Deluxe Vintage Wet Shave Grooming Set for Men - Safety Razor, Brush, Alum Block, Soap, Bowl, Blades, Stand & Dopp Kit

I am by no means an expert in wet shaving and also have not tested other "starter" kits either. However, this is my introduction to wet shaving and oh boy this is an excellent product.The safety razor is sturdy, looks and feels strong and does the job right. The little bowl and soap included match perfect. I am sure there are better soaps than this one out there but it gets the job done. Decent lather and scent, plus it is soft on the skin. I don't really use the alum block as I already use other products for after shaving but guess is a nice addition. The stand just complemets everything looks so good in the bathroom. The brush first uses lost some bristles and was a little annoying but after maybe 2 or 3 uses it didn't lose any more. The carrying bag is a nice addition although I don't use this kit for travel, so I used the small pouch for other stuff.I am sure there are "better" more "pro" equipment for shaving out there (also more expensive), but this by no means are cheap or crappy. It is a very nice starting kit for the price.

I have always been a cartridge shaving guy and I have always had to deal with ingrown hairs. After finally having enough I started researching it and came across wet shaving. After researching it extensively I was sold. I found this kit and figured it was a good place to start. 1. Because it had good reviews2. It had everything I needed to start3. My name is John and figured it was a sign!! LolPackageing was great it all came individually boxed placed neatly in the traveling case. I was super stoked to try it out. There is definitely a learning curve to using it so watch several videos before starting as I did....or you might cut yourself or not get a good shave.The soap smelled great and was easy to lather. It fit nicely into the bowl. I would say the bowl is a little small and can make lathering it a little messy but great for a starter. I will probably get a bigger bowl in the future but good for now. The razor itself is great. Seems very well built and sturdy. Fits nicely into my hands. It does have the shorter handle so if you do have big hands it could be awkward to hold. It has a nice head with a good amount of weight to it. For the shaving part it was great. I got the smoothies shave I have ever had. Even my wife was like “wow”! It literally feels like a baby’s bottom. It’s my first shave so I will feedback in about a week or two about my ingrown hairs and if it’s solved the problem. The blades it came with did a great job. I might try different kinds just to see what’s out there but I am satisfied with what came. What was in the package was Astra superior platinum.The aftershave block it came with was different because I am used to balms but so far it has worked great and I have no irritation!!The bag seems to be pretty well made. The only thing I don’t like about it is it’s just an open bag and no pockets for the soap and bowl or for the razor...just a personal quirk of mine. The stand is very sturdy and has a pad on the bottom to keep it from moving around.I would highly recommend this shave kit and would give it 10 stars if I could!!

US Army currently deployed overseas. My girlfriend got me this gift before I shipped out. Such a classy gift. She knows im into the 50s themed stuff but I like to save money (Save a ton on expensive cartridge refills like Gillette) This entire kit is impressive and gives you everything you need to start wetshaving / using a safety razor and its definitely a learning curve as I have never used a safety razor. After 3 months of use tho I have it down were I can get an extremely close shave unlike ever before without cutting myself. (If your new to using a safety razor you will nick yourself alot at first) I use Astra SS double edged Blades and got a pack of 100 blades for $15. I get two shaves with one blade. This has saved me a ton of money these passed 3 months and I still have 7 more months to go. My only complaint was the brush is beginning to degrade. Not the beaver hair, the actual handle is beginning to peel off a clear coat and the wood underneath to begin molding. Unfortunately I do not believe this is due to quality issues as it is more of an issue trying to keep this very nice kit dry while out in the field environment. I do believe a lid for the lather bowl would be a great addition to keep things out of it. So I will be replacing the Brush and the Bowl. But the safety razor, the carey bag, and the stand have all by far met my expectations.Update: I may have gotten a bad brush. The entire ball of badger hair popped out. Not a week after this review but about 4 months of daily use. Will be replacing with a better brush. But everything else the kit comes with is great.