HairyCarey
09-04-2006, 08:01 AM
Gentlemen,
I am very new to this group. I found my way here via a recommendation I read (or perhaps heard) from Mantic59. Over the last couple of days I have read lots of messages; many of them were interesting and/or helpful. However..........
1) Is Badge & Blade a store or at least a cyber store? If so, how do I get to it?
2) I read some of the B&B Mall postings, but I can't figure out how the mall works. Is it explained anywhere?
About a month ago, I shaved my beard of 27 years. Over the last four weeks, I have remembered the pain and irritation that I think may have prompted me to grow and maintain the beard. It is that pain and irritation that set me on a search for a better way of shaving. Wet Shaving (in its purist sense) seems to be the answer.
I am finding irony in the fact that I started as a teen with my Dad's brush, mug, and DE razor, but then moved into the Gillette arena armed only with Edge! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/eek.gif
Now I have come full circle. I purchased a brush, a cake of Williams soap, and found a suitable mug. I still have my "Mock 3" http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/confused.gif but have been looking online for a DE. I have a couple of rough spots above my upper lip and all over my chin. I invariably cause both locations to "weep blood" every time I shave. I know that you have them, so I will welcome all suggestions for technique and a suitable DE to purchase.
Beyond that, I have also decided it is time to try to repair the damage I have done to my skin over the years through lack of knowledge and care. I was just too busy with family and career. I am reading the forum here and at MenEssentials to find the best products for combination skin that has been neglected.
As you might perceive, I have been as busy as a Badger in my quest for kindness, gentility, and zen for me and my skin. I appreciate all of your comments and hope to someday be a member who can contribute in a positive way. Thanks for your patient attention to my expressed thoughts. Now, how do I get out of this text box? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Carey
I am very new to this group. I found my way here via a recommendation I read (or perhaps heard) from Mantic59. Over the last couple of days I have read lots of messages; many of them were interesting and/or helpful. However..........
1) Is Badge & Blade a store or at least a cyber store? If so, how do I get to it?
2) I read some of the B&B Mall postings, but I can't figure out how the mall works. Is it explained anywhere?
About a month ago, I shaved my beard of 27 years. Over the last four weeks, I have remembered the pain and irritation that I think may have prompted me to grow and maintain the beard. It is that pain and irritation that set me on a search for a better way of shaving. Wet Shaving (in its purist sense) seems to be the answer.
I am finding irony in the fact that I started as a teen with my Dad's brush, mug, and DE razor, but then moved into the Gillette arena armed only with Edge! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/eek.gif
Now I have come full circle. I purchased a brush, a cake of Williams soap, and found a suitable mug. I still have my "Mock 3" http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/confused.gif but have been looking online for a DE. I have a couple of rough spots above my upper lip and all over my chin. I invariably cause both locations to "weep blood" every time I shave. I know that you have them, so I will welcome all suggestions for technique and a suitable DE to purchase.
Beyond that, I have also decided it is time to try to repair the damage I have done to my skin over the years through lack of knowledge and care. I was just too busy with family and career. I am reading the forum here and at MenEssentials to find the best products for combination skin that has been neglected.
As you might perceive, I have been as busy as a Badger in my quest for kindness, gentility, and zen for me and my skin. I appreciate all of your comments and hope to someday be a member who can contribute in a positive way. Thanks for your patient attention to my expressed thoughts. Now, how do I get out of this text box? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Carey