A big hello to everyone! I started thinking about getting into wetshaving about a month ago. My electric razor was just not cutting it.I stumbled upon this great site and the rest is history. I ordered a Merkur HD and Merkur blades. Then I went to C&E and purchased a badger brush and some almond oil shaving cream. I also picked up some Proraso green tube cream and Proraso A/S balm.
I have since shaved with both creams and love both of them equally. I have always dreaded shaving in the mornings. Not any more!!! I find myself really looking foward to this newfound experience. I am basically focusing on technique and I am not too worried about how close a shave I am getting. Based on all the great advice on this board I know that a closer shave will come in good time. Thanks to everyone!
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08-29-2006, 06:40 AM #1
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Greetings from a brand new convert!
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Welcome and enjoy your newfound obsession!
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08-29-2006, 06:42 AM #3
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08-29-2006, 06:44 AM #4
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Good to hear it! You also started with the shaving rig (Merkur HD) that should be mandatory for all converts to start with!
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Hi Dave and a friendly Welcome!!!
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08-29-2006, 07:37 AM #7
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08-29-2006, 07:55 AM #8
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Originally Posted by HawkeyeDave
A big hello to everyone! I started thinking about getting into wetshaving about a month ago. My electric razor was just not cutting it. I stumbled upon this great site and the rest is history. I ordered a Merkur HD and Merkur blades. Then I went to C&E and purchased a badger brush and some almond oil shaving cream. I also picked up some Proraso green tube cream and Proraso A/S balm.
I have since shaved with both creams and love both of them equally. I have always dreaded shaving in the mornings. Not any more!!! I find myself really looking foward to this newfound experience. I am basically focusing on technique and I am not too worried about how close a shave I am getting. Based on all the great advice on this board I know that a closer shave will come in good time. Thanks to everyone!
ARGHHHH. Electric shaver! I tried using a Braun shaver when I was a kid, boy that sucked. Glad to see you've taken the plunge.
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08-29-2006, 09:29 AM #10
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08-29-2006, 11:02 AM #12
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Welcome Dave, Nice avatar!
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08-29-2006, 11:31 AM #13
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Go Hawks!!!
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Welcome Dave, Nice avatar!
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08-29-2006, 11:35 AM #14
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Welcome HD. I moved on from an electric shaver too after it failed to hold a charge anymore. I couldn't stand shaving & being corded too! Originally Posted by HawkeyeDave
My electric razor was just not cutting it.
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08-30-2006, 08:09 AM #17
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Greetings!
Happy Shaving!:thumbup1:
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08-30-2006, 04:58 PM #18
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Originally Posted by xChris
Welcome HD. I moved on from an electric shaver too after it failed to hold a charge anymore. I couldn't stand shaving & being corded too!
I used one of the norelco's that you can use in the shower. My poor neck looked like a chigger farm! Ingrowns and bumps! I ceremoniously tossed it into the trash compactor at work. God that felt so good!
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