Hi there, just introducing myself here. Just getting into wet shaving and safety razor shaving based on an article on it I saw on thesweethome.com. I've been at it a few weeks and feel like technique-wise, while I still have a long way to go, I know what I'm doing enough to give myself a decent shave. Started with a RiMei, a blade sampler, and a stick of Arko. I've since added a tube of C.O. Bigelow, a few RazoRock soaps and most recently (today) picked up an old short comb Gillette NEW. Planning to give it a try tomorrow. Have found tons of great into here already. Thank you!
to TSD Chuck F.........I hope you enjoy it here...... Don't worry to much about your technique or the learning curve it will come with time...About the best advice I can give you at the start is "Don't Chase the Baby" go for an irritation free DFS rather than a BBS that will come with practice and time....Time, Technique,Practice and Patience will help you achieve the "Best" shaves of your life..It only gets better from the start... You've got a good start up kit,the blade sampler is an especially good idea..The Gillette "NEW" is a good 3 piece razor...I've been using and loving Arko soap lately myself, I use mine mashed into a bowl rather than off the stick however, as I like to bowl lather....If you don't have a brush yet, heres two cheap, but servicable brushes.... 1) the Van der Hagan boar brush it's sold locally by itself and/or with a kit(brush,bowl,soap) both the soap(VDH Delux) and bowl are very nice.. 2)Another cheap brush option(the one I use in fact) is a #6 Horse hair brush from bestshave. You can get the brush for around $5 shipped from bestshave.. Although the QC at bestshave isn't the most stringent,I have several of the #6's and all are quite usable..I've had and used my #6 for two years now. One bit of warning "traditional" shaving is "VERY" enjoyable and "HIGHLY" addictive....Welcome aboard.....
Welcome!! If you haven't yet check out mantic59's videos on youtube. Sounds like you're doing good so far. Enjoy!
Welcome...I might add that this is a great site for information. There are a lot of great guys and gals here that I have found to be always willing and and able to answer any questions you may have. Welcome again.
