Well, you guys weren't kidding when you said "addiction"! What started with a simple kit of a Merkur HD, Omega Pro48 and a tub of Proraso Green is constantly growing. I definitely have some serious SSAD, but it's so much fun for not a ton of $$. Realizing though that I'm not a big fan of cedar-scented soaps, so if anyone wants to trade a couple (Chiseled Face & Uncle Jon's - each used once) soaps, let me know!
welcome! do you know if there are any shave stores in the D.C. area? I recently just sent a starter package to my brother in law who lives in D.C.
In and around town, we have an AOS store and a place called The Grooming Lounge. Grooming Lounge isn't bad at all, but some of their pricing is kinda tough.
I hear that a lot of things are pretty pricey in the D.C. area, but I will have to tell the brother in law to check out those locations!