Checking in at last!

[Ramin]

Finally decided to register here after some inconsistent lurking! I began wetshaving with a safety razor about 6-7 months ago after I got an Art of Shaving starter kit from my girlfriend for christmas.

I have very sensitive skin and thick facial hair so it gets quite troublesome in the neck area, although not as bad as when I first got started. :)

I'll probably be picking up a new brush in the end of the summer when I have earned some cash (still in uni). Any recommendations? My current brush is too floppy and not as soft against the face as I would like. The Shavemac 177 looks very nice!

Here is a pic of my modest collection:

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3079/dscf3010pt.jpg

Merkur 34 C
Feather blades
Art of Shaving brush
Palmolive shaving cream
Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm
No name mug and stand from executiveshaving.co.uk

[rm71]

Welcome.
Nice start so far. For a brush that won't break the bank, try an Edwin Jagger from The English Shaving Company ( right now they have free shipping). I have also purchased 2 brushed of fellow B&B members and have saved $$.

[Shave A Buck]

Looks like your off to a good start, welcome.

[sodajerk]

Welcome!

My neck has multiple growth directions and it took systematically experimenting with different directions to find the solution for me. Enjoy your shaves!

[thirdeye]

Welcome to B&B, ask as many questions as you need, offer what you can and enjoy the journey!!!

[JDV]

Welcome to B&B! That's a great looking setup as well.

[ackvil]

Welcome. I guess you like Nivea! :w00t:

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to B&B !!

[wazazzle]

Welcome to B&B:thumbup1:

[SafetyManiac]

Welcome to B&B. It looks like you're off to a great start.

[Duncanh48]

Welcome to B&B, looks like a good start, just wait till RAD sets in...

[dpmtherrien]

Welcome to the B. Looks like you're off and running. :thumbup1:

[Luc]

Welcome to B&B!

[brianw]

checkin over at the Hall of fame and get a free pack of Crystals

[timzack]

Welcome. I agree that it looks like you are off to a good start. You may want to add a soap to your kit.

[Don]

Welcome to B&B!

[Ramin]

Thank you for all the kind words gentlemen! Since I wrote my first message I have been out buying white vinegar which I then used to clean my brush; very nice results! I have also been self-diagnosed with mild to moderate RAD and SBAD.:lol:

I'm also looking in to ordering some blades. I have only tried Merkur (with terrible technique and horrible results) and Feather. I really like my Feather blades since they seem to get through my thick hairs without any pulling. Could you recommend me any blades that are rather similar? From what I gathered Super Idirium, Gilette 7 o' clock and Bolzano seem to play in the same league when it comes to sharpness?


My neck has multiple growth directions and it took systematically experimenting with different directions to find the solution for me. Enjoy your shaves!

Yes that's precisely my problem, the neck hair grows in about 4-5 different directions and it's very annoying when you realize/feel that you just "entered another area"!:laugh:


I guess you like Nivea! :w00t:

Haha! I really like the after shave balm and skin lotion but the other face care products I have from them are rather bland to be honest. They don't last too long either but considering their price and since I don't have any serious issues with my skin they will do for now.:001_smile


Welcome to B&B, looks like a good start, just wait till RAD sets in...

Oh it already has! After reading up on what a slant can do I'm very tempted in getting a Merkur 37C but I think I'll work on my technique some more before I go down that road; I'm not too interested in decorating my bathroom in "Ruby Red".:lol:


checkin over at the Hall of fame and get a free pack of Crystals

Thanks, I'll definitely do that!


You may want to add a soap to your kit.

Interesting idea! Any suggestions for thick beard and sensitive skin?


For a brush that won't break the bank, try an Edwin Jagger from The English Shaving Company ( right now they have free shipping). I have also purchased 2 brushed of fellow B&B members and have saved $$.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll be buying one very soon!

[Schaefo]

Welcome to B&B, glad to hear from you!

Hey I say you use the nivea sensitive skin balm, it is my favorite!:thumbup1: