Hello from Texas
Hello from Texas
Hello All,
After lurking for a long time I finally registered and look forward to participating in the conversation. I find SMF to be a very congenial and informative place.
My shaving history is much like many others, I suspect. As a young man I began shaving with a DE Gillette and did so for years. Then I moved on to twin blade cartridges and Gillette Foamy or Barbasol. When the blade count got up to three I stayed there and never did move on to the modern multi bladed contraptions. About six or seven years ago I returned to wet shaving and now get more enjoyable and much better shaves. SMF and other forums are responsible for my return to the DE razor and high quality soaps and creams. For that, I thank all of you.
Best regards,
Basil
After lurking for a long time I finally registered and look forward to participating in the conversation. I find SMF to be a very congenial and informative place.
My shaving history is much like many others, I suspect. As a young man I began shaving with a DE Gillette and did so for years. Then I moved on to twin blade cartridges and Gillette Foamy or Barbasol. When the blade count got up to three I stayed there and never did move on to the modern multi bladed contraptions. About six or seven years ago I returned to wet shaving and now get more enjoyable and much better shaves. SMF and other forums are responsible for my return to the DE razor and high quality soaps and creams. For that, I thank all of you.
Best regards,
Basil
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
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Re: Hello from Texas
Welcome! I'm glad you decided to join in.
I'd wager your story is the most common one. I know it's mine give or take a few minor details.
I'd wager your story is the most common one. I know it's mine give or take a few minor details.
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: Hello from Texas
Welcome, Basil. Glad to add your voice to the community.
I'm guessing that you, Brian, and I are all roughly the same age. When I started shaving, the choice was between a Gillette DE and a Schick Injector. I started with the latter, moving on later to a Gillette DE, twin-blade, and even electric. Along the way, I also used a brush and shaving soap or cream.
I look forward to reading your posts.
- Murray
I'm guessing that you, Brian, and I are all roughly the same age. When I started shaving, the choice was between a Gillette DE and a Schick Injector. I started with the latter, moving on later to a Gillette DE, twin-blade, and even electric. Along the way, I also used a brush and shaving soap or cream.
I look forward to reading your posts.
- Murray
Re: Hello from Texas
+1 re our collective history.
Welcome to SMF --- looking forward to hearing from you often.
Welcome to SMF --- looking forward to hearing from you often.
Re: Hello from Texas
Hi Basil. Welcome to the SMF. We are certainly looking forward to your participation and contributions.
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: Hello from Texas
Thank you , gentlemen. I hope to be an active participant and hope to add some meaningful comments.
Basil
Basil
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: Hello from Texas
Hey Basil, welcome aboard. All comments, meaningful or otherwise, are welcome as we are not very judgmental around here.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
Re: Hello from Texas
Basil,
Welcome to SMF.
Congenial and non-judgmental seems to sum up SMF very well!
Been shaving for over 50 years and still find so much here to intrigue and
educate me. Hope you will enjoy your time here and contribute often.
Welcome to SMF.
Congenial and non-judgmental seems to sum up SMF very well!
Been shaving for over 50 years and still find so much here to intrigue and
educate me. Hope you will enjoy your time here and contribute often.
Enjoying wet shaving, again.
jr/John
jr/John
Re: Hello from Texas
Welcome to the forum Basil..have fun !
Re: Hello from Texas
Welcome Basil, Im new to the forum as well. You're from the RGV? I was born and raised in McAllen, so I know the Valley...what town are you from?
"If you love what you do for a living, you will never work a day in your life"
-JR-
-JR-
Re: Hello from Texas
Welcome to SMF, Basil! Enjoy the ride.
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
Re: Hello from Texas
Thanks fellas, I've been here for a few months and really enjoying it.
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: Hello from Texas
NiceRack, I live in McAllen. Been here since 1983.NiceRack wrote:Welcome Basil, Im new to the forum as well. You're from the RGV? I was born and raised in McAllen, so I know the Valley...what town are you from?
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: Hello from Texas
TheMonk, I noticed that you tried a sample of J. Peterman 1903. I have been using it lately and think its a very good cream. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about the cream.TheMonk wrote:Welcome to SMF, Basil! Enjoy the ride.
Best regards,
Basil
Basil