Thanks from a first time DE'er

[Sethbacca]

Got a Parker 22R and some cheap starter supplies for Christmas (col. conk soap, tweezerman brush) as I was not sure if it was going to be for me and didn't want my girlfriend to drop a ton of money on something I wasn't sure of. Just got through my first shave with it and good to go. I was a bit intimidated on my first go but thanks to all the tips and hints you guys leave in these forums it went well, just a couple minor nicks which I thought were okay for my first time after using only Mach 3's for my entire shaving life.

Anyway, just a thanks to you all! :)

[ek.310]

I have a tweezerman brush..does its job for the price..good n cheap!
Parkers 22R's I believe aernt rated great shavers, so you might wanna find soething better..unless you find the time to trial and error the right handle/blade combo that werks for you

GL
ek.310

[Sethbacca]

Yeah I have no real basis for comparison. It left my face smoother than my Mach 3's or Fusions ever did thats for sure and I only used the Shark blades that were bundled with the razor rom Amazon. I'm gonna save my pennies and get a Merkur in a couple months just so I have a backup.

Also from what I had read, the newer Parkers have a different head now and more weight then they did when that review on here was written . At the moment though I'm actually really happy with the Parker I got, but I suppose ignorance may be bliss in this case :)

[njpaddy]

Not a bad starter kit. If that combo's working for you, stick with it and resist the urge to make changes until you get the lather and technique down.

[mark2cars]

+1 and read all the threads you have time for!!!

[Luc]

Welcome to B&B!

Sounds good!

[rm71]

Welcome aboard!

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to B&B !!

[bobgroger]

Parker 22R was my first DE too. Quite serviceable, nice heavy feel, about as aggressive as a Red Tip. I still use it from time to time. You might consider a blade sampler to get a feel for the different blades out there. I liked Derbys with teh 22R.

Bob G.

[SRock]

Welcome! Time and practice will lead to improved technique. If you stick with it the end result will more than make up for the hiccups in the journey.

[thunderball]

Welcome to B&B! :thumbup1:

[curtis909]

Another hardy welcome.

[JPM]

Congrats! Welcome to B&B!

[dpmtherrien]

Nice going, and welcome to B&B. :thumbup1: :001_rolle :w00t:

[Dustinl]

Sethbacca,

Welcome to Badger & Blade!!!


DL