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11-22-2009, 08:47 AM
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New member - checking in From the UK...
Hey guys - Ahem, feels a little strange having only one post (
 ) having been a member of several watch fora for years, but anyway, I'm just checking in from sunny Manchester in the UK.Got turned on to proper shaving via a post on a non-shaving related forum about straight shaving, so thought I'd toss the plastic BIC's and shave oil in the garbage and get back to having a proper shave again. Sadly, I'm not brave enough to go down the straight razor path just yet, so I've been using Wilkinson Sword DE razor, soap and blades for the past month as these are cheap and readily available on any UK high street. Have to say that they give me a pretty close and comfortable shave for not much outlay. The main unexpected benefit though, is just how much shaving is no longer a chore to be despised. Can't be bad! So, now it's time to up the ante. Just ordered a Merkur 34C HD (thanks to all at B&B for posts and reviews), some Tabac soap (takes me back!) and a pack of Feathers (yes, I know, but blades are supposed to be sharp, right?) so I'll see how I get on. Looking forward to contributing! Baz 
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11-22-2009, 08:54 AM
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welcome to the club
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Razor Gillete "fat boy" Blades Derby, Feathers Brush EJ - Super M, Omega Pro 48, Semogue 1305, 2000 Pre - shave T&H Ultimate comfort oil  Creams DR Harris - Arlington, Proraso, Palmolive Soaps T&H Luxury Shaving, Tabac, L'occitane Cade Aftershave Limes Skin Food, Proraso pre-post, Old Spice Original, Nivea sensitive, L'occitane Cade,
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#3
11-22-2009, 08:59 AM
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Welcome aboard. Let me know how you like the Feathers in your HD. I've also got a new HD, but haven't tried Feathers yet.
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~Brian~ Lineup for this week / last week RAZOR: Merkur 34G / '52 SS BLADE: Merkur / IP Red BRUSH: Rooney 3/1 Super Silvertip in Coral CREAM: Vintage Blades Brand
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11-22-2009, 10:02 AM
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Welcome. I find I especially like Feathers in my Blue Tip Super Speed. Mild razor + supersharp blade= DFS...
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Chuck Purveyor of words--The voices tell the stories, I just record 'em for posterity. And the voices have some dang good ideas sometimes!  Sisley Creek Press 1956 Flare Tip 1957 Red Tip 1959 Blue Tip 1962 Slim 1970 Black Handle SS
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#5
11-22-2009, 10:09 AM
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Baz, Welcome to B&B, enjoy the journey!!!
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~Ray~ Veterans Social Group Help Support B&B Visit Gentlemen's Best-Vintage Razors-Shaving Products-Starter Kits-Custom Laser Engraving My SOTD Photos
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#6
11-22-2009, 10:13 AM
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welcome to the club from a not-so-sunny altrincham
 i've only changed to DE shaving 3 weeks ago and i'm loving it!
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11-22-2009, 10:28 AM
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Thanks for the welcome, chaps.
njpaddy - Expecting the Feathers on Tuesday, so will post just to let you know that my face has survived... spydienut - Hey! I thought I recognised you from TZ-UK! My post (Geralt) is directly under yours from yesterday. Small world. Good luck and keep us updated with how it's going!
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11-22-2009, 11:03 AM
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hehe - i thought your post looked familiar when i read it just now
both forums are great places to hang out 
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#10
11-22-2009, 12:18 PM
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Quote:
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Have a nice shave!
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#11
11-22-2009, 12:39 PM
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Welcome!
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11-22-2009, 12:41 PM
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Welcome to B&B!
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Cheers, Luc The Dark Side of B&B Great Southern Land - Australian Wetshaving supplies Wiki - Come to Australia - Hall of Fame My Straights - Straights in need of restoration - Wiki
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11-22-2009, 01:32 PM
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Welcome! Isn't it great to enjoy something that used to be such a chore?
~Ben
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Enjoy! ~Ben Merkur 38C, Stahly Live Blade, Derby's, Tabac Soap, C.O. Bigelow Cream, Arko Shave Stick, Nivea "Sensative" Post Shave Balm, and a Tweezerman
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#14
11-22-2009, 01:41 PM
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Hi Baz,
I'm from London. Like you I started with the wilkinson set-up. Once I got my futur and decent shave cream (even 45p palmolive shave stick is better than the wilkinson soap for me), it went from ok shave, to fantastic. Like you, shaving is now enjoyable. Keep us posted once your new gear arrives.
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#15
11-22-2009, 01:42 PM
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Again, thanks to all for the warm welcome! And from all corners of the globe it seems...
Yes, Ben - it's a bl**dy revelation! Looking forward to trying out the Merkur 34C and finding out if it's as great as you guys say it is... NatJag - you just beat me with your post... Well, I got all my current Wilkinson gear from one visit to Sainsbury's! So far, I'm finding the soap to be OK, but a bit of work to get a decent lather and it doesn't last for three passes, so have to add more soap/water. We'll see if the Tabac makes me look like Santa Claus in about five seconds. I went with this as it seems to be a favourite around here - AND it reminds me of my yoof (a long time ago)! Last edited by Baz; 11-22-2009 at 01:50 PM.
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#17
11-22-2009, 01:55 PM
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Welcome to B&B !!
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There comes a time in every man's life, and I've had plenty of those. - Casey Stengel
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#18
11-22-2009, 03:04 PM
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welcome aboard, mate
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#20
11-22-2009, 04:14 PM
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Welcome aboard Baz!
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