One shaving item you would recommend?

[Chili]

A shave brush...just this one change makes a world of difference

 

[Steve Bowles]

Tabac. An affordable great soap is something everyone can agree on.

 

[Missoni]

For those that prefer strong backbone, scrub and ease of lathering from their brush any of the large inexpensive Omega boars.

 

[JayGee]

Good prep;
hot shower & take the time to map your beard.

Costs nothing, makes the biggest difference.

 

[MrK1]

A King Cobra.

 

[Redrock]

A decent Gillette Fatboy. 9 settings to choose. One of them has to fit plus you can go up/down on the bite.

 

[Weekly]

Silver Star Super Stainless blades
They are what I would recommend to
Any DE user.

 

[KAV]

Our forum elders who speak from experience unencumbered by shaving politics who have actually used products discussed.

 

[Lann]

A pack of Gillette Silver Blues

 

[Conservator]

Witch Hazel.

Blades, soaps, creams, aftershaves, and on and on may come and go. The one item that remains a constant in my shave routine is a healthy splash of witch hazel when the shave is done!

I could not do without it!!

I agree. The one thing I am never without.