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  1. 12-27-2010, 08:34 AM #1
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    Hi all,

    I've been reading up this whole wetshaving thing for the past few days and this site looked like a great place to start reading more first hand accounts and asking questions as I get into the process.

    First, a bit of backstory: I've been an on-off user of various cartridges and electric shavers. I've got this odd beard that grows slowly enough I could almost shave every other day and get away with it, but comes in pretty coarse and tears up blades.

    I recently joined the Navy (commissioned an ensign in May '10, training up to go on submarines, maybe by next January) and since I have to shave on a daily basis for God and Country, this wetshaving thing looks like a good way to enjoy and (slowly) perfect what's otherwise been an annoying chore.

    I'm looking to get either the Merkur HD or the Merkur 23c (180). Not sure which because I'm debating the need for the longer handle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    I've got a boar bristle brush I picked up a few months ago when I got Body Shop brand shave cream. I like the lathering process alright although I'm sure I'm still pretty amateur at it. I also grabbed their shave oil, although it didn't really come with directions and I'm not sure exactly where in the process it fits. I've been applying it to a wet face before lathering up to shave.
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  2. 12-27-2010, 08:41 AM #2
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    Welcome to B&B! This certainly is the best place to learn anything shaving. I have n ever used the 23c, but my HD is am good razor. I always recommend checking out the Edwin Jagger DE89L though for beginners. It's a great razor and is still in my top 3 performers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kcaps View Post
    Welcome to B&B! This certainly is the best place to learn anything shaving. I have n ever used the 23c, but my HD is am good razor. I always recommend checking out the Edwin Jagger DE89L though for beginners. It's a great razor and is still in my top 3 performers.
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    Welcome to the group !! I think any of the EJ razors are great !! I have both EJ 89S , one with the lined handle and one without and I love using both of them. The 87s are also very favorably reviewed.
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  11. 12-27-2010, 02:12 PM #11
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    Default Bit the bullet...err blade?

    I bit the bullet and picked up a Merkur HD and blade sampler from Royalshave.com. Can't wait to try them out. Now to get on to those youtube videos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by navysmooth View Post
    I bit the bullet and picked up a Merkur HD and blade sampler from Royalshave.com. Can't wait to try them out. Now to get on to those youtube videos.
    This page should help: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index...ted_wetshaving
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    Quote Originally Posted by navysmooth View Post
    Hi all,

    I also grabbed their shave oil, although it didn't really come with directions and I'm not sure exactly where in the process it fits. I've been applying it to a wet face before lathering up to shave.
    Welcome aboard !
    I massage in my oil, wet my face then brush on shave cream. Seems to work best for me.
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    Default Welcome!

    Navysmooth:

    Welcome aboard Badger and Blade. Don't forget to salute Admiral Badger and the flag as you come aboard. You are going to love this place.

    Thank you for your service to our country and good luck in Sub School.

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