Didn't want to be a total lurker so I figured I had better post something to say hi to everyone. Been a member on other boards in the past (motorcycles mostly), but didn't discover this one until a day or two ago.
Total newbie to DE shaving, but I have tried it in the past...well, farther in the past than I realized until just now, about 16 or 17 years ago when I was in the Air Force I guess. I was young and always running late & in a hurry then though so I didn't stick with it. Coming back to it again for a lot of the same reasons as many others I guess - tired of spending a bundle on cartridges and looking for something more traditional as I get older.
Hopefully picking up a vintage razor from another member here as soon as I hear back from him whether it is already sold or not. Wish me luck!
Anyway, that's the basics on me.
- Steve
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07-15-2010, 09:12 AM #1
The Big Stevowski
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Just Checking In
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07-15-2010, 09:13 AM #2
It's like having one big baby
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Good luck and welcome to the boards!
Chris
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07-15-2010, 09:35 AM #3
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Welcome to B&B!
Proud member of the Great Eagle Group Buy 2010
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07-15-2010, 09:55 AM #4
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Great to have you aboard. Welcome to the B&B.
"I wonder what it's like to shave with Occam's razor."
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07-15-2010, 12:09 PM #5
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Welcome to B&B !!
There comes a time in every man's life, and I've had plenty of those. - Casey Stengel
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07-15-2010, 12:18 PM #6
The Big Stevowski
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Thanks for the welcome, fellas!
Got the razor that I wanted, an E-4 Fat Boy is on it's way to me with thanks to JPDyson
I'll try not to cut my face off when I get a hold of it!
Picked up a cheap boar brush and soap to start out with, will try to get my lathering technique above "terrible" during the next few days while I wait for the razor to get here.
Will upgrade the brush and get some better soap when payday rolls around at the end of the month.
- Steve
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07-15-2010, 12:42 PM #7
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Welcome to B&B, Steve!
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"Because a real Gentleman shaves, every morning" (My grandfather)
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07-15-2010, 12:45 PM #8
Master of My Shave Domain
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Welcome to B&B Steve.
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07-15-2010, 12:59 PM #9
The Australian Connection
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07-15-2010, 01:27 PM #10
Tallow: because no one needs a low fat shaving soap
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from a fellow newb, Welcome. Congrats on the fat boy. Debating on whether I should get one myself. I've got a super speed black handle from a fellow B&B member coming soon in addition to my HD so I'll probably wait a little.
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07-15-2010, 03:21 PM #11
sǝʇıɯ ɹɐǝ ɹǝʞunظ ǝɯ ǝʌɐb ɥɔno
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Congrats on the buy and welcome along!
An rud is annamh, is iontach
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07-15-2010, 04:22 PM #12
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Welcome to B&B !!
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07-15-2010, 04:42 PM #13
Bruce Lee of Wet Shaving
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Welcome aboard!
Cheers, Paul
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07-15-2010, 04:43 PM #14rodeo
what HE said!
Originally Posted by pauls51
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07-15-2010, 04:46 PM #15
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I hear ya on the cost of cartridges but ill say i have def spent alot more maybe not on blades but creams aftershaves and other essentials after making the switch to DE shaving. I may have not saved the mulah for switching but i feel a whole lot better using quality products.
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Welcome. Glad you joined us.
Rocco
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07-15-2010, 05:22 PM #17
Just give it a mean look
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You are off to a great start.
Welcome to the club.
May your shaves be enjoyable, and your acquisition disorders mild.
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07-15-2010, 06:05 PM #18
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Welcome to B&B. Nice to have you with us.
Regards, Paul
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07-15-2010, 06:22 PM #19
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Welcome aboard!
Welcome to the good ship B&B. Take a stroll on the promenade deck and enjoy the voyage.
Relax but be vigilant when you shave!Losing my grip on reality while gaining a grip on my razors. BOTOC, LOSER and OGA member.
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied (Jude verse 2).
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07-15-2010, 07:54 PM #20
Peer of the Tallow
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Welcome to B&B! Glad to have you here and the Fatboy is a fine shaver - I started off with one. Be sure to pick up a sampler pack of blades to help you find the right one.
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