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Ollie

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gday everyone Ollie from Brisbane,
Must say straight up great forum! Has answered a lot of questions already and still more to come no doubt. Have been wet shaving for about 2 and a half years

Set up,
Shaver- merkur 42c 1904
Brush- Taylor of old bond st pure badger
Soap- Taylor of old bond st jermyn

Also after some tips on the best soaps for sensitive, dry skin
 
Welcome to the fun mate... more Brisbanites the better :)

In terms of shaving soaps for sensitive/dry skin, it depends what you are sensitive to. For example, some people have a low tolerance to some fragrance oils, others to lanolin etc. and whilst lanolin is great for post shave feel to prevent dry skin, there are plenty more ingredients that perform similar. Happy to give you some samples to try...
 
Welcome mate!

Can't help with sensitive skins much - mine is anything but. TOBS do have a sensitive skin product though - which I've just Googled and it is the one you are using!
 
Welcome mate!

Ollie said:
Also after some tips on the best soaps for sensitive, dry skin
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I find soaps with tallow to work well with dry skin. Mitchell's Wool Fat is one.

But the best way is to have a good post-shave routine. A few of us here apply a few drops of oil (a lighter oil like Argan, Jojoba or sweet Almond absorbs quickly) to damp hands, rub and apply to face post-shave. Then apply a good quality balm like TSW After Balm or any other recommended balm/milk/salve (I'm liking the Chatillon Lux Salves).

If you have sensitive, dry skin then putting moisture back into your skin post-shave is essential. Adding oil and/or using a high quality balm is non-negotiable.
 
filobiblic said:
Welcome mate!

I find soaps with tallow to work well with dry skin. Mitchell's Wool Fat is one.

But the best way is to have a good post-shave routine. A few of us here apply a few drops of oil (a lighter oil like Argan, Jojoba or sweet Almond absorbs quickly) to damp hands, rub and apply to face post-shave. Then apply a good quality balm like TSW After Balm or any other recommended balm/milk/salve (I'm liking the Chatillon Lux Salves).

If you have sensitive, dry skin then putting moisture back into your skin post-shave is essential. Adding oil and/or using a high quality balm is non-negotiable.
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+1 for Mitchell's Wool Fat & Haslinger Schafmilch Rasierseife Sheep Milk & Lanolin (very similar to MWF) ;)
 
Welcome @Ollie - I'm sure you will have a great time here!

Great line-up you have there already (y)

As for soaps, there has been already some great advice.

I would add, you should look out for clean ingredients list...
 
Ollie said:
gday everyone Ollie from Brisbane,
Must say straight up great forum! Has answered a lot of questions already and still more to come no doubt. Have been wet shaving for about 2 and a half years

Set up,
Shaver- merkur 42c 1904
Brush- Taylor of old bond st pure badger
Soap- Taylor of old bond st jermyn

Also after some tips on the best soaps for sensitive, dry skin
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Jermyn St is one of my favourites too and I have sensitive skin. I would be glad to help you out with a few tips.
 
Korbz said:
Welcome to the fun mate... more Brisbanites the better :)

In terms of shaving soaps for sensitive/dry skin, it depends what you are sensitive to. For example, some people have a low tolerance to some fragrance oils, others to lanolin etc. and whilst lanolin is great for post shave feel to prevent dry skin, there are plenty more ingredients that perform similar. Happy to give you some samples to try...
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I wound'nt mind some samples to try out I have sensitive skin
 
shaver_joe said:
I wound'nt mind some samples to try out I have sensitive skin
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Welcome mate!
You might very well have sensitive skin but many blokes who have used cartridge razors get ingrown hairs and red, blotchy skin from them. It's the poor design of the cartridge razor rather than sensitive skin. I used to get ingrown hairs and red, irritated areas. But after using a decent lather from a brush, using quality soap designed for sharing, and a sharp razor with good technique it's now very rare for me to get ingrowns or irritated skin.

Previously I would have said I had sensitive skin but now I realise it was just the way I used to shave.

(That all said, the disclaimer is that you very well could have sensitive skin.)
 
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