. Good luck! When we were younger my brother and I got passed a wash kit from my mums first husband. The safety razor in it we nicknamed "old faceripper" so the handle makes a load of difference. Amazon have a good range of Parkers.