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  1. 01-20-2011, 02:34 PM #1
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    Default Just Finished My First DE Shave

    Well, I just finished my first DE shave. I used a Pure Badger Brush, Col. Conk's Glycerin Amber Soap, and a Merkur 178. All I can say is... WOW! This was the greatest shave I have ever experienced. I did three passes, WTG, XTG, and ATG in that order, re-lathering in between each of course. The lather build up was great (started the lather directly on my face) with an excellent smell and feel. The improvement over the canned goop was incredible. I never realized just how awful that stuff really was (and to think I used to think the Gilette shave gel was the best you could get.) I went extremely slow with short strokes, making sure not to leave the blade idle against my face at any time, and partitioning my face into different sections. The results? The closest shave I have ever had in my life (cotton ball against the grain and only a little came off around the chin,) with no razor burn, and no cuts. I am posting this because I believe a lot of my success came from these forums, as well as Mantic59's videos on YouTube.
    Thank you all for the helpful tips, and I hope with time I can contribute to someone's transition into this excellent system. THANKS AGAIN!!
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  2. 01-20-2011, 02:39 PM #2
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    Congrats! These posts make me smile.
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  3. 01-20-2011, 02:54 PM #3
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    Welcome and congrats on the successful shave!
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  4. 01-20-2011, 03:01 PM #4
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    Nice one. Gillette's market research department will now classify you as a sharp shaver. That's market speak for buys quality products and is not taken in by the 10 blade is better argument.

    All the best and go out and enjoy finding what suits you and your pocket
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  5. 01-20-2011, 03:04 PM #5
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    Welcome to B&B!
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  6. 01-20-2011, 03:17 PM #6
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    Congratulations on your shaving experience! Thanks for sharing.

    I really enjoy my Merkurs, as well; my favourite being the Futur. I'll make sure to get some Col Conks if I ever get over the big sea in the future.

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  7. 01-20-2011, 03:22 PM #7
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    Welcome to B&B!

    Congratulations on a good first shave.
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  8. 01-20-2011, 03:55 PM #8
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    Glad to hear everything went well and most of all that you enjoyed the shave.
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  9. 01-20-2011, 04:02 PM #9
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    Congrats on the great shave and Welcome to B&B!
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  10. 01-20-2011, 04:14 PM #10
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    You are most welcome and thank you. It is always heartening to read a success story.
    Best regards, Fran
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  11. 01-21-2011, 05:08 AM #11
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    Welcome to B&B and congrats on the successful shave.
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  12. 01-21-2011, 06:12 AM #12
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    Bravo! Thanks for posting your success story.
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  13. 01-21-2011, 06:32 AM #13
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    Welcome aboard. Glad your first shave went so well. It really is liberating.

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    Welcome.

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    Welcome Aboard!! Congrats on the DE plunge.
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    Congrats!

    Welcome to a better, happier face.
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