My wife presented me with a Edwin Jagger DE Razor, Badger Brush and Proraso Shave Soap for father's day. She was shocked that I didn't already shave this way since I "like all that old man stuff." (you know...Barbershops, Briar Pipes, Whisky's, etc)
I had been begrudgingly shaving with an overpriced Mach 3 since its introduction, so I was quite excited to give this a whirl. Minus a nicked mole, I have a quite pleasurable first, second, and third shave. I have a difficult spot directly under my chin which seems to be a common issue. I'm sure time and patience will make the experience even better. I am still sorting through the massive amounts of great information here.
Brian
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Thread: Why didn't I try this sooner....
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06-20-2012, 03:48 AM #1
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Why didn't I try this sooner....
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06-20-2012, 03:54 AM #2
Cheers, I'm a moron.
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Welcome to the Club!
Check out Mantic59 on YouTube for some very helpful video tutorials!Proud BOTOC Member!
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06-20-2012, 03:57 AM #3
WTB: dead wombat
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Welcome to B&B.
DE shaving is more pleasurable the other methods. You should find B&B a nice place to hang out and spend your time.SSB - LEMS - BOTOC - AOM - KOVT - VSOP - RSVP - BYOB - HTH - ARKO & VEG CHOSEN - YMMV
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06-20-2012, 04:14 AM #4
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Welcome to the Forum!
Chuck R.
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06-20-2012, 04:17 AM #5
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Same here, I´m very fond of old things, especially vintage saxophones and turntables, so changing from cartridge razors to vintage Gillette was just right for me and now, for the first time in life, I enjoy shaving. I am 37 years old and I´ve been using safety razors for only a month now and I wonder why I didn´t start DE shaving earlier but I´m very happy I did.
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06-20-2012, 04:18 AM #6
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You got the best woman in the world! Thank you're lucky stars!
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06-20-2012, 04:24 AM #7
I was used to seeing it change
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Welcome Aboard, Brian!
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06-20-2012, 07:04 AM #8
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Welcome to the forum !!
There comes a time in every man's life, and I've had plenty of those. - Casey Stengel
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06-20-2012, 07:09 AM #9
Sire of Shaving Soaps
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Thoughtful gift from your wife! Welcome to B&B...I recall my first DE shave and subsequent post on B&B was similarily titled. Good Luck!
BTW - she also got you a very nice setup! I imagine she spent some time looking into it.BOTOC - 2011 R41, PMJ, SOC 2-Band/Boar fan club; Noob Straight User.
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06-20-2012, 07:39 AM #10
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Welcome to the group Brian !! Great set up !!
Paul
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06-20-2012, 07:56 AM #11
I'm in the Hall of Fame!
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Welcome! Take your time and enjoy the process. You'll love it.
Kent
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06-20-2012, 08:42 AM #12
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You and I sound very similar. I just picked up wet shaving over the past month and I now love shaving. My wife bought me an eShave kit. Today I tried my Edwin Jagger DE razor for the first time and I already like it so much more than my old cart razor. At least we're still not ignorant of DE blades.
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06-20-2012, 12:54 PM #13
Beat Cop with a Paddle Strop
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Welcome to the forum.
Laughter, love and shaving!
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06-20-2012, 03:06 PM #14
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Welcome to the forum. I love the speed of DE shaving compared to my old straight razor.
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06-20-2012, 05:59 PM #15
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Welcome. You are in for some fun.
Originally Posted by clottes0
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Welcome to B&B!
-- Darrin
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06-20-2012, 08:00 PM #17
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Welcome! I have been enjoying my DE shaves. In fact, I impatiently wait for my facial hair to grow
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06-20-2012, 08:06 PM #18
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Greetings and Salutations to B&B.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left.
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06-20-2012, 08:16 PM #19
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1973: the year of my first DE razor's production (3rd quarter SS). Perhaps a doomed year on other fronts (Nixon's reign).
On a happier note: Welcome to B&B SF1973!
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06-20-2012, 08:48 PM #20
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What a great woman. Cheers!
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