New guy here
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New guy here
Hello to all,
I'm new to the DE wet shaving thing. I've always shaved with Schick cartridge razors(Tracer, Quattro, etc) and the canned shaving cream. My gf recently bought me a shaving kit from Trader Joe's that just had a brush and shaving cream. I tried it and although it didn't make a good lather the cream seemed better than the canned stuff. That got me started looking into wet shaving. I recently picked up a Merkur HD 34c, Perfecto Badger Brush, Taylor of old Bond street cream, and a sampler pack of razors. I've only shaved with the new stuff a couple of times and had a few issues but I think it will just take time to get my technique down. Thank you for having me hopefully I can learn some stuff from the forum.
I'm new to the DE wet shaving thing. I've always shaved with Schick cartridge razors(Tracer, Quattro, etc) and the canned shaving cream. My gf recently bought me a shaving kit from Trader Joe's that just had a brush and shaving cream. I tried it and although it didn't make a good lather the cream seemed better than the canned stuff. That got me started looking into wet shaving. I recently picked up a Merkur HD 34c, Perfecto Badger Brush, Taylor of old Bond street cream, and a sampler pack of razors. I've only shaved with the new stuff a couple of times and had a few issues but I think it will just take time to get my technique down. Thank you for having me hopefully I can learn some stuff from the forum.
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Re: New guy here
Welcome to the forum PI!
There's lots of information already here and you have access to it all. Be sure to check out the University section.
There's lots of information already here and you have access to it all. Be sure to check out the University section.
Brian
Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Re: New guy here
Welcome, PerfectlyInsane!
It sounds like you're off to a good start. As Brian said, check back through the threads in the ShaveMyFace University and note the Useful Video thread at the top of the SMF University page. Also, feel free to ask specific questions.
- Murray
It sounds like you're off to a good start. As Brian said, check back through the threads in the ShaveMyFace University and note the Useful Video thread at the top of the SMF University page. Also, feel free to ask specific questions.
- Murray
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Re: New guy here
Thanks guys, I'm enjoying this new adventure so far.
Re: New guy here
Yes sir, welcome to SMF. Looking forward to reading about your ongoing experiences.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: New guy here
Welcome aboard PI, we're a congenial bunch who appreciate some of the simple things in life.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
Re: New guy here
+1Squire wrote:Welcome aboard PI, we're a congenial bunch who appreciate some of the simple things in life.
Some of us are more congenial then others .......
Welcome to SMF. Post often!
Re: New guy here
Welcome to the club. Like others have said, sounds like you have a good start. You won't find a better group of gentleman (and at times, ladies) than right here.
Danny
"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"
"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"
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Re: New guy here
Wellcome Sir!!!
Not been on for a while, missed you post. I've enjoyed my journey into DE shaving, i am sure you will too.
All the best,
John .
Not been on for a while, missed you post. I've enjoyed my journey into DE shaving, i am sure you will too.
All the best,
John .
Re: New guy here
For me, the hardest part of switching from multi-blades to DE was un-learning all the bad habits regarding pressure and angle -- the Merkur 34C is a wonderful razor that will simply take a while to become comfortable with.
Try using the Merkur to do the easiest parts of your beard (for me, the cheeks) then finish up with your multi-blade for the rest. Add a little more territory each shave for the DE razor and, before you know it, your Merkur will feel like second nature.
Try using the Merkur to do the easiest parts of your beard (for me, the cheeks) then finish up with your multi-blade for the rest. Add a little more territory each shave for the DE razor and, before you know it, your Merkur will feel like second nature.
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Re: New guy here
i'm also newbie and think this will be good adventure
Re: New guy here
Welcome to SMF, foxmiluroa!
- Murray
- Murray
Re: New guy here
Welcome to SMF, Drakhtul! Glad to have you join our little community.
- Murray
- Murray
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Re: New guy here
Welcome to the forum Drak' ! You should, but there's no rule saying that you should, introduce yourself in a thread all your own. You'll get a better response.
Brian
Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
- fallingwickets
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Re: New guy here
welcome Drakhtu. look forward to seeing you around in the forums
clive
clive
de gustibus non est disputandum
Re: New guy here
Welcome to SMF!
David
“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage