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03-13-2010, 03:40 AM
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BaldRick's Entry into the B & B Hall of Fame
Please allow me to introduce myself:
Username: BaldRick What is your real name? Brett What are your nicknames/aliases? Baldrick, Balders, Frog, and other non-repeatable names  Not to mention the names my wife/partner calls me.  Where do you live? West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) of the South Island (Te Wai Pounanu) – the home of Greenstone, of New Zealand (Aotearoa) What is your age (or) generation? Generation..hmmmm...getting older, unfortunately, but still learning new ‘stuff’ ... I’ll shoot for Gen X!  What are you in the real world? One of ‘Societies Parents’.  What is your favorite shave setup? Someone else doing it for me while reclining in an old leather covered barber’s chair.  If I have to do it.... Taking my time in the bathroom.....starting with a hot face cloth applied to my face before applying lathered up soap (at the moment; Geo. F. Trumper's Limes Shaving Soap) worked up in a warmed/hot bowl with a Vulfix No 10 Bristle & Badger Brush (a present, 8 years ago, from my wife)..... Then slowly and gracefully removed with my recently purchased Merkur “1904” Classic via three passes. On completion of the shave, the brush dries on an Omega stand, the Merkur cleaned and lays proudly next to the wooden bowl of Geo. F. Trumper's. I then employ a cold-splash/rinse/wash, then apply Nivea After-Shave Balm or an Avon After- Shave Balm, then later Nivea for Men moisturiser. Yes...I like to take my time, and now really enjoy what used to be a chore!  What are your hobbies and favourite activities? 4 Wheel driving Golf Squash Gaming (PC) What else should the members of B&B know about you? I have been shaving with a brush and soap – usually Palmolive (Mennen) Cream in a tube since I was 17 (30 years ago  ). The razors have generally been whatever has been available through the supermarket, ranging from the ‘new’ twin blades, through to the more recent juggernauts of blades.My current (8 year old brush) replaced my first brush, which I believe was a badger/boar mix as well, after it had served me 20+ years!! Needless to say, the bristles were a little worn. Shortly after replacing the brush, the handle slowly disintegrated! I was never really happy with the shaves although I must admit that the original twin blade razors seemed to give a better shave than the more recent multi’s. I have had a yearning desire to try ‘the old fashioned way’ for many years. Finally, in November 2009, I took the plunge via an online store here in NZ (http://www.mancave.co.nz/) and eagerly awaited my new Merkur. (still want to try a straight razor!) I now look forward to my daily shave, and feel like I really missed out on something if I miss a shave. I am now trying a variety of blades in the Merkur, as a sampler pack was the order of the day, to see which I feel is the best combination. I also travel with a smaller Omega Pure Setola , together with a tube of Palmolive (Mennen) Cream and a horrible multi-blade. Once these disposables are used up, I have to consider another ‘real’ razor to put in my travel bag, or swap with the Classic. I am currently leaning towards either a Muhle R89, R106 or a Merkur Slant (37G)!! Sorry to go on....I know this is a “Hi – this is me post” but I do enjoy my shave! I have been with my wife/partner since 1999. (Thought I'd better add that bit or I'd get shot - or all my blades blunted  )
Last edited by BaldRick; 03-13-2010 at 01:17 PM. Reason: add correct web link 
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03-13-2010, 04:45 AM
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Greetings from Japan sir! My best friend's other best friend (!) lives in Okarito...got to get over there one day.
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03-13-2010, 04:40 PM
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Welcome from the sunny East coast! Is it raining over there?
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#7
03-13-2010, 04:50 PM
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Welcome to B&B Brett!
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#8
03-13-2010, 04:53 PM
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Welcome to the Hall of Fame!
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Blake 1 Year: Musings and My Shave Den "Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened." - Sir Winston Churchill
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#9
03-13-2010, 05:09 PM
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Welcome to the Hall Brett
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Brian Please Support Badger and Blade No longer hustled member of the Great Eagle Group Buy 2010 "See that little Jersey girl in the see-through top,With the peddle pushers sucking on a soda pop..........You can see a million of 'em on heartattack and vine"--Tom Waits
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03-13-2010, 06:02 PM
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Sorry, but I had to make a joke about the rain you get over there.
If you mean what I think about being one of "society's parents" it wouldn't be wise to make the usual crack about how much dope you smoke over there on the coast!
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03-13-2010, 06:57 PM
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In answer to your suspicion above as to being one of "society's parents" - Yes, you are right....so, probably not to the last one. 
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03-13-2010, 09:15 PM
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Welcome to the Hall!
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Rob HELP SUPPORT B&B! "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." -John F. Kennedy
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#17
03-15-2010, 07:19 AM
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Howdy Brett. Welcome to B&B.
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03-15-2010, 07:25 PM
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Brett, welcome to the Hall of Fame.
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03-16-2010, 12:45 AM
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Thanks
Thanks everyone for the wonderful welcomes. Look forward to spending time here.
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[I][COLOR="Blue"]"I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it." "Never was anything great achieved without danger."[/COLOR] [/I] [SIZE="1"]Niccolo Machiavelli 1469 - 1527[/SIZE]
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