Thanks for the warm welcome!
Uh, favorite gear. It's hard to really say about hardware because each differs in performance. As far as razors go, I'm a big fan of vintage with a Gillette LC NEW probably being the de I reach for most often.
Injectors have spoiled me a bit and I reach for them more than anything. The type Es work really well for me, especially the E 2 and E 3 (US and Canada made).
I can't forget about the vintage SE razors either. Damaskeenes are a great combo of being smooth and efficient but I do love my 1924 as well. I'm pretty excited at the possibility of three new SE Gem type razors coming out this year. I suspect the ATT one will be out of my price range but the other two will probably be more along what I'm willing to pay.
Brushes, I'm not really a brush guy, yet, though I have been buying a few different ones lately. I do love a good badger and have two from Stirling Soap Co which to me are excellent. I've been working on breaking in a Semogue 620 and an Omega 40033 which are coming along nicely. I do have a few synthetics that I reach for when I feel like it but it's mostly been the two boars lately. There is a new badger coming my way in the next few days that I'm looking forward to.
As far as soaps/creams, I heavily favor artisan stuff but Cade Rich is great stuff. I know y'all would have a time getting some of the US artisans to you but my favorites include Barrister & Mann, Dapper Dragon, Beaver Woodwright, Chiseled Face, Bufflehead, Dr. Jon's, Mickey Lee Soapworks, L&L Grooming, Stirling Soap Co. and Tallow + Steel.
AS/toner/salve favorite company is Chatillon Lux, hands down. His stuff feels amazing on the face!
