New to the site

**Cdowens2** · 01-31-2010, 02:45 PM

Hello Seasoned Gentleman,

I am new to the site and thank you for providing such a valuable resource. I am in my mid-thirties and fairly new to straight razor shaving. I usually use a multi-blade like the Gillette Fuzion and then go to my non-descript straight razor for edging and lining up. I have on occassion given myself a complete straight razor shave with desireable results if not totally professional results.
I started my enthusiasm by getting a razor cut from a local Italian barber and then a few weeks later going to "AOS" and the using their extremely capable barbershop services.
I am a Black man and prone to razor bumps but I have started using a Peeling Gel by, Obey Your Body, and I have seen a vast improvement with my beard skin color and less frequency of bumps. I also shave pretty much daily to keep the wild hairs in check. I use AOS Sandalwood set for my pre-shaving, shaving and post shaving needs.
I still have yet to try stropping and the other particulars of a straight shave but I look forward to it.
With the information I gather from this site I hope to one day lose the multi-blade entirely. I must admit nothing makes me feel more professional and manly than the ritual of shaving.
Thanks again,
New Shaver

**sherlock** · 01-31-2010, 02:50 PM

Welcome aboard am sure you will enjoy the forum

**texquill** · 01-31-2010, 02:54 PM

Hi - welcome to B&B !!!!

We're not only going to overwhelm you with suggestions regarding your shaving bump problem; we're going to do our dead level best to infect you with every Acquisition Disorder known to man!

We're glad you're here.

**rm71** · 01-31-2010, 02:55 PM

Hello and welcome!

**demaro** · 01-31-2010, 03:00 PM

Welcome to B and B!!! It is wonderful to have you in our company!!!

**mblakele** · 01-31-2010, 03:02 PM

Welcome!

**mdunn** · 01-31-2010, 03:17 PM

welcome aboard, mate

**dpmtherrien** · 01-31-2010, 03:23 PM

Welcome to B&B. Good to have you with us.

**mrbear** · 01-31-2010, 03:28 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**Cdowens2** · 01-31-2010, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the rapid response and welcoming. I hope to someday become a productive member of this community. I am already gaining so much knowledge. I feel the need to run out and make grand shaving purchases.
Thanks again.