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  1. 07-29-2012, 06:28 PM #1
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    Newbie here...
    Read something a couple of weeks ago and this forum kept popping up when I was researching. So I've been lurking and pulled the trigger:

    Dropped about $80

    Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
    Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Safety Razor
    DE Blade Sampler Pack, Standard
    Edwin Jagger 99.9% Natural Shaving Soap in Tub, Sandalwood

    I have a couple of decent aftershaves already and the old styptic pencil... Just wondering if I'm missing anything???
    FYI... I am not a fan of any menthol stuff something about the cold makes grooming feel chemical.
    Thanks for all the advice I've read so far!!!
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  2. 07-29-2012, 06:31 PM #2
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  3. 07-29-2012, 06:48 PM #3
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    @Turtle... Done!!
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  4. 07-29-2012, 07:29 PM #4
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    Looks to me like you've got everything you need. Welcome to B & B!
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  5. 07-29-2012, 07:40 PM #5
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    Alum block, witch hazel, aftershave balms. None of these are necessary, but if they work for you, it makes your shave that much better!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr_Brown View Post

    Just wondering if I'm missing anything??
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  6. 07-29-2012, 07:40 PM #6
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    Thanks... I'm definately looking forward to my shipment arriving!!!
    Why are you buttering your face?... I'm shaving with it.
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  7. 07-29-2012, 07:58 PM #7
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    welcome.
    May I suggest u consider derby, astra, feather, crystal, and others. find what you like.
    Ej makes a nice soap, enjoy. be sure to get the lather technique down. I'd soak that omega brush in vinegar first then sollow up after 10 mts with a shampoo and 10 mt conditioner rinse. helps get rid of the boar funk.
    after shave- find what works. you're set. stypic pencil,check.
    pre-shave oil- debatable, I never use this.
    merkur razor, great shaves. I woned a 23c classic. the34 is much heavier. let the razor weight carry.
    happy shaves. and welcome to the addiction. oh, my I suggest u try an ARKO STICK at least once. you may just become an arko zombie. hahahaha
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    Welcome to B+B! You're off the a good start with the essentials.
    +1 on the alum block, WH, and AS balm - not essential but add the overall experience
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    Welcome. Learn. Enjoy! You are certainly on a good trajectory. Great stuff to start--and stay--with.
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    Welcome to the group Mr Brown !!
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  13. 07-30-2012, 05:20 AM #13
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    After all the reading and researching I felt that this was a good start! Kudos to all the contributors... I've been rubbing my face all morning in anticipation of my shipment to come in!
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    Welcome to B&B !!
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    Package arrived... Soaking the brush now thanks for the heads up
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    Welcome to the best shave site going.
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