Hiya, from another newbie

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by kumachan, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. kumachan

    kumachan Active Member

    Hi All, I recently decided to start shaving with a DE safety razor. I found this forum and will be looking for tips as Dad's tips were 40+ years ago and I pretty much forgot them! I'm looking forward to reading and posting here!

    Gene
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    hello and welcome Gene..
     
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  3. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Welcome from West Tennessee!

    Sent from my SM-T387V using Tapatalk
     
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  4. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Hi Gene and welcome.

    Do drop in on what is called the 30DC thread. Folks will generally steer you in the direction of working on good skills with your gear.

    Made sense to me and helped many.

    Enjoy the journey.
     
  5. mvd

    mvd Well-Known Member

    Welcome & happy shaves!
     
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  6. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Welcome to the Den.
     
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  7. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Welcome, from Texas.
     
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  8. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the group.

    Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
     
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  9. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Hello and welcome.
     
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  10. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

    Welcome!

    Warning: This site is full of enablers and is not wallet friendly :p
     
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  11. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
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  12. kumachan

    kumachan Active Member

    Thanks, for the welcomes, all and the advice, BlueShaver!
     
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  13. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Welcome from Alabama the Heart of Dixie. Glad to have you aboard!
     
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  14. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Welcome to TSD Gene @kumachan! Glad you signed up, now we can talk about it! Most everyone is proud of the gear they have chosen so if you see something that catches your eye, ask questions!

    An acronym you'll see, and there are many, "YMMV" meaning Your Mileage May Vary, thought I prefer "YOMV" because it specifies Opinion - With so many choices of hardware (durable goods) and software (consumables) folks tend to sample and try lots of stuff. A little reading, some conversations, and time will help you develop your preferences. Maybe you'll be one of the few Minimalist who find an acceptable setup early on. The rest of us have taken extensive Shave Journeys and amassed more gear than we can use in what's left of our lifetimes.

    Mentioned above; a warning and an invitation. The invitation to The 30 Day Rule / Focus Group may assist you in learning how to use the gear you have right now. Assuming it's not defective, your razor & blades, soap & brush ought to give better shave than cartridge or electric shavers. If you'd like a little coaching and cheerleading click the link in my signature at the bottom of my post.

    The second point - the warning about Enablers? When someone finds a product they like they'll share the info. Just ask and you'll get website links, discount coupons, samples in your mail box, etc. It's a game many of us play when we entice others to try something we enjoy. It'll coast you money, fill your cabinets with products, and may upset your Significant Other.
     
  15. AGHisBBS

    AGHisBBS Well-Known Member

    Welcome to The Shave Den, a great place to hang out!
     
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  16. Fiorellini

    Fiorellini Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum :).
     
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  17. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Hi Gene, welcome to TSD :).
     
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Gene, welcome to the Shave Den!
     
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  19. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout The Smart Bunny

  20. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    High their, Gene.
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