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  1. 02-17-2010, 09:11 AM #1
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    Default Noob Reporting for Inspection

    Long time cartridge razor user, taking the exciting leap into the world of DE Razors. Have been talked at about B&B constantly for the last month or so by a friend (Snood) so have finally decided to see what it's all about.

    Had my first DE shave today with a borrowed Gillette 1961 G2, Personna Super Stainless Blade and Body Shop Maca Root. Not my best shave ever, but a much more enjoyable experience.

    There's no looking back now. Time to start exploring!
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    Welcome.

    Stick with it, learn the ropes, and soon cartridges will be a distant memory.
    I like my grooming products like my shotguns, old and English.
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  3. 02-17-2010, 09:19 AM #3
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    Welcome!! Sounds like you're off to a good start!
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    Pick up an Alum Block and rub on your wet face after each shave. If it stings you know you've been sloppy in that area. Helps me improve my technique every day.

    Welcome!~
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    Welcome to B&B!
    Start saving now..... the AD's are just around the corner!
    Read this: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=133334
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    Quote Originally Posted by wdwrx View Post
    Welcome to B&B!
    Start saving now..... the AD's are just around the corner!
    Read this: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=133334
    I think I might commission someone to brick that old door up!

    Thanks for the tips and the warm welcome.
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    Hi Matt,

    Welcome! I knew you'd end up joining B&B and DE shaving...... i started the count about 4 weeks ago...... 4 weeks from not knowing about DE shaving to jumping in at the deep end with MY equipment..... not bad!
    Razors: Merkur 38C (HD Barber Pole), '53 Gillette Super Speed, '61 Alu Handle Tech, Flare-Tip Super Speed, Flare-Tip Rocket, Heljestrand No. 24, Rolls Razor "Viscount"
    Brush: Edwin Jagger pure badger
    Creams: Body Shop Maca Root, TOBS lemon and lime, T&H 1805
    Soaps: D R Harris Arlington, Mitchell's Wool Fat, Palmolive Classic, C&E Sienna
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    Welcome to B&B!
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    Welcome to B&B !!
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    Welcome to B&B!!! Great to have you here.

    You are off to a good start and working with quality products. It will take a while to get used to everything, but it will only get better with time. I had my Fusion on the counter while I first shaved with a DE and used it to finish most of my early DE shaves.

    It may have prolonged my transition to DE razors, but it worked for me. Point is, after a week or so, I didn't use and I didn't need it.

    Keep us posted on how it goes for you.
    Kind Regards, Baba (Jim) "Life is only good because it's sometimes not good."
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    Welcome to B&B!

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    welcome to the site!
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  18. 02-17-2010, 07:38 PM #18
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    Welcome to B&B!

    Sounds like you are off to a good start.
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    Welcome to B&B. You've passed your newbie inspection.
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    Default Welcome Aboard B&B

    Great start and remember "no pressure" on the razor and things will go much smoother (LOL) for you.
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