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  1. 06-02-2012, 08:34 PM #1
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    Default Newbie..Allentown PA

    Hello everyone,
    Glad to be here. Have been shaving for 3 weeks with the Merkur travel razor and loving it. Baxter Shaving Cream and ASB are incredible. Contemplating my next purchase for Father's Day. 75% probability it'll be the Futur. Close seconds are the Tradere and PILS.

    Any recommendations for on-line vendors? Also, what are the best brick-and-mortar stores in PA/NY/NJ? I'm looking for a broad selection of aftershaves, creams, etc., and am willing to travel.

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  2. 06-02-2012, 08:37 PM #2
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    Welcome to B&B. I tried the Futur and found it to be a little too aggressive and too slippery. I ended up with a Merkur Progress instead. Something to think about, but lot of guys swear by the Futurs too. Enjoy!
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  3. 06-02-2012, 08:40 PM #3
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    I forgot to add that I've been lurking for about a week and have you all to thank for bringing my shaving knowledge and confidence up to speed in a very short time! Although still a long way to go...
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    Welcome and enjoy!
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    Welcome to B&B.

    Online is going to be your best selection but there is no substitute for a brick and mortar store to sample AS and EDC scents.

    If you do decide to get a Futur you should go over my Futur hints before using it.

    http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...49#post3690449

    Futur is a great razor but a little quirky
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  6. 06-03-2012, 04:43 AM #6
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    Welcome to the grooup Dave !! I am nearby in Catasauqua !!
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    Welcome Dave. There are some fine vendors listed on the site.
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    Welcome to B&B !!
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    Hi and welcome! Let us know which one you end up choosing, I'm sorta deciding between the Futur and Progress myself
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    Welcome to B&B, Dave!
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    Welcome Aboard, Dave!
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    Hey Dave, welcome to B&B.

    I would recommend QEDusa.com as an online vendor. They are located in Rhode Island and have a good selection of products. It's also were I made my first acquisition from.
    As far as local places go, I don't know. I did spend some time living in Allentown a few years back though.
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  14. 06-04-2012, 03:42 PM #14
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    [top]The Art of Shaving
    King of Prussia Mall

    160 N. GULPH ROAD, #2184
    King of Prussia, PA 19406
    (610) 962-1000

    http://www.theartofshaving.com/


    I'm near Hazleton, PA.
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  15. 06-04-2012, 04:03 PM #15
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    Thanks for the warm welcome, Fellas!

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    Welcome to B&B, Dave!
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    Welcome neighbor!

    I joined the forum about a month ago, there's so much great knowledge here.

    As ejw1790 posted, the KoP mall has an Art of Shaving.
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    Welcome Dave. Interesting screen name. Does it have anything to do with the F-14 Tomcat?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joejitsu View Post
    Welcome Dave. Interesting screen name. Does it have anything to do with the F-14 Tomcat?
    Affirmative, Joe. I was a RIO back in the day.
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    Welcome :)
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