First brush experience
First brush experience
I just purchased my first brush. It's a economical Col. Conk brush. I bought it Friday afternoon with the help of Vince at our local shopping mall. I went home excited to see what all the hype was. Vince had been telling me about his shaving gear for months and at first I laughed at him. Robert sent me some sample shaving creams, I really enjoyed them. But I was using my finger tips to apply the cream. Since I was really enjoying the creams I might as well buy a brush.
I came home that evening and lathered up my cream just like you guys recommended. At first I didnt see the lather as I was swishing the brush around but when I applied it on my face there it was to my suprise! I was in shock. I couldnt believe how much a little cream could lather up.
Now I had already shaved that morning so i wasnt planning on shaving. But I said what the hell. After I shaved I realized I shouldnt have shaved it was really irritating. So I decided I wasnt going to shave the entire weekend, which I always do anyways. So I just bought a brand spankin' new Mach 3 Turbo (the red one) I cant wait till the morning to shave. New razor, new brush and some trumpers! I will let you guys know if you have changed my opinion about shaving since I really hate shaving to begin with as I have posted in previously.
I came home that evening and lathered up my cream just like you guys recommended. At first I didnt see the lather as I was swishing the brush around but when I applied it on my face there it was to my suprise! I was in shock. I couldnt believe how much a little cream could lather up.
Now I had already shaved that morning so i wasnt planning on shaving. But I said what the hell. After I shaved I realized I shouldnt have shaved it was really irritating. So I decided I wasnt going to shave the entire weekend, which I always do anyways. So I just bought a brand spankin' new Mach 3 Turbo (the red one) I cant wait till the morning to shave. New razor, new brush and some trumpers! I will let you guys know if you have changed my opinion about shaving since I really hate shaving to begin with as I have posted in previously.
Johnnie
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my first brush
Well I finally did it. It was a pretty fun experience. I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought about was shaving, which has never happened before. I broke open my new razor, lathered up my brush and i was off. It turned out to be the closest shave I have ever had. I wish I would have known about this when I was in the military. I would have been able to go everyother day without shaving! Overall it made shaving more interesting for me and I'm looking forward for tomorrow. I can now say that I like shaving!
Thanks everyone for all you expertise.
Thanks everyone for all you expertise.
Johnnie
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- clownjuggles
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As others have said
John. YOu have given yourself over to a very dark and expensive side of shaving. Shaving is a lot like golf in that sense. We are always on the search for perfection in an imperfect world... Enjoy the ride.
John. YOu have given yourself over to a very dark and expensive side of shaving. Shaving is a lot like golf in that sense. We are always on the search for perfection in an imperfect world... Enjoy the ride.
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Great! I play golf too. I am getting to expensive for myself. I spend more money on myself that I do my fiance. I hope I never by a $300 brush. I told myself that I would never spend that kind of money on a badger. I really cant see the difference between at $30 badger brush and a $300 badger brush.
Johnnie
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Hi Johnnie,
Believe me, you can tell the difference between a $30 and a $300 brush!
It is a shame you are unable to visit us in Hungeford to see for yourself, but then I'm sure your Fiance will be relieved that you will not be tempted...
Regards, Robert
Believe me, you can tell the difference between a $30 and a $300 brush!
It is a shame you are unable to visit us in Hungeford to see for yourself, but then I'm sure your Fiance will be relieved that you will not be tempted...
Regards, Robert
Charlotte & Robert Johnston
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www.gentlemans-shop.com
The future does not hold a $300 brush(Vince). Maybe a good $50-$75 brush, but never a $300 brush. I never used to like shaving, but every morning when I wake up I look forward to it. I dont think a $300 brush will make me that much happier. What I really like about using soaps is that they last longer than any gillette shaving gel or work much better and they dont cost any more money.
Johnnie
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