Does anyone else still use a badger bristle shaving brush for shaving? I just can’t find anything else that helps my facial hair stand up well enough to get a perfect, comfortable shave every time.
I wish. I really want a safety razor too 
I use a silvertip badger brush that my wife bought for me in Italy a couple of years ago. It’s in a set with a stainless steel bowl and a razor - the brush and razor have bone handles. You’re right - there is nothing to beat it when combined with a first-class soap (I use Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood). I don’t use a cut-throat or safety razor though - a Mach 3 does the job for me.
I don’t use a brush. I use this Total Shave Solution Oil from Ireland. The closest most comfortable shave I ever had. And it has a great scent as well. Its great if you have a goatee or other facial hair design because you can see exactly where your shaving.
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I don’t get on all that well with the oil, although I keep a little phial for travel purposes because it saves having to pack brushes, soap, etc. My travel toilet bag contains oil, a couple of disposable razors, shower gel and tooth brush/paste. That’s it! The point though of the brush is whether you see shaving as a chore, or as a ritual. If you see it as the latter (which I do) then the whole ritual of warming the face, lathering, etc is part of the appeal.
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Best shave I ever had was in Nepal … just like you, it was a cut-throat job. The whole thing was finished off with a head massage. All in all, the guy took about half an hour on the job, and all for next to nothing by our standards.
Badger brush and a straight razor when I have time. Normal morning is a badger and my grandfathers saftey razor.
I use an old antique gillete razor I got at an antique store - the old safety razor with the double blade. I use regular shaving cream, though. I got sick of paying out the ass for B.S. razors where the original package razors last a long time, but the refills only last a couple shaves. It’s a scam, so I finally bought a MAN’s razor earlier this year, and haven’t looked back.
Straight Razor here and nothing better than a good badger brush. Here’s the most reasonable quality brushes I’ve found http://www.vintagescent.com/shaving-brushes.html
And we Vikings never shave at all… hee hee 
As coincidence would have it , i just shaved. badger brush and safety razor here. As for traveling … i don’t shave. I can stay away from home indefinitely on a school backpack , provided i can wash my clothes somewhere once a week and winter doesn’t suddenly occur :). Safety razors are a hell of a lot cheaper than the overly marketed cartridge systems. I payed something along the lines 7$ for the handle + 5 double edge razors. and razors cost about 1$ for a 5 pack of Wilkinson - Double sword or less depending on the brand.
Yeah I’ve received 3. Got them around Thanksgiving time.
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What’s a “straight”? Is that what is known as a “cut throat”?
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