Hello from a wet shaving newbie!

Welcome! I'm new as well and have benefited greatly from the resources in this forum. Good luck! (and if you're still undecided about your soap choice for the 30 days: I've been very happy with Arko! super SUPER easy to lather (I am one who really likes the scent but not all do)

 

...Hi..Hi..Hi!

 

Thanks everyone!

I'll get a sampler then. Any suggestions on the "must try" blades that I should include other than Astra, Feather, Reds, Derby?

I was unsure if I'd like the smell (reviews seemed love/hate) so I got both Arko and Proraso. Want to try others, but I'll hold on until I have my technique down

 

Big Bens. A smoother less sharp blade. May not work out for you long term but it is the blade I use when testing out new razors because of the properties of the blade. Still though one of my favorite blades.

 

Hello, Andy, and welcome to The Shave Den! I know you will enjoy your journey into traditional shaving!

 

Welcome aboard. Ask us anything. We know the answer to all questions related to shaving except one. The one question we don't have an answer to is "How do I stop buying stuff?"

 

Welcome to TSD.


Clint

 

Welcome! Sounds like you're going about it with a good attitude about taking your time and finding what works for you. Best of luck and I'm sure we all look forward to sharing the journey with you.

 

to TSD "andythepandy"

If you keep hanging around here, you will stop using either carts or electrics forever... Getting smooth, close and most important irritation free shaves through "traditional" shaving can be very addicting.. Also honestly even if you decide you want to continue with cart shaving, using "traditional" preshave technique's will give you a MUCH better shave!