🧔 Shave Like a Gentleman, Feel Like a King!
The Complete Wet Shave Kit includes a safety razor, badger hair brush, alum block, sandalwood shave soap, stainless steel bowl, and five razor blades, providing everything needed for a luxurious and irritation-free shaving experience.
E**E
Is a must for teenage boys like me
I genuinely loved this, it's a close shave the first few times and feels a little weird. I'm 16 and starting to actually shave. I absolutely love it and tbh I was scared spending like $50 on a product that no one I know uses so it was natural I was apprehensive, but boy am I glad I got it. My face is smooth and I couldn't be happier. I would recommend this for beginners and experts in shaving. So other teenage boys, get this.
K**S
Great gift
My husband loved this gift, he had only ever used disposable razors and has been a convert ever since. I got it for Father’s Day a year ago and he still raves about the close shave he gets from this.
M**L
Good starting kit for wet shaving
This is the first wet shave kit I have ever bought and used. I have wanted to try for a while and this seemed like a good deal. And it is! Kit comes with everything you need to start wet shaving, including instructions. I still watched a YouTube video before shaving but overall it really didn't take long to learn.One downside though is the brush, I am not a huge fan of it. It has a slightly strange smell right out of the box (which goes away when you wash it) and it seems to loose 5-10 bristles each time I use it. Even still, I would recommend this product.
C**K
Great product
Great starter kit. Was my first razor of this type and I’m very pleased with it.
H**T
Wonderful shaving kit
This kit does everything you would want it to do. Worth the money!
T**Y
Great products and price
The kit came as described but actually better. I was worried the razor and bowl would be out and jostling around hitting each other during shipping. But, to my relief, they were boxed up in their own tight fitting cardboard boxes.The Bowl: Nothing to fancy about the bowl. It's a little small. It has laser etched with the gentlemen Jon logo and was well done. Being stainless, at least I believe it's stainless, it conducts heat in a fast efficient manner. But having those properties, it also loses heat quickly; so a warm sink of water will do wonders keeping your lather nice and warm. Keep in mind that there is no place to keep your shave soap after you open it. (You're not supposed to build lather on top of the soap itself.) keeping that in mind, invest in a ceramic mug. It will take longer to warm up, but will retain heat for lather longer. Also, most ceramic mugs have handles that help to hold them solidly while whipping up a lather. Be warned that this bowl gets very slick when wet.The soap: I really liked the included soap puck. It smells nice, and the scent is not overpowering like some soaps can be. Leaves a nice slick base for smooth shaving of the face. I did have an issue on my second pass with against the grain shaving, but I have 600 grit sandpaper for a face, and attribute the roughness to that.The brush: Nothing to fancy here. Appears to be common pure badger hair, don't be expecting a silvertip quality brush at this kits' price. It gets the job done. I did have a couple of hairs fall out on first use, but most brushes I've used do that being new. Remember to use it with warm, not hot water, as the hot water will melt the glue holding the hairs in.The Razor: This razor feels very nice as far as weight goes. Good head weight but not as heavy as some other razors made today. Handle is longer than most, making this a great kit for the starting wet shaver switching from a cartridge setup. Remember to always let the razor do the work. More pressure you apply, more of a chance of life blood leaving your neck. The handle itself is one piece, and the head coming apart in two pieces. (see pics) the handle has the female threads, while the head has the male threads that screw into the handle. Knurled finish on the razor is top notch. No uneven ridges. The head of the razor itself has the brand laser etched as well and really shines against a vanity light. Looks slick.The Blades: The blade. The piece de resistance of a good shave in my opinion. The handle length and head weight of a razor can only do so much if the blade is lacking. I really rate these included Astra blades at a 2-3 sharpness level out of 5. (5 being the most aggressive, closet shave.) Again, think beginner level blades here. Sharp enough to get the job done, but not so sharp you're leaving a trail of blood droplets to the first aid kit. I tend to use feather blades for my third, against the grain cuts, due to coarseness of neck hair, and use a less sharp blade with the grain. Best advise is to buy a variety pack and find your own preferences. Everyone's skin is different. My skin isn't very sensitive, so I tend to lean towards sharper, less forgiving blades like feather. The Astras included are great for the beginning shaver that are a little wary about their beginning journey to wet shaving awesomeness. It's nice that they're numbered too, if you like to keep track of what side of the razor blade you're using for certain cuts. ie, first pass, second pass, etc.The Alum. Bloc: Second to last in your shave steps, but a first rate product is the potassium alum. block. Closes pores, stops weepers, and cools the face. Also lets you know what spot has been invisibly irritated from shaving. ie, burns a bit. Being potassium alum. Not ammonium alum., it doesn't sting as bad and is actually naturally occurring. (Ammonium alum. is man made) my blocks' container doesn't securely close so it will pop open if jostled, but will stay closed while on the counter. The block I received wasn't cut very square, but I'm kinda OCD about things.Overall: Great starter kit that will get the beginning wet shaver a start in the right direction without paying crazy prices and leaving room for upgrades later. If you're considering going into the art of wet shaving, this kit should be towards the top of your list.
S**N
Amazing !
My coworker told me about this & i was hesitant at first but decided to give in. Damn this thing is awesome lol. It takes some getting used too (bloodied myself 3x using it 😭 ) and leaves your face feeling super smooth. Better than those plastic ones always leaving red scars & not fullfilling the job. Worth it 10/10.Btw, i haven't had any problem of it breaking. Its easy to twist on/off & replace the razors.
A**N
It Was Okay
I wanted to share my experience with the Gentleman Jon Safety Razor Shaving Kit. Overall, it's a mixed bag.The safety razor is great quality – it's got a nice weight to it, and the blades are sharp and long-lasting. But I have to be honest, the hair-shaving brush had a rough start. It arrived dirty and had a funky smell, which was a turn-off. And while the shave soap smells nice, it doesn't lather as well as I hoped.On the bright side, the alum block is a lifesaver for minor nicks and irritation, and the razor blades are definitely good quality. The whole kit provides a decent shave experience, but it's not as smooth sailing as I expected.So, if you're up for a bit of a challenge with the brush and soap, the quality of the razors might make it worthwhile for you. Just be prepared for a few bumps along the way.
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