Dear Sirs
After reading a bit on this forum, and taking the leap into shaving with a DE razor for the first time I feel it is time to introduce myself properly.
My name is Alexander and I am a student living in Copenhagen, Denmark. I am very much looking forward to making your aquaintance and, in time, being able to contribute to this wonderful forum.
I have just finished my second shave with my new Edwin Jagger DE87 razor and I must say that I am pleasantly surprised. My first shave was, admittedly, a bit harsh but the second was significantly smoother - not as the proverbial baby's behind but still quite a bit better than my previous shaver, the Wilkinson Sword Quattro.
The best part is the ritual of the shave, though. Taking the time to prepare properly and taking the act of shaving seriously has so far been the most significant change. I cannot wait until I have acquired a bit more skill.
I am enclosing a photo of my shaving kit - it is modest and contain several second-hand items, but it is a pleasure to use and I suspect it will give me a decent start.
Sincerely yours
Alexander
Contents of the photo:
Edwin Jagger DE87 Ebony
Enamel tray and mug
Portland General Store Tobacco shaving soap
Body Shop synthetic brush (I'm having a pure badger brush flown in)
Body Shop Maca Root pre-shave oil
Prada Aftershave Balm
L'Oreal Hydra Energetic eye care
Wilkinson Sword, Timor and Astra Razor Blades
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07-18-2011, 08:18 AM #1
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Please allow me to introduce myself.
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07-18-2011, 08:19 AM #2
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Welcome to B&B Alexander.
Dave
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07-18-2011, 08:20 AM #3
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Welcome, Alexander!
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07-18-2011, 08:26 AM #4
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Welcome to the forum.
Your gear should work fine. BTW, lots of us actually enjoy and seek out vintage gear. Even better if it's from a family member.
One thing I find incredible... Copenhagen was (is?) a merchandise hub at one time, and you can't find a brush there?It's not the bow(s), it's the Indian!
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07-18-2011, 09:07 AM #5
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Thank you everyone for the kind welcome.
Originally Posted by BrianK
I have been able to find brushes, unfortunately they are exceedingly pricey. Of the three I have manged to find in retail stores the cheapest is what amounts to $150 - the most expensive one costs about $420. That is unfortunately out of my price range and the prices from UK retailers are infinitely more competitive.
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Alexander
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07-18-2011, 09:16 AM #6
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Welcome to B&B and nice little set up
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07-18-2011, 09:16 AM #7
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Welcome to the BandB, Alexander! We're glad you found us, registered, and posted! You have a sweet shaving kit. It is great that your second shave went better than the first!
Eric V
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07-18-2011, 09:21 AM #8
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Welcome to B&B!! Like your choices, especially the enamel ware.
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07-18-2011, 10:23 AM #9
I'm in the Hall of Fame!
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Hi! Nice looking kit.
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07-18-2011, 11:04 AM #10
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Wow! Great looking kit for a newbie, Alexander. Welcome from another new one. I'm anxious to hear about how you like your DE87 after a few more shaves.
Are you a Danish student living in Copenhagen, or are you from somewhere else and living in Copenhagen? And what are you studying? Besides shaving.Larry
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Welcome 2 B&B!
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07-18-2011, 11:15 AM #12
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Welcome to B&B, Alexander!
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07-18-2011, 11:35 AM #13
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Hi Larry Originally Posted by LeisureLarry
Yes, I am a Danish student living in Copenhagen. I am a graduate student in English at the University of Copenhagen. My minor is Japanese.
So far I am very pleased with the DE87 - the aestethics are wonderful and it is solidly built with great balance. I have nothing except the cartridge-based razors to compare it to, but I am confident that I will be able to get proper shaves with the EJ. I am using a Wilkinson Sword blade at the moment, but I am looking forward to experimenting with others.
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AlexanderLast edited by Sikandar; 07-18-2011 at 11:37 AM. Reason: Correcting the mistakes auto-correct made :)
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07-18-2011, 11:46 AM #14
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What about the bearded ladies? Originally Posted by Sikandar
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07-18-2011, 12:22 PM #15
I was used to seeing it change
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Welcome Aboard Alexander, nice setup!!!
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07-18-2011, 12:29 PM #16
I used more product..... and it worked!
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Welcome to B&B!
I favor the K.I.S.S. Method.
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07-18-2011, 12:46 PM #17
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Welcome to b&b, glad you are here.
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07-18-2011, 12:48 PM #18
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Welcome to B&B Alexander.
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07-18-2011, 12:49 PM #19
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Alexander, welcome to B&B
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07-18-2011, 02:47 PM #20
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WElcome to B&B. Good to have you with us. Nice gear.
Regards, Paul
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