Hi hi

[Aki]

I just wanted to say hi, and let everybody know that this is a great site (like you didn't know that already). I am anticipating that my first shave with a DE razor will be this weekend; I'm waiting for the rest of the stuff I bought to come in. I've gone through most of the tutorials, and I'm only mildly nervous!

Anyway, I'll be lurking about, and I'm sure asking a lot of questions once I get started. One thing though, I need a secret decoding ring for some of the acronyms used around here. CONUS? YMMV? Maybe somebody can develop a tutorial on reading B&B posts! :w00t:

[Gruder]

Welcome to B&B! The lexicon you seek is here: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Abbreviations

Keep those questions coming, and I wish you many excellent shaves!

[vior]

Welcome to B&B! What setup are you going to use for your first DE shave?

[thirdeye]

Welcome to B&B, we're glad to have you..Enjoy!!!

[poppi]

Welcome! Lots of good folks to help out so come on in and enjoy

[kwk285]

welcome to the club

[Eagle]

2915029151

Welcome aboard chaver. :biggrin:

[Aki]

Welcome to B&B! What setup are you going to use for your first DE shave?

First, thank you for the link for the abbreviations.

I got a what looks to be a pretty decent Gillette Super Speed DE razor off of Ebay. No idea how old, but it looks clean. I also got a Vulfix pure badger brush (wow, badgers smell really bad), and some Mama Bear Dragon Tears soap. I have a blade sampler on order, and I've already been using Nivea's after shave balm. Oh, and a brand new septic pencil. :tongue_sm

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[jtc33]

Enjoy a great forum. Lots of excellent information here.

[mantic]

Welcome!

--Mark

[crankymoose]

Welcome to B&B,

you got some nice gear to start with, don't worry the badger smell goes away pretty quick

[scoopster]

Welcome Aki!

The smell of your brush will quickly mellow with use. If you want to get a head start on that before your first shave do one of thr following:

* Give your brush a soak in a solution of borax and warm water
* Give your brush a gentle shampoo with, yes you guessed it, shampoo

[OldSaw]

Welcome to B&B.

[wchnu]

Welcome.. enjoy the shave.

[sol92258]

... Oh, and a brand new septic pencil. :tongue_sm

Thanks for the warm welcome!

hey, welcome aboard!
btw, it's styptic; septic is something else entirely (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=38159&highlight=septic)....

[Shane]

Welcome to B&B and ask questions!

[sol92258]

Welcome Aki!

The smell of your brush will quickly mellow with use. If you want to get a head start on that before your first shave do one of thr following:

* Give your brush a soak in a solution of borax and warm water
* Give your brush a gentle shampoo with, yes you guessed it, shampoo


Obese Add Single-unit (big plus one)

I shampoo my brush like I would make lather, others probably do as well, I just skip the "repeat" step, though :tongue_sm

[Mainecanefan]

Welcome aboard. Make sure to ask questions. You'll always find someone willing to respond and help you out.

[Aki]

hey, welcome aboard!
btw, it's styptic; septic is something else entirely (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=38159&highlight=septic)....

You haven't smelled my pencil.

Thank you, good night!! :001_rolle

Thanks for the correction. Spelling is not one of my strong points.

[sol92258]

You haven't smelled my pencil.

you're using it wrong!!!
although it might help with hemorrhoids...:biggrin:

[Nancy Boy]

Welcome, Aki!