Hello all,
Like many, I've muddled through the shaving process for years without thinking. My father gave me a Gillette Mach-3 when I first started, and I used their three bladed models for years before switching to their four bladed razor. Sure, the Gillette shaving products are efficient, but there's a sense of near-baroque excess in their products. Multiple blades? Moisturizing strips? Vibrating handles? I mean, isn't there a simpler way?
I've recently purchased a vintage Gillette Slim Adjustable, and am hoping to switch to brushes and soap very soon. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you as I develop a new shaving routine. This should be fun!
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05-23-2011, 01:13 PM #1
Wetshaver Wannabe
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Newbie Check-in? Check!
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05-23-2011, 01:17 PM #2
Wetshaver Wannabe
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Takes one to know one
From one newbie to another, welcome. Just posted my check-in, as a matter of fact. Just started wet shaving in earnest, and would look like hamburger right now if not for this forum. Lots of quality info. A weird thing happened as I started to try different razors, blades, and soaps - I actually look forward to shaving now.
Regards,
Austin
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05-23-2011, 01:18 PM #3
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Welcome to B & B. the slim, a decent brush and a good soap will get you up and running.
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05-23-2011, 01:21 PM #4
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Welcome to B&B!
The brush and soap(s) need to arrive soon!
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05-23-2011, 01:22 PM #5
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Welcome to B&B !!
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05-23-2011, 02:09 PM #6
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Thanks very much, all!
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05-23-2011, 02:10 PM #7
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Welcome, happy shaves!
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05-23-2011, 02:18 PM #8
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Welcome to B&B
As long as your going to be thinking anyway, think big.
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05-23-2011, 02:21 PM #9
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Welcome!
Have fun and enjoy your shaves.Phil
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05-23-2011, 04:01 PM #10
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Welcome to the forum.
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05-23-2011, 04:24 PM #11
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Welcome aboard
Welcome aboard B&B. Hope you enjoy the ride.
Looks like you are off to a good start. You will be astonished at how much better your shaves are once you start using traditional shaving soap/cream and a brush.
Practice and patience will pay off with better and better shaves.My mileage does vary.
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Welcome to the B! Lots to read and hear, and lots to enjoy. Have fun!
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05-23-2011, 06:18 PM #13
Is reformulated better?
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Welcome to B&B!
It's surprising how satisfying it can be to strip things back down to the basics.Emma
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Welcome aboard the good ship B&B. Take a stroll on the promenade deck and enjoy the voyage.
Always remember, 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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Welcome to B&B.
If you haven't already done so, take a look at this post. It provides an excellent road map to your shaving needs.Jim P. - St. Petersburg, FL
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05-24-2011, 11:34 AM #16
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Hi just started with new Edwin jagger razor I got some derby blades I'm still bleeding is it my technique or are there better blades on the Market
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05-24-2011, 03:02 PM #18
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Welcome to B&B!
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05-24-2011, 08:35 PM #19
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