Losing my Shave Den virginity...

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by mwleach58, Jun 15, 2011.

  1. mwleach58

    mwleach58 Active Member

    ... with my first post here.

    Hello everybody, my name is Michael, and I'm an alco.....

    Oops, sorry, wrong meeting... I thought this was Tuesday night :ashamed001

    Anyway, not an total newbie to wet shaving - been at it for a couple of years now. My dad always wet shaved. He used a Shick Injector and Gillette tube cream for as long as I can remember. He must have used a DE at one time, as I remember my mother had a few of them in the laundry room, that she used for shaving lint off clothes...

    My first razors were actually electrics. Used them for years. Didn't want the hassle that my dad went through every morning, and the electrics seemed to do the trick for me, although they were anything but close, and I had to shave twice per day. And they irritated my face. So I eventually ended up with a Bic double, then a triple, and Gillette canned Foamy goo. I then progressed to soap & brush, but still with the Bic triple. Finally I got myself a DE. Then another. Then another.

    My collection is still rather spartan, but it serves me well.

    Thus far:

    Brushes:
    Wilkinson Sword Boar
    Omega Pro Boar

    Soaps: (I'm a bowl latherer)
    Wilkinson Sword Blue Bowl
    Proraso Green Tub
    Tabac
    Cella (in transit as I write this)

    Razors:
    Merkur 25C
    Merkur 1904 (42N)
    Merkur 39C Slant

    Blades:
    Feather
    Personna Super Lab/Prep (Blue wrapper)

    A/S:
    Pinaud Clubman
    Clubman Bay Rum
    Clubman Lilac Vegital
    Clubman Special Reserve
    Old Spice
    Booster Mosswood

    I would dearly love to "graduate" to a straight razor, but the bottom line is that I'm a total klutz with sharp objects. Every new kitchen knife I've ever bought, I've "christened" with my own blood. I've been forbidden to ever use power tools. So I'm resigned to staying with the safety razor option.

    My next adventurous acquisition will be a puck of the much vaunted Williams Soap!! Simply must try the stuff.

    I greatly enjoy reading the forums here, and over at B&B, and I'm glad to be here!

    And now, if you'll excuse me, I think it's time for a shave...

    -Michael

    Forgot to mention - I'm a professional musician from Toronto, Canada, and my other interests include fine fedoras and good Cuban cigars!
     
  2. Steve_1993

    Steve_1993 Member

    Welcome to the den, nice joke at the start, you will fit in fine.

    As for straights, I just started using a shavete and I christened it with my first shave, but I learned a major lesson, don't rush, now 3 shaves on it takes me 25 mins to shave with it but it is closer than my 2 gillette SS's but I still enjoy using them, I would love to upgrade too a fully fledged straight razor too but money is bait tight at the moment.
     
  3. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Welcome to the cozy confines of The Shave Den.

    Find a comfortable leather recliner and set a spell.

    BTW, please tell us what you instrument(s) you play and the types of music you play and enjoy!
     
  4. Etoyoc

    Etoyoc Backwards

    Welcome to the Den!
     
  5. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    :signs046 that's a nice set up of stuff you have.
     
  6. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Howdy. Welcome to the Den.
     
  7. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    Welcome to TSD! Don't feel bad about the size of your collection, you have some mighty fine stuff.

    I also love a good fedora, though I only have a few and only one of any real quality.
     
  8. MRast01

    MRast01 Well-Known Member

    :signs046 to The Shave Den!! Great community here. You've got a great setup, and can't wait to hear your opinion on Williams, one of my favorite soaps. Hmm, might have set that mug out for tomorrow now.:cool:
     
  9. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Welcome to The Shave Den, Michael! :signs046
     
  10. MaxP

    MaxP Member

    Welcome to TSD.

    I didn't see any expectation that I should move on to a str8. A regular DE with an occasional SE or injector suits me just fine.

    Do whatever works well for you.
     
  11. Mr. Imperial

    Mr. Imperial Member

    Welcome to the Den, from one who commutes frequently to the TO! And good luck with the Williams ;)
     
  12. Billr

    Billr Mix Master Mighty White!

    WELCOME TO TSD! oops didn't mean to yell.
     
  13. Rene

    Rene Well-Known Member

    Welcome to The Shave Den :signs046

    Enjoy your stay here :happy088
     
  14. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Welcome to TSD! ::git
     
  15. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Hi! Welcome to the Den.
     
  16. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    Welcome to TSD Michael! This is the best wet shave board on the planet!
     
  17. SRD

    SRD Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the Den.:signs046
     
  18. tomnat

    tomnat accepting applications

    Welcome to TSD! Thanks for joining us and I hope you enjoy your stay.
     
  19. NoahG

    NoahG Member

    Welcome to the Den! I'm slowly learning to use a straight razor, I don't know if I'll ever be that great with them, but they sure are pretty. I'm a flat cap or pork pie kinda guy myself.
     
  20. Tforc

    Tforc Member

    Welcome and good shave to you
    B
     

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