My Return to DE Safety Razors

**RPW48** · 05-27-2008, 06:28 AM

Hello,

I'm old enough to have owned many of the Gillette DE razor models. I remember having a Super Speed in the 60's and several adjustables during the years following. I don't recall shaving with them being a very pleasurable experience though.

Recently I dug out a boar bristle shaving brush I had and after reading some of these shaving boards, learned to make lather with it. Right away I started getting better shaves with my Fusion, and to make a long story short, I now have about seven different Giillette's on the way from eBay. (I plan on deciding which ones I like, and I can trade or sell the rest).

Looks like I'm hooked, I can't wait to get a decent brush (or three), and start sampling some of the different soaps and creams.

ta for now,
Rick

**thirdeye** · 05-27-2008, 06:51 AM

Rick. Welcome to B&B and welcome back to the wonderful world of DE shaving.
Seven on the way, your a man after my own heart, but why stop at seven or trade them off? It's nice to rotate. You mentioned three brushes. There's a rule that you have to have at least 5 razors for every brush....

But really, welcome back....Enjoy the shave!!!
This picture should help you get started. Of course this was when I had only two brushes...

**crankymoose** · 05-27-2008, 06:53 AM

Rick, Welcome to B&B, enjoy

**alabamalawyer** · 05-27-2008, 06:54 AM

Welcome to B&B! Lots of great info on soaps, creams, aftershaves, razors, etc. here. Read up and enjoy your shave.

**texcattlerancher** · 05-27-2008, 06:57 AM

Welcome Rick. That might be a record. You developed Razor Acquisition Disorder before your first post. Congratulations!

**kwk285** · 05-27-2008, 10:13 AM

Welcome back

**Schaefo** · 05-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Welcome to the B&B community Rick, and welcome back to DE shaving!

Make sure to try some different blades too, they can make a big difference in the quality and comfort of your shave. Most folks who come here try the West Coast blades Sampler packs - an inexpenive way to find out which blades work best for you...

**blade08** · 05-27-2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by RPW48

Hello,

I'm old enough to have owned many of the Gillette DE razor models. I remember having a Super Speed in the 60's and several adjustables during the years following. I don't recall shaving with them being a very pleasurable experience though.

Recently I dug out a boar bristle shaving brush I had and after reading some of these shaving boards, learned to make lather with it. Right away I started getting better shaves with my Fusion, and to make a long story short, I now have about seven different Giillette's on the way from eBay. (I plan on deciding which ones I like, and I can trade or sell the rest).

Looks like I'm hooked, I can't wait to get a decent brush (or three), and start sampling some of the different soaps and creams.

ta for now,
Rick

Welcome back!