Hey all, Found my way here as I left a shop where I bought my first (hopefully) quality razor. Probably should have checked out the 'net first, as I have a few other hobbies and interests that I am a member of very active communities in, and know what an amazing resource it can be. Picked up a Merkur classic. I started caring about my shave (as opposed to just using the gimmick of the moment and cheap gel) about 7 years ago, when I got a full Art of Shaving set for being a groomsman in my brothers wedding. I enjoy the brush, and the quality before and after products, and turning a chore into a relaxing ritual. I did NTO like the fact that the razor was basically just a $200 handle for the same gimmick blades. I (finally) decided to get into classic safety razors, but decided that spending a few hundred bucks wasn't the way to start. The guy in the shop said this was a good place to start. As I left, another gentleman recommended this site....and here I am. Hope to learn a ton, and maybe contribute when I can. Thanks for reading, SL1
Glad you found us !! :happy096 Welcome to TSD Now go out and get some Aqua Velva.................STAT !!
Welcome and ignore the Aqua Velva comment. HAVOC has no place in the NOOB section. Let them be here for a while.
Aw, man! I just came back from CVS with six new bottles of Aqua Velva. I've sent you the bill for reimbursement, Rick.
Oooohhhhhh......I wanna know who!!! What area do you live in? See, people look at us strangely if we mention our "hobby". So it would be cool to know there's hope. Someone deserves a gold star! :happy088 Welcome to The Shave Den, smokelaw1! Now to get you started down the road to ADs.....Don't forget to sign up for the Newbie Give-Away!
The gentleman who recommended the site, interestingly enough, had a full beard! I live in the Hartford area of Connecticut...any other members around? Oh, and Padron, you don't happen to frequent a cigar website called cigarpass, do you...I think your location might look familiar, and Padron is one of my favorite brands of cigars. Thank you all for the welcome.
Welcome to the addiction! There are a lot of good folks here. I am new as well but recommend mantic's wet shave videos.
