Member here for the past 2 months. In that period I have purchased 6 razors, 8 brushes (2 of them I restored with TGN knots) 2 tubs of soap Proraso and Tabac, a yet to be filled vintage Old Spice shave mug(open to suggestions), a bottle of Witch Hazel (which I love) and a bottle of Nivea AS Balm.
So what I have learned is my face loves Vintage Gillette razors, SuperSpeeds and Adjustable Slims. A Merkur HD 34c is to agressive for aFreckled faced Ginger. I love to bowl or face lather either the Tabac or the Proraso, love the way the Tabac smells but the Proraso give the better shave. I need a fresh blade everyday and 200 Personna Reds work just great. If I get to agressive Witch Hazel cools and refreshes and Nivea Balm burns and stings. I have mapped my face and found my beard grows in the most unlikely directions. Blade angle is key and its still is hard to do so with no pressure. But all and all this has been a blast. Thanks for all the advice and fun
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02-14-2011, 05:17 PM #1
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02-14-2011, 05:21 PM #2
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In that period I have purchased 6 razors, 8 brushes (2 of them I restored with TGN knots) 2 tubs of soap Proraso and Tabac, a yet to be filled vintage Old Spice shave mug(open to suggestions), a bottle of Witch Hazel (which I love) and a bottle of Nivea AS Balm.
Off to a running start! Have fun....Eric V
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It's great to see someone get excited and make great progress. Brings up good memories of my own experience. Congratulations and well done!
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02-14-2011, 05:43 PM #4
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well Im on the same path as you....just cant quite check in on my two months yet :)....but good for you
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02-14-2011, 06:33 PM #5
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Congrats on your progress to this point. It keeps getting better. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.
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02-14-2011, 11:05 PM #6
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Congrats on your success.
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02-15-2011, 05:38 AM #8
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Off to a good start.
Do you have a Tech?
I'd pick one up if you don't they are simple yet very effective.
Oh and we love pics. In fact if it hasn't been said yet:
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Sorry, but that's the way she goes around here.
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02-15-2011, 06:06 AM #9
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Great start.
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02-15-2011, 04:11 PM #10
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Congrats, you're off and running. Things will improve as time goes on.
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02-15-2011, 04:32 PM #11
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Wow great start there!
Cheers, Paul
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02-15-2011, 06:57 PM #12
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Nice!
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