Who do you like online for purchasing your wetshaving products.

I'm aware of Amazon, but I consider it a secondary source as I think they can pass counterfeit products easily, such as razor blade packs. I would rather trust a single source rather than Amazons "cheapest source of the week."

I'm aware of West Coast Shaving but they no longer recognize my account and, well, I generally avoid doing business w/ Cally. (Yeah, I'm that guy that, when buying items, I take note of the state it's sold/shipped from.) They were always fast and I always recommended them but I wonder what my other options are.
Thanks.

http://www.mikesnaturalsoaps.com

I have recommended this soap a few times over the years here, it's the best I've found.

Edited to add: given your location preference, this would be appropriate too. Based in MI.

https://www.smallflower.com
This is Merz Apothecary from Chicago.


https://www.italianbarber.com
Canadian shipping takes a few extra days. I use to buy a lot of Razo Rock products from here.

Interested in what people suggest, I am currently using Art of Shaving products but since they are associated with P&C and Gillette, I want to get away from them

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Originally posted by Frenchy1004:
Interested in what people suggest, I am currently using Art of Shaving products but since they are associated with P&C and Gillette, I want to get away from them

AoS will soon be defunct. Other sites to explore, for a start:

https://bullgooseshaving.com

https://www.maggardrazors.com

http://www.razoremporium.com

https://chiseledface.com

https://wetshavingproducts.com

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Originally posted by jhe888:
www.stirlingsoap.com

I've recently discovered these guys and really like the Lemon Chill Glacial soap and matching aftershave balm. I was always a Queen Charlotte soap guy but they closed last year and I had to find a new source for a good menthol based shave cream.

Regarding shave cream, I have now converted to Cremo Cream after 35 years of using Barbasol. Last Christmas I gave it to all my family members and every one of them has switched now. While it is NOT foamy at all, it is the slickest stuff I have ever used for shaving. Phenomenal IMO.

I use an antique Gillette safety razor (gold tone), WSP "Rustic Shaving Soap - Gaelic Tweed", Astra Superior Platinum double edge blades, and a Badger hair brush.

The Astra blades are unbelievably smooth! I've figured out that shaving soap is sooooo much better protection then creams. But not all soaps are created the same.

I've been ordering from Maggard. Very good people, and fast shipping!

I order my disposable blades from Dorco.com. Sign up for their email list.

I use Cremo shave cream bought at walmart.

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Originally posted by steelcityfishanddive:

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Originally posted by jhe888:
www.stirlingsoap.com

I've recently discovered these guys and really like the Lemon Chill Glacial soap and matching aftershave balm. I was always a Queen Charlotte soap guy but they closed last year and I had to find a new source for a good menthol based shave cream.

I've a large Margaritas In The Arctic and a couple samples on the way.

Many good suggestions. Thanks.

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Originally posted by Micropterus:
https://www.westcoastshaving.com/

Good one

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Originally posted by Palm:

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Originally posted by Micropterus:
https://www.westcoastshaving.com/

Good one

You'll notice I mentioned them in my OP, because my account is gone. They don't recognize my email for resetting my password, thus the impetus behind finding other sources while I try to contact them.

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Originally posted by dsiets:

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Originally posted by Palm:

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Originally posted by Micropterus:
https://www.westcoastshaving.com/

Good one

You'll notice I mentioned them in my OP, because my account is gone. They don't recognize my email for resetting my password, thus the impetus behind finding other sources while I try to contact them.

Yeah I noticed that, I meant to use the sarcasm face!

^^ Well, for anyone else, it should be mentioned at least as they have a very large selection of products.

ETA:I'll add this to list as I keep surfing.
https://www.classicshaving.com/
https://shavenation.com/

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Originally posted by steelcityfishanddive:

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Originally posted by jhe888:
www.stirlingsoap.com

I've recently discovered these guys and really like the Lemon Chill Glacial soap and matching aftershave balm. I was always a Queen Charlotte soap guy but they closed last year and I had to find a new source for a good menthol based shave cream.

Same with me.

I also like Mike's Natural Soap, but he went through a spell when many of his soaps weren't available.

No need. Read this short article:
https://mises.org/library/shaving-cream-racket

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Originally posted by zipriderson:
No need. Read this short article:
https://mises.org/library/shaving-cream-racket

A few decades of a few million wet shavers contradict at least some of this. Oil can be used but it's not ideal - no surfactant, absorbed easily. Some can shave dry, some use only water. But for the vast majority, over the last 100 years and more, soap has proven to be the ideal lubricant and cleanser. There are a few thousand varieties - canned foam is not at the top of the list. As with all things shaving, Your Mileage May Vary.