Brand new to this - at least at this level. I've been on-and-off shaving with a double edge for years but just recently have become much more interested/obsessed. That's how it goes for me; at one time it was woodworking, now I don't have the room or the tools; then it was road bikes. I owned no less than ten of them at one point and rode 100 miles/week, now I own one and I don't ride it much. Then it was guitars; I owned fifteen or so electric and acoustic guitars. Now I'm down to one acoustic and I don't play much because of arthritis in my thumbs. I've had a Merkur 34C for a long time and always just used what I found in the store: Gillette or Wilkinson Sword. I am currently using Sir Hare soap and an old Progress badger brush. I also use Nivea after-shave balm based on several reviews I've read. I'm now working my way through a selection of blades I got from Amazon and another one soon to come from Try A Blade. Due to my newest obsession, I bought a 66 Slim, a birth-year SS Flare tip (C3/1957), and I have coming a Parker 24C and all flavors of Proraso soap. I also bought but have yet to receive a Rockwell 6C. I'm looking forward to learning all I can and welcome all comments and suggestions for upgrades, etc. Casey
Welcome Casey @CaseyS! Sounds like you caught the shaving bug. Please feel free to ask any questions right here in your own personal thread. If there's a discussion about the particular topic folks will point you in the right direction for advice, opinion, even actual information! Take a moment and visit The Newbie Giveaway for a chance at some internet credits to spend on more stuff. Read the rules to be sure you qualify.
to TSD @CaseyS I hope you enjoy it here. If you like obsessions uhhh interests this is the place to be and the people to be with. Your new interest in blades and soaps will serve you well in your quest for the best, most irritation free shave possible. Although I found it hard to believe when I first started this journey, they do make a TON of difference.
