So many ways to "skin a cat". Wow. And hello.

New here. Definitely didn't realize there was such a following for a good shave. I got on a kick about a couple years ago wanting to go old school. Co-workers I talked about it with thought I was a fruit and that the old stuff was all horrible and that's why everyone uses the modern. This is what I ended up at without finding such an informative forum. I now want to go with a straight razor. I just want a basic setup simple to maintain, without buying low quality first then spending money twice to get the good stuff. I don't use my DE every time. About half the time. Certainly if I let it go a few days it goes through longer hair easier. I use my badger brush every single time though. Wish I'd been introduced to brushes when I was a teen. This is far from the manicured setups 90% of the threads on here show, but I'm used to it. Except the Stetson. Not quite my favorite. Used a small Stetson country bottle and liked it. Bought the big regular one and its "meh".

 

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Burma Shave

 

Welcome to The Den!! It only gets better from here.

 

Here's a big welcome to the den:

WELCOME
It's good to have you aboard!

 

Nice to see you crawlin in, Mike!
Happy Shavings!

 

Haha. Thanks guys. The name is just the same handle I use on all my RC forums to keep it simple for me. I've done the radio controlled hobby 9 years. But that's not for here . I do feel like this is a perfect forum for my shaving interests. Are the majority of members here in the US?

 

Am I able to participate in the November newbie giveaway? I signed up last night. Can't see going around making 15 useful posts in a day.

 

New here myself welcome. I believe you are eligible for novembers giveaways. I read that in the rules about signing up on the last day.

If you are looking for a quality straight you can try Straightrazordesigns or I have has real good luck with TheSuperiorShave

 

Welcome in! You're finding your way with what you have -- that's how I started as well, so good on you. I'm sure you'll see and read some interesting things here to tease your curiosity and give you some things to explore.

 

Welcome, nice to have you here.

 

Welcome to the Den! I'd say most members are from the USA, however there are many members from around the globe. I'm Canadian Happy shaving!

 

Welcome aboard!..

 

Welcome aboard, Mike.
I'm not so sure I agree with "far from the manicured setups". Looks like a nice open comb, some feather blades, and some TOBS Lavender. It's hard to go wrong with those as a start.

 

Hello, Mike, and welcome. You have a nice set up, and we are glad to have you here with us!
There is no turning back!

 

Hi Mike. Welcome to TSD! Unfortunately I'm not able to let you sign up for Novembers NGA. Had you signed up today, yes. Again, Welcome.
Kerry

 

Thanks a lot guys. I used this today. So smooth and left smelling like a boss. Now I'm here I'm getting more info and ideas. I remember the first time I used this a couple years ago. It's a lot different than with a normal. For a long time I still used the old disposable Gillette for the goatee and sideburns shaping. Got it down now.
Razorburn123 --- do my posts count in all sections of this sites forum categories? I'll browse around a lot tonight and get some out there. Legit ones. Not " how nice" and "sweet" comments lol.

 

Welcome to The Shave Den! For good shaving soaps you won't need the glycerin.

 

welcome sugary man

 

Welcome!