Reddit reviews Colonel Conk Classic Shave Stand Model 775 Chrome

My $.02 (For ease of use everything is linked to Amazon, prices will vary)

Razor: Merkur 180, $32

Brush: Escali 100% Pure Badger, $14

Shaving Cream: Proraso, $11

Blades: Sampler Pack, $20

And then that leaves ~$20 to play with to buy a a nice book on shaving, or a shaving stand, or some aftershave

1. Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Hydrating Lotion - Face lotion, applied to face and mustache after shower.

2. Musgo Real Glycerine Lime Soap, MR GLO - Face soap, used before each shave.

3. Proraso Shaving Soap with Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol - Shave soap, whipped up then applied to face for shaving.

4. Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream - Pre/Post shave cream, massaged into face after washing face with MR GLO. Massaged into face again after shave.

5. Proraso Aftershave Lotion - Aftershave, applied to face either after shave or after shower. My wife likes the smell of this.

6. TABAC ORIGINAL For Men By MAURER & WIRTZ Deodorant Stick - Deodorant, masculine scent of lavender, citrus, and warm florals.

7. Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand - Stand, holds DE razor and brush.

8. Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor - DE Razor, great weight and balance used to shave face.

9. Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush - So, so brush used for applying shave soap. Would like a better brush someday.

10. Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - Razors for DE, my favorite so far.

11. Tweezerman His Moustache Scissors with Comb - Scissors and comb, after movember I decided to keep the mustache so these items help maintain its appearance.

12. Comb - Comb, used for combing hair before and after shower.

13. Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Clay - Hair product, used after shower with hair wet or dry. Hair looks natural but styled. I'll use pomade if I want the appearance of having a more polished look.

14. Large Stainless Steel Shaving Soap Bowl from Super Safety Razors - Mug, I'd rather have a porcelain mug for class but this does the trick. I use it to soak my brush and razor before each shave. I also use it for creams when not using Proraso.

I got this razor from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NL0T1G/ref=mp_s_a_2?qid=1313089770&sr=8-2

It was $30 when I bought it, though. I also bought a stand, brush, and shaving soap at the same time. I think the total was about $70-$80 The soap lasts forever and the stand and brush are 1 time buys.

Stand: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001XURHNY/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1313089954&sr=8-1

Soap: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015UWUFM/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1313090034&sr=8-1

Brush: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G647Y8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1313090086&sr=8-1-spell

I just buy blades from CVS. 10 pack is $5 and I've used about 5 in the last month.

Edit: Bad math.

Looks like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have this stand and like it a lot

Here you go

Edwin Jagger De89lbl Double Edge Safety Razor Chrome Plated Lined Detail

Dovo Stainless Steel blade BLACK Handle Shavette Straight Razor Uses Replaceable DE Blades and a Brut Styptic Pencil you're going to need it

Edwin Jagger Razor Stand for Double Edged Razor or Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand

Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack - 100 Blades! and/or 115 BEST Blade Sampler FEATHER SHARK ASTRA BLUEBIRD LORD GILLETTE

Edwin Jagger 1ej946sds Traditional English Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush Faux Ebony With Black Drip Stand

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce

Proraso Shaving Cream 5.2 oz (147 g)

Bloc Osma Natural Alum Block

Ogallala Bay Rum Bonanza Sampler!

And just use a kitchen bowl to make the lather.

Edit : Made an Amazon List

I have the same stand. It's distributed by Col. Conk, and available on Amazon. The model is "Evernice."
http://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Conk-Evernice-775-Chrome/dp/B001XURHNY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8

blades http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049ARM26/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_details

ej razor http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VSX0XY/ref=oh_o00_s01_i02_details

simpson brush (i think this is a great deal) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P9J1QS/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details

tobs cream http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001L6X522/ref=oh_o00_s00_i02_details

stand http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

soap http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW6ZI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i01_details

as far as other tips, i scoured this and the badger and blade website for hours to try and figure out what would work. so my advice would be to replicate what i got. but the interesting thing is that everyone has different opinions -- even down to what razor pack to buy -- so at some point you just need to get something and see how it works. but, for instance, i got the edwin jagger de because i was about to get a muhle and realized they were identical aside from the $40 price difference.

Thanks much :)

Think I'm just going to order a stand like this since the brush is stored upright. It'll help class-up the bathroom, though I do like the hanger idea.

