Good wet shaving supplies are pretty hard to come by in Indonesia. At best you can find the Gillette foam and blades. By far not the best shaving supplies to have. And once you get used to wet shaving, it is really hard to go back to the old electric shaver or the scratchy Gillette Mach 3s. And I say this as a fairly recent convert to wet shaving.
Some pros for wet shaving with a single razor blade or double blade safety razor:
Wet shaving gives you a much closer shave.
People with sensitive skin may have fewer rashes when compared to electrical shavers or cartridge shavers.
Cheaper in the long run: A 2-years supply of good quality blades costs probably about $30, shipped to Indonesia.
After a short period for adaptation, wet shaving is much more comfortable.
Now as far as supplies go:
The Body Shop has a shaving kit, including a brush (synthetic), shaving cream and aftershave. The brush is nothing special, but the cream and aftershave is pretty good.
Lazada or other online stores also have shaving brushes, safety razor and blades.
If you happen to be in Singapore, swing by Mustafa Center for a large variety of shaving creams, blades and razors, although they are mostly low-mid quality.
You can also order online from these guys in Singapore, and they will mail it to you in Indonesia. If you keep your invoices under US$100 you avoid any import tax as well. They sell high quality stuff.
Finally you can always order at Amazon.com and ship to Indonesia, although this is probably the most expensive option.
Recommendations:
Razor: Get a nice heavy one, and you'll love the feel of it in your hand. Personally I use this one (or very similar). Be cautious of buying ones that are too cheap, because that usually means they use less metal, and results in a light, inferior product.
Brush: Once you go Badger Brush, you really can't go back to using synthetics. Badger Brushes come in several levels of quality, from highest to lowest: Silver Tip, Super, Best, and Pure. The higher quality brushes are softer and make superior lather due to better water retention. I use this one, although any badger brush is usually superior to synthetic.
Cream: I use the Body Shop one mentioned above, and sometimes Arko products. Usually shaving cream feels much sleeker and lighter than the goop that comes out of shaving foam cans.
Blades: There are literally dozens of brands. I didn't realize the competition for double edge safety razors was that fierce considering that it is such a retro product. Retailers in Indonesia will probably stock Gillette Goal blades. They are mediocre. Online you can find Derby, which is high quality, and cheap. (About US$ 10 for 100 blades on Amazon, so shipped to Indonesia probably around US$25). Each of these should be good for 3-4 shaves, so these chould last you almost 2 years. The consensus for the best blades is usually Feather, and they are also available on Amazon, for about $25 for a pack of 100 blades.
Aftershave: Again I use the Body Shop one mentioned above, or sometimes I just use Eau de Cologne.
Blade Disposal: There are merchants who sell specialized blade disposal container, which is nice. Alternatively, I bought a coin bank for Rp 8000, and it should last me forever.
Some pros for wet shaving with a single razor blade or double blade safety razor:
Wet shaving gives you a much closer shave.
People with sensitive skin may have fewer rashes when compared to electrical shavers or cartridge shavers.
Cheaper in the long run: A 2-years supply of good quality blades costs probably about $30, shipped to Indonesia.
After a short period for adaptation, wet shaving is much more comfortable.
Now as far as supplies go:
The Body Shop has a shaving kit, including a brush (synthetic), shaving cream and aftershave. The brush is nothing special, but the cream and aftershave is pretty good.
Lazada or other online stores also have shaving brushes, safety razor and blades.
If you happen to be in Singapore, swing by Mustafa Center for a large variety of shaving creams, blades and razors, although they are mostly low-mid quality.
You can also order online from these guys in Singapore, and they will mail it to you in Indonesia. If you keep your invoices under US$100 you avoid any import tax as well. They sell high quality stuff.
Finally you can always order at Amazon.com and ship to Indonesia, although this is probably the most expensive option.
Recommendations:
Razor: Get a nice heavy one, and you'll love the feel of it in your hand. Personally I use this one (or very similar). Be cautious of buying ones that are too cheap, because that usually means they use less metal, and results in a light, inferior product.
Brush: Once you go Badger Brush, you really can't go back to using synthetics. Badger Brushes come in several levels of quality, from highest to lowest: Silver Tip, Super, Best, and Pure. The higher quality brushes are softer and make superior lather due to better water retention. I use this one, although any badger brush is usually superior to synthetic.
Cream: I use the Body Shop one mentioned above, and sometimes Arko products. Usually shaving cream feels much sleeker and lighter than the goop that comes out of shaving foam cans.
Blades: There are literally dozens of brands. I didn't realize the competition for double edge safety razors was that fierce considering that it is such a retro product. Retailers in Indonesia will probably stock Gillette Goal blades. They are mediocre. Online you can find Derby, which is high quality, and cheap. (About US$ 10 for 100 blades on Amazon, so shipped to Indonesia probably around US$25). Each of these should be good for 3-4 shaves, so these chould last you almost 2 years. The consensus for the best blades is usually Feather, and they are also available on Amazon, for about $25 for a pack of 100 blades.
Aftershave: Again I use the Body Shop one mentioned above, or sometimes I just use Eau de Cologne.
Blade Disposal: There are merchants who sell specialized blade disposal container, which is nice. Alternatively, I bought a coin bank for Rp 8000, and it should last me forever.