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  1. 03-19-2009, 02:40 PM #1
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    Hey all,

    I have been scouring the website in hiding gathering tips and tidbits about this phenomenon.

    It all started visiting the mall in Denver the other week and running across "The Art of Shaving" and receiving a demo of the perfect shave.

    The stuff smelled great, felt great, and the ritual of brush, lather, and shave seemed like something that could actually be enjoyable compared to the plug-in nightmare I have been using to present my red face to the world.

    Another gentleman at the store directed me to Crabtree & Evelyn and I found more of those great products and supplies. I purchased the Nomad soap in the bowl and the Nomad balm. What was this? A subculture of old time man-pampering? I was getting the bug.

    I got home, Googled everything I could think of, found this site, watched every Mantic video on YouTube, ordered a Merkur Straight HD and Merkur Blades and created a place on the sink to display the art.

    Well, it arrived today. And I used it. And.......Wow. The sound that blade makes on its stroke is so much more satisfying then the buzz of electricity. The weight of the razor feels like you are holding a tool in your hand; like you are detailing a prized car rather than grinding scrap metal. I could go on and on, but at this time I am really just here to say hi and Thanks.

    I got a great shave from your tips and chose great supplies reading your reviews and I can not wait to learn more and try more. It will take some time to refine my technique, and my neck (lower neck where the hair grows up instead of down) needs some work, but I am well on my way. I have always had problems with razor burn and ingrown hairs on my neck and I think this just might do the trick.

    Thanks again,

    Peace, Dan
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  2. 03-19-2009, 02:49 PM #2
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    Nice intro. Hello and welcome!
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  3. 03-19-2009, 02:49 PM #3
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    Dan, Welcome to B&B, we're glad you finally decide to jump in....Enjoy!!!
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  4. 03-19-2009, 02:51 PM #4
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    Dan,

    Welcome to Badger & Blade!!!


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  5. 03-19-2009, 03:45 PM #5
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    welcome to B&B!!!!! great shaves ahead my friend!!!!
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  6. 03-19-2009, 03:51 PM #6
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    Welcome to the boards!
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  7. 03-19-2009, 04:00 PM #7
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    Welcome to B&B Dan!
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  8. 03-19-2009, 04:02 PM #8
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    Nice intro.
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  9. 03-19-2009, 06:17 PM #9
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    Welcome to B&B !!
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  10. 03-19-2009, 06:20 PM #10
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    welcome - great people here (as you've seen) - and lots of support and information.

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  11. 03-19-2009, 06:32 PM #11
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    Welcome.
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  12. 03-19-2009, 06:49 PM #12
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    Welcome aboard, Dan.
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  13. 03-19-2009, 06:52 PM #13
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    Welcome and step inside. You will pick up great tips and start enjoying the shave a lot more as you practice.
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  14. 03-19-2009, 06:55 PM #14
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    Nice to meet you Dan. Keep enjoying cause it only gets better!
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  15. 03-19-2009, 07:02 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dandaw17 View Post
    Hey all,

    I have been scouring the website in hiding gathering tips and tidbits about this phenomenon.


    I got home, Googled everything I could think of, found this site, watched every Mantic video on YouTube, ordered a Merkur Straight HD and Merkur Blades and created a place on the sink to display the art.

    Well, it arrived today. And I used it. And.......Wow. The sound that blade makes on its stroke is so much more satisfying then the buzz of electricity.

    I got a great shave from your tips and chose great supplies reading your reviews and I can not wait to learn more and try more. It will take some time to refine my technique, and my neck (lower neck where the hair grows up instead of down) needs some work, but I am well on my way. I have always had problems with razor burn and ingrown hairs on my neck and I think this just might do the trick.

    Thanks again,

    Peace, Dan
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    I jest, great to have you here Dan
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  16. 03-19-2009, 07:13 PM #16
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    welcome
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  17. 03-19-2009, 07:26 PM #17
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    Welcome to B&B Dan! Enjoy!
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  18. 03-19-2009, 08:45 PM #18
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    I got it, after reading some more posts I am already going to pop for the sampler from West Coast Shaving and am interested in the Derby blades from what I have read.

    Thanks for the welcome and info.

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  19. 03-19-2009, 10:00 PM #19
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    Welcome Dan, looks like you caught the Bug.
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  20. 03-19-2009, 10:14 PM #20
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    Hi Dan,

    Welcome to B&B.
    Relax...Take it easy...Enjoy the lather.

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