Safety Razor Noob

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by dbell, Jul 25, 2017.

  1. dbell

    dbell New Member

    Hello everyone,
    Just purchased my first safety razor last week (Merkur 34C). I shaved with some Proraso shaving soap and it went well I think for my first time (only one small nick on my chin). I'm anxious to learn more and get recommendations for brushes, soaps, aftershaves, etc. No more disposables for me.
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  2. LevelupShaves

    LevelupShaves Well-Known Member

    First recommendation get an alum block they are cheap, last forever, help with skin irritation, and most importantly give automatic feedback to your technique. Long story short if the alum burns you shaved off skin.
    2nd recommendation join the 30 day crew for some great comraderie and teaching

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  3. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Welcome to the Den.
     
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  4. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Wellcome !!
     
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  5. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Welcome to The Shave Den!
     
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Welcome to TSD.
     
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  7. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Welcome, from Texas. It feels liberating to be free from Cartridges, doesn't it? It's like when you first learned to ride a bike without training wheels.
     
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  8. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the Den @dbell
     
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  9. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Welcome @dbell! Glad you joined us here at TSD. Take a moment to visit The Newbie Giveaway. Read the rule to be sure you qualify.

    The learning never stops if you try to stay up with new products. Visit the Shave of the Day to see what folks are using this week. Interested in upping your Shave Game? Click the link in my Signature below for The 30 Day Rule/Focus thread. It's a bunch of new shavers learning vintage gear & vintage shavers trying new gear. There may be shenanigans.
     
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Welcome to TSD!
     
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  11. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Welcome to the den!! Glad you are here.
     
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  12. BigMark83

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    Welcome.
     
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    High their, @dbell . Glad you have joined us.
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  14. dbell

    dbell New Member

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    Thanks everyone!


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  15. capsfanx

    capsfanx Well-Known Member

    Welcome! I just started recently also with a 34C. Been fun learning the past couple of no that's


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  16. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Welcome to the Den from Central NJ! @dbell
    My den used to look like yours until the AD's kicked in.
    A piece of advice..don't fight it. If you can afford it, roll with it baby!!
    Funnel the money you used to spend on carts and goo into soaps, creams etc.
    The suggestion about the 30 Day Rule/Focus is a good 'un. Take a look then jump on. You can start now or lurk 'til 8/1 and get in a full month. I guarantee your technique will get better. Plus there is a great group of guys(and a couple of gals) to give you a hand or enable your AD's.
    Enjoy your shaves!! And may I say YO!(another thread)
     
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  17. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    :signs046: to TSD @dbell

    I hope you enjoy it here. A lot of nice people and great info! :happy088:
     
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  18. Zykris

    Zykris Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
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  20. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Hello and welcome!
     
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