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[drew212]

Hi guys, my name is Drew, I'm a computer science major at the University of Illinois. I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and finally went ahead and purchased my DE razor and supplies. I actually got it for my birthday, which was May 4th.

What started my shaving interest was a book on Amazon called "Gourmet Shaving" and I decided to look into it and found my way here. I have been shaving for 2 years in the shower with a Gillette Fusion using running water as lubrication and going ATG(no cream/gel). Recently I have been starting to be so irritated that I cannot even stand my fiancé rubbing my face. I've even tried to use shaving cream with my razor and I cannot find a good shave. So I'm switching for good, as long as irritation isn't an issue any more.

So, here is the post-shopping list:
Merkur #33c
An alum Block
Col Conk's Santa Fe Shave Bowl
Almond Col Conk
BBB - Ebony Urn by Edwin Jagger (21mm)
Booster Mosswood AS.

Thanks for such a comprehensive list of free information!

[rm71]

Welcome Drew. Glad you found us.

[soapbuddy]

Welcome!

[Defcon5]

Gillette Fusion + running water + ATG(no cream/gel) = irritated.

I'm horrified by your previous shave equation! :scared: Definitely worse than sniffing an Arko stick.



Thanks for such a comprehensive list of free information!

Free once you buy the pass to the uhh elevator! :001_cool:

Also you get the same advice as I gave one of the other newbs this evening.. You might end up taking a little experimentation to find the best blades for your face, so looking into a sampler pack of DE blades is a good idea, so you don't end up with too many of what you can't use.

WCS has a number of them here: http://westcoastshaving.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2 (standard or extended will probably give you plenty to figure out your comfort zone)

Also If you need to get beyond text and pictures and see someone do stuff, check out Mantic's YouTube channel for some basic how-to videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59?blend=1&ob=4

[Dharion]

Welcome to B&B! I'm glad that newer wet shavers have it easier choosing and buying a setup.

[Luc]

Welcome to B&B!

+1 on the Razor blade sample pack!

[brentaar]

Welcome.

[Marco]

Welcome to B&B Drew!:001_smile

[miamimoe]

Welcome to B&B! You have a nice kit to start with. +2 on the Mantic videos. Don't be shy about asking for help. I am a rehabilitated Newbie (started out wet shaving, and foolishly went to cartridges). The information on this site coupled with the friendly and helpful people here will really get you on your way, so check in often.:thumbup:

[wimbouman]

Hello!
Nice kit to start with!

Wim

[sashash]

Welcome aboard!:thumbup1:

[Barbash]

Welcome to B&B Drew!

[Shave A Buck]

Welcome to the group.

[rummwa]

Glad to have you here Drew I would imagine you will get better shave with yoiour new equipment if you have problems we will try to help you out. make sure you sign in here if you haven't already so we can learn a little more about you.http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=30

[Greyfox]

Welcome to the gang. Enjoy yourself here.

[dpmtherrien]

Welcome to B&B. Its good to have you with us. :thumbup1:

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to B&B !!

[oscarbowman]

Welcome aboard! :thumbup1:

[pal]

Welcome to B&B!

[DunEdinRanger]

Welcome. You're going to love that Mosswood!

[pauls51]

Welcome to B&B !