Looks to be this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001XURHNY?pc_redir=1397318846&robot_redir=1

I know the Col Conk Chrome Stand fits up to a 24mm brush (the EJ brush you linked is ~19mm)

Shaving with a DE razor. A good razor is about twice or three times as much as a cartridge razor, but the long term savings are nuts.

Merkur 180 Razor $33

Omega Shaving Brush $13

Proraso Soap $8.50

Optional Razor Stand $22

Optional Alum $5

100 Pack of Astra Blades $10.50

Total cost of 100 DE shaves including startup costs: $92

Total Cost of next 100 shaves (blades and soap): $19

Gilette Fusion $11

100 Cartridges (8 packs) $362

Shaving Cream $20

Total cost of 100 cartridge shaves including startup costs: $393

Total cost of next 100 shaves (blades and shaving cream): $382

It looks like a Col Conk stand. Amazon, Westcoastshaving. Brush opening: 25.5mm or 1inch.

Shaving stand is one of those things that somewhat divides peoples opinions. I'm personally strongly of the opinion that the shaving stand isn't necessary. Here is a very recent thread about it. I suggest you read the comments through. Of course if you want you can get the stand.

Any reason as to why you are looking products from ebay. The best places to order from in Europe are Connaughtshaving.com (UK), Shaving.ie (Ireland), and Gifts & Care (Spain). They all ship worldwide and belong to EU, so if you are ordering from EU you don't have to worry about customs.

I would look into Omega/Semogue boar brushes or Muhle synthetic brushes.

HERE is what I recommend for DE kit. Mainly posting that for all the information links in that post, I suggest you check them out. Plus if you got/get questions don't hesitate to ask, people here will happily help you.

Here you go:

Merkur Long Handled Chrome Safety Razor

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G

Colonel Ichabod Conk Chrome Safety Razor Stand

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY

Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WR3QSG

Merkur-Razor Double Edge Razor Blades

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JPMHWK

Proraso Shaving Soap, Eucalyptus & Menthol, 5.2 oz (150 ml), New Formulation

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837YY18

It is a nice set up to being with. My word of advice: take your time on your first shave to get used to this way of shaving.

The first time I shaved with the safety razor I spent about 30 mins. Now I can do it in 10 to 15 mins.

This video helped me get started:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IuA8HGacJw

The razor is a Lord L6 and the stand is a Colonel Ichabod Conk.

The brush and mug were purchased from the local Farmer's Market from a nice lady who makes homemade soaps. The soap is a disc in the mug and it is amazing. It is Bay Rum scent made with all sorts of oils and since I started using it over shave gel to shave with I have no razor burn or irritation. I am excited to do my first wet shave tomorrow!

Also, not pictured is my Pre-shave Oil, Blade Sampler, and Styptic Pencil

I went with This Stand It's a little pricy, but it looks nice, and it works well, I had to cut little gasket type pieces of cardboard and put them in the base only to apply a little pressure, so the padded non slip base part stuck below the rest of the base, but it I'm happy with it. No experience parkers, but that's the same brush I used and it's quite a bargain.

I am making the switch too. After reading a lot on here and talking with a buddy who uses a DE this is what I ordered (should be arriving today). Total cost was around $125. If anyone knows anything I should add let me know. (Edit formatting)

Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack

Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor

Taylor of Old Bond Street St. James Shaving Cream

Nick Relief Styptic Pencil

Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand

Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush

Proraso Pre-shave Cream

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It came with this set.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L4EING/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I actually don't like it though. The handle on the brush knocks into the razor.

Is this the Col. Conk one you use? I've been thinking of getting something like this at some point:

http://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Conk-Evernice-775-Chrome/dp/B001XURHNY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374353121&sr=1-1&keywords=Razor+stand

I have this one and it's great so far.

That's good news, do you know if it fits in the Col Conk brush/razor stand by the handle? That would be a bonus.

Col. Conk from Amazon

Thanks, excellent post there, managed to miss that somehow. I'm still not 100% sure on the brush, although I have decided I want to try to go for badger. I did read a lot about certain brands. I was thinking of a Colonel Conk brush and stand, can you say anything about that brand? Thanks again for the link to the post, still not sure how I missed it.

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like this?

this also seems a lot more realistic for a stand.

http://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Conk-Evernice-775-Chrome/dp/B001XURHNY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310736030&sr=8-1

I use this and it's perfect