Hello. I am about 2 weeks into discovering DE wet shaving after years and years of electrics and dry shaving irritation. 31(ish), using a Merkur Futur, Trumpers Lime, either Wilkinson Sword or Tesco blades (I have yet to try any others though the Tesco ones have left me a little 'lumpy' tonight), and a nice badger brush.
After a bit of a lurk here and there I have tried pre and post-shower shaving, washing pre-shave to exfoliate and also hot towels as prep. Personally, the best shave to date as come from a WS blade and a hot towel pre-shower. This evening -as noted above- I went with a fresh Tesco blade, post-shower and have left my neck a bit red plus a couple of nicks. Though over the past 2 weeks there has been improvement in 'rawness' and bloodletting. Which is a bonus!
What is there to say apart from that? Cheeks are the smoothest they've been in years and there are patches on the neck which need attention. From what I have read so far, I'm not the only one
With post-shave I have found that a pure aloe vera gel cools the worst areas, though it does dry on like a second skin if you slap it on too thick...
Right, off to absorb more shaving knowledge, but thought I'd say a quick hello.
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09-22-2006, 12:49 PM #1
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09-22-2006, 12:57 PM #3
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09-22-2006, 12:57 PM #4
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Welcome to B&B ***!
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Welcome.
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Welcome... and good choice of blades. I quite enjoy both Wilkinson Sword and Tesco blades (though they are difficult to get on my side of the Atlantic - especially the Tesco blades).
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09-22-2006, 10:20 PM #13
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Hi ***, nice to have another Brit on board (I'm assuming you're a Brit if you're using tesco and WS blades).
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flippantfig's first name has been removed from this thread per his request.Take care,
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09-23-2006, 01:03 PM #17
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Sorry guys, I know it might seem a bit odd and I certainly don't want anyone to think I'm slighting them or coming across all 'weird'. Just felt I needed to develop a certain 'critical space' between the 'me' and the online representation. Hope thats all right.
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09-23-2006, 04:36 PM #18
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Welcome! Originally Posted by flippantfig
Sorry guys, I know it might seem a bit odd and I certainly don't want anyone to think I'm slighting them or coming across all 'weird'. Just felt I needed to develop a certain 'critical space' between the 'me' and the online representation. Hope thats all right.
Hey, this is a very friendly bunch. I'm sure no-one will take offense if you choose to keep private information private. It's your right.
Personally, I'm just myself whether online or in person but I understand that not everyone can be comfortable with that.
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09-24-2006, 12:13 AM #19
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