Hello All,
I started wet shaving with a DE about 7 weeks ago and started reading B&B a few weeks before that. I am 100% certain that having B&B as a resource has contributed mightily to the excellent experience I had switching from the carts and electrics I had been using for 30 years. The reviews, tutorials, wiki and discussions have been indispensible for this beginner to hit the ground running. Honestly, for most of my life I've hated shaving almost as much as I've disliked having a beard, but now I look forward it.
The funniest thing is that I've been able to change a dreaded chore to one of life's pleasures with only the most modest initial investment. I started out with less than 25$ into a weishi and VDH set. Since then I've only added some Nivea Sensitive PSB and a big styptic pencil. I've also got an order in for 100 Astra's and a tube of Proraso Green. I've been reading about all the wonderful software and razors that are so tempting, but honestly, if shaving never got better than what I have now, I'd still be a very happy fellow.
Thanks to all in B&B for sharing their knowledge and insight. It has helped me unlock another of life's pleasures and for that I am truly grateful. I'm looking forward to hearing all your continued adventures and sharing a few of my own.
Thanks,
Chris
I started wet shaving with a DE about 7 weeks ago and started reading B&B a few weeks before that. I am 100% certain that having B&B as a resource has contributed mightily to the excellent experience I had switching from the carts and electrics I had been using for 30 years. The reviews, tutorials, wiki and discussions have been indispensible for this beginner to hit the ground running. Honestly, for most of my life I've hated shaving almost as much as I've disliked having a beard, but now I look forward it.
The funniest thing is that I've been able to change a dreaded chore to one of life's pleasures with only the most modest initial investment. I started out with less than 25$ into a weishi and VDH set. Since then I've only added some Nivea Sensitive PSB and a big styptic pencil. I've also got an order in for 100 Astra's and a tube of Proraso Green. I've been reading about all the wonderful software and razors that are so tempting, but honestly, if shaving never got better than what I have now, I'd still be a very happy fellow.
Thanks to all in B&B for sharing their knowledge and insight. It has helped me unlock another of life's pleasures and for that I am truly grateful. I'm looking forward to hearing all your continued adventures and sharing a few of my own.
Thanks,
Chris
Hello and welcome! I posted a similar thread when I de-lurked on this site. Thanks for sharing your experience! I also got the VDH set...though the brush isn't broken in. (I bought a really nice Simpson brush during my first bout with AD...)
