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HawkeyeDave
08-29-2006, 06:40 AM
A big hello to everyone! I started thinking about getting into wetshaving about a month ago. My electric razor was just not cutting it.:mad: I stumbled upon this great site and the rest is history. I ordered a Merkur HD and Merkur blades. Then I went to C&E and purchased a badger brush and some almond oil shaving cream. I also picked up some Proraso green tube cream and Proraso A/S balm.
I have since shaved with both creams and love both of them equally. I have always dreaded shaving in the mornings. Not any more!!! I find myself really looking foward to this newfound experience. I am basically focusing on technique and I am not too worried about how close a shave I am getting. Based on all the great advice on this board I know that a closer shave will come in good time. Thanks to everyone!:thumbup:
ScaredSafety
08-29-2006, 06:42 AM
Welcome and enjoy your newfound obsession!
Jim
08-29-2006, 06:42 AM
Welcome Dave!:biggrin:
ada8356
08-29-2006, 06:44 AM
:thumbup1: Good to hear it! You also started with the shaving rig (Merkur HD) that should be mandatory for all converts to start with!
Dinder1
08-29-2006, 07:09 AM
Welcome.:smile:
Cheers, DJ.
TomH
08-29-2006, 07:14 AM
Hi Dave and a friendly Welcome!!!:thumbup: :wink: :smile:

Thomas
gc_30286
08-29-2006, 07:37 AM
welcome to B&B :biggrin:
dustind
08-29-2006, 07:55 AM
A big hello to everyone! I started thinking about getting into wetshaving about a month ago. My electric razor was just not cutting it.:mad: I stumbled upon this great site and the rest is history. I ordered a Merkur HD and Merkur blades. Then I went to C&E and purchased a badger brush and some almond oil shaving cream. I also picked up some Proraso green tube cream and Proraso A/S balm.
I have since shaved with both creams and love both of them equally. I have always dreaded shaving in the mornings. Not any more!!! I find myself really looking foward to this newfound experience. I am basically focusing on technique and I am not too worried about how close a shave I am getting. Based on all the great advice on this board I know that a closer shave will come in good time. Thanks to everyone!:thumbup:


ARGHHHH. Electric shaver! I tried using a Braun shaver when I was a kid, boy that sucked. Glad to see you've taken the plunge.
crackstar
08-29-2006, 09:26 AM
Welcome, and enjoy! :smile:

Jeff
Jonnybc
08-29-2006, 09:29 AM
Welcome Dave...
boboakalfb
08-29-2006, 09:53 AM
Welcome!
JMT
08-29-2006, 11:02 AM
Welcome Dave, Nice avatar!:biggrin:
HawkeyeDave
08-29-2006, 11:31 AM
Welcome Dave, Nice avatar!:biggrin:

Can't wait till Saturday!
Steelforge
08-29-2006, 11:35 AM
Welcome. :smile:
Queen of Blades
08-29-2006, 08:55 PM
Welcome!
xChris
08-30-2006, 03:49 AM
My electric razor was just not cutting it.:mad:
Welcome HD. I moved on from an electric shaver too after it failed to hold a charge anymore. I couldn't stand shaving & being corded too! :nono:
av8or234
08-30-2006, 08:09 AM
Greetings!
HawkeyeDave
08-30-2006, 04:58 PM
Welcome HD. I moved on from an electric shaver too after it failed to hold a charge anymore. I couldn't stand shaving & being corded too! :nono:


I used one of the norelco's that you can use in the shower. My poor neck looked like a chigger farm! Ingrowns and bumps! I ceremoniously tossed it into the trash compactor at work. God that felt so good! :biggrin: