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**richmondesi** · 05-30-2009, 05:57 PM

I've had a buddy that's known for quite some time that I am really into wetshaving. He's never understood it, but appreciated my enthusiasm and even bought me some gear that he ran across. Thursday, out of nowhere, he asked me to shave him. He's not put a razor to his face since 2007 - only using trimmers to control his stubble.

So, I set him up in my tufted leather chair and proceeded.

Kyle's Prep
C&E Nomad shave soap
Kent BK4
Tech + Feather (I didn't feel comfortable enough to shave him with my straights)
Witch Hazel
Nomad Aftershave Balm

Result: DFS with 3 passes plus touch up. It was very nearly BBS, but I didn't push it since he hadn't had blade to face in so long. The whole way home (lives an hour's drive away) he was rubbing his face. This morning he called me and told me to buy him a kit with everything that he needed because he was still "faceturbating" (his words

).

At his request, I got him some Proraso in a tube, Proraso Pre/Post, Proraso AS, Saint Charles Shave Oakmoss Lavendula Aftershave... I had already given him a FlareTip and several blades to sample (Israelis, Feathers, and Derbies).

One down, 5,999,986,412 to go!

**mretzloff** · 05-30-2009, 05:59 PM

Good story. I'm sure he'll appreciate it.

**richmondesi** · 05-31-2009, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by mretzloff

Good story. I'm sure he'll appreciate it.

Thanks. I'm sure he will. He sent me a thank you message before he even got the stuff. I can tell that there is genuine excitement there.

**mretzloff** · 05-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Thanks. I'm sure he will. He sent me a thank you message before he even got the stuff. I can tell that there is genuine excitement there.

In two weeks, watch the ADs start. You might end up being asked to buy him some Penhaligon's cream or soap.

**xbostonirishx** · 05-31-2009, 12:37 PM

Awesome Story!

I got one down, and another one interested.

**richmondesi** · 05-31-2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by xbostonirishx

Awesome Story!

I got one down, and another one interested.

Keep up the good work!

**BEAR DEN** · 05-31-2009, 12:40 PM

Good job!!

**Windwalker** · 05-31-2009, 08:29 PM

And another joins the fold!

**SRock** · 05-31-2009, 11:45 PM

Way to go Paul!

**crankymoose** · 06-01-2009, 01:31 AM

nice job

did you at least scare him with the straights

**Captain Flint** · 06-01-2009, 03:19 AM

That was a good deed!
I managed to convert my brother a few months ago and it felt great

**Henrique** · 06-01-2009, 04:20 AM

Well done, Sir.

**richmondesi** · 06-01-2009, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by crankymoose

nice job

did you at least scare him with the straights

Of course! I have naturally shaky hands, and he was very cognizant of that fact when I first reached for them

**Sullybob** · 06-01-2009, 08:05 AM

Good job Paul. Keep spreading the work

**scottish steve** · 06-01-2009, 09:56 AM

Your kudos runneth over

**htownmmm** · 06-01-2009, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Of course! I have naturally shaky hands, and he was very cognizant of that fact when I first reached for them

Nothing like a n00b to wetshaving seeing the hands of the 'expert' shaking before putting blade to face.

"Uhhhhh,never mind!"

Originally Posted by Sullybob

Good job Paul. Keep spreading the work

+1

marty

**JBLAZE725** · 06-01-2009, 10:40 AM

Good for you. I actually found out a few days ago while at a bbq that one of my cousins is into wetshaving as well. He is a straight user and has been for about 6-7 months. It's funny because my wife thought I was the only strange person this concerned with shaving and now she sees I'm not the only one. I would love to progress to straights at some point, but right now the cost of a straight, strop and hone is prohibitive. It was fun "talking shop" with him about it. Sort of a face to face B&B.com.