Classic Shaving Kits–A Buyers Guide - By: Gyan

When shopping for a classic shaving kit, the basic items include are a straight razor, waterstone, shaving brush, pre-shaving oil, and cologne. Men who do not want over cosmetic shaving kits can have just a straight razor, waterstone, cologne and shaving foam to complete their shaving kits.
Straight razor is the most important part of a classic shaving kit. The most important thing to look for is that your razor should sharp from the tip to the handle. You need to buy a waterstone as well for sharpening your straight razor. The sharper it is, the better the shave will be. The worst the shaver will be is when it's really dull. In that case you have to use two grades of waterstone, a 4000 and an 8000 such as Norton Waterstone 4000/8000 Grit, 3". You can opt for any reputed waterstone manufacturer such as Thiers waterstones or Norton waterstones. These waterstones are synthetic water stones and cut faster than natural stones and wear much slower.
Cologne is another must have item and you should be very cautious while selecting this. It is not necessary that the brand, which your friend is using, would also suit your skin. You should not just get carried away with the lucrative advertisements that always flash on your television sets or buzz you when you are online. It is good if you go with one brand that suits you and fits in your budget. Expensive colognes do not necessarily mean that they would be having the best quality. You can easily find companies, which sell good quality colognes at affordable rates.
Another very important item is shaving foam. Shaving foam offers convenience and is quick to dispense and apply. But with everything in life, quick and convenient is not always the best. Shaving foam can dry out the skin, and clog the razor. It does not always give that smooth glide for the razor that you need for a comfortable shave. The shaving gel is a relative new entrant into the shaving market, along with the gel foam. Some gels remain clear and can be advantage if you are precision shaving a beard, as you can see where you are going through the gel. You may opt for either of these depending on your budget and preference.

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This article is written by Gyan in the favor of Norton waterstones and Quality Colognes. These products are widely available at internet.

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