Hi,
I'm Ken and I live in Charleston SC. I am 53 and just got into DE shaving about 6 months ago. I best thing about it, is shaving doesn't seem like a "chore" anymore and I find myself looking forward it.
So far a I have a Edwin Jagger DE89BL and a Gillette Tech. I tried a few blades, but so far it seems that the Dorco ST-301s work best for me with either razor. With my face/style of shaving the Feathers tended to leave to many nicks. Derby Extras worked okay in the Tech, but left a few nicks in the DE89BL.
Still trying a few other blades, but I am on the look-out for a reasonable priced Fatboy to try as well....
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Thread: Another New Guy......
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08-27-2011, 03:42 PM #1
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Another New Guy......
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08-27-2011, 04:00 PM #2
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Welcome to B&B you picked some fine razors to start with and your Dorco ST-301s are one of the best i use them my self with great results
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08-27-2011, 04:14 PM #3
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Hi Ken, welcome to B&B. You are off to a great start. You on the journey for great shaves.
Path of life is crooked, Christ leads me. (Brad) B.T.O.C.
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Welcome.
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08-27-2011, 05:10 PM #5
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Ken,
Welcome to b n b!
Nice starting kit! What soap and brush are you using? Alum block? Witch hazel?Eric V
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08-27-2011, 05:42 PM #6
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Welcome to B&B. Did you make it through the hurricane O.K.?
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08-27-2011, 05:45 PM #7
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Welcome to B&B.
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08-27-2011, 06:00 PM #8
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Welcome to the group Ken !!
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08-27-2011, 06:19 PM #9
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Welcome, Ken!
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08-27-2011, 06:34 PM #10
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I found a good deal at an 'overstock' place on a box set with Taylor of Old Bond Sandalwood Shaving Cream and a TOB Pure Badger Brush.
Originally Posted by Eric V
Before I lather I use Musgo Real Lime Glyce soap and 'My Nik is sealed" for the nicks.
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08-27-2011, 06:43 PM #11
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Welcome to B&B Ken. I'm sure if one of us told you a year ago that we enjoyed and looked forward to our shave, you've have thought we were nuts, but that's just what happens.
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08-27-2011, 06:58 PM #12
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Welcome Aboard!!!
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08-27-2011, 07:20 PM #13
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Welcome from a fellow noob. I also like to try out new blade / razor combos a lot.
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08-28-2011, 03:19 AM #15
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Welcome to B&B, Ken!
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Welcome to the Group!
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Welcome to B&B.
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08-28-2011, 01:55 PM #19
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Welcome 2 B&B! The EJ89 is an awesome tool. EJ and I like Shark SC. We have not tried the Dorco ST-301s but will give them a try next time blades are ordered. We are patiently working through a sampler.
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