O.k. I have checked the place out a bit and have decided to introduce myself and to tell my story as well. 
Hi, my name is Jeff but will answer to JSTR/Jester or Hey You. I live in VA and have spent most of my adult life in different parts of the state. I grew up in Baltimore and still consider it home. However all my sports teams except for the Os are out of Pittsburgh love the Pens! But I digress
I started wet shaving about two years ago with the Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury, Shave Set and a 4 pack of Col Conk pucks. That is it all I have been using - wanted to get a nice brush but never pulled the trigger because of the cost and really could it make that much of a difference...
After some lurking and research I decided on getting a Muhle travel brush to test out the Synthetic fibers plus I have been drawn to Muhle for some odd reason and needed a good travel brush. I really loved the brush and have just received 3 more (two were gifts) brushes. The one I bought and wanted first came today the Muhle 33K256 Silvertip Fibre which I cannot wait to try it but man is it soft!!
The other thing that I want to state is that the most understated improvement is THE SOAP!!! I also purchased a sample of Barrister & Mann and waited until my latest puck was done. I am only three shaves into my new set up (none with the new brush) and it is a night and day difference!!! Had no idea what I was missing. So to correct my first statement I started enjoying wet shaving a few days ago.
I know I need a lot of technique improvements since I had basically been rushing through my shaves. During the week I have actually started shaving at night to take my time and enjoy it!
Will have to say I have learned a lot and still have many many questions but this place is defiantly the right place to be.
Thanks B&B
Hi, my name is Jeff but will answer to JSTR/Jester or Hey You. I live in VA and have spent most of my adult life in different parts of the state. I grew up in Baltimore and still consider it home. However all my sports teams except for the Os are out of Pittsburgh love the Pens! But I digress
I started wet shaving about two years ago with the Van Der Hagen Men's Luxury, Shave Set and a 4 pack of Col Conk pucks. That is it all I have been using - wanted to get a nice brush but never pulled the trigger because of the cost and really could it make that much of a difference...
After some lurking and research I decided on getting a Muhle travel brush to test out the Synthetic fibers plus I have been drawn to Muhle for some odd reason and needed a good travel brush. I really loved the brush and have just received 3 more (two were gifts) brushes. The one I bought and wanted first came today the Muhle 33K256 Silvertip Fibre which I cannot wait to try it but man is it soft!!
The other thing that I want to state is that the most understated improvement is THE SOAP!!! I also purchased a sample of Barrister & Mann and waited until my latest puck was done. I am only three shaves into my new set up (none with the new brush) and it is a night and day difference!!! Had no idea what I was missing. So to correct my first statement I started enjoying wet shaving a few days ago.
I know I need a lot of technique improvements since I had basically been rushing through my shaves. During the week I have actually started shaving at night to take my time and enjoy it!
Will have to say I have learned a lot and still have many many questions but this place is defiantly the right place to be.
Thanks B&B
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