newbie from british columbia

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by brit, Jan 2, 2017.

  1. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Hello and Welcome!
     
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

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  3. AGHisBBS

    AGHisBBS Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the Shave Den, a great place to hang out!
     
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  4. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Welcome from yet another BC guy!
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you all for the warm welcome.my recent purchases are ;1920s old style short comb gillette (a promo from a 1920s car dealer in saskatoon),an nos 1953 canadian tech in box,a 1957 super speed,a 65 british rocket flair tip marked k1,2 1967 black handled superspeeds(birthyear)1961 g4 fatboy,and a 1948 t0 52 canadian aristocrat jr in red case (430030).my most recent soap is the sc bignoli young,ans drjohns gold label.i have proraso,tobs ,tabac.i am waiting delivery of p and b spitfire.my brushes are semogue 830,omega boar,and razorock bruce handle synthetic.i use an old canadian old spice mug and a 1950s fire king soup bowl for lathering.jumped in with both feet.figured i should be well stocked for my fiftieth.well stocked in blades,850 up gillette sb,astras,gillette platinums,voskhods and wilkinsons.love all of them and use all regularly.full on growing hobby.
     
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  6. Rusty blade

    Rusty blade The Good Humor Man

    Welcome to TSD!
     
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  7. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Hello and welcome
     
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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    Hey, Gary, I am a lover of vintage Gillettes, too. Glad to have another member from Canadia.
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  9. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    i am in new westminster,thank you
     
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  11. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Hi from Seoul, nice to meet you.
     
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  12. Dirtbuddy

    Dirtbuddy New Member

    Welcome from Port Coquitlam, B.C. I'm so hooked on de shaving!


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  13. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Have you tried a Vintage SE razor yet? The Schicks and Gems provide a fantastic shave and imo better than any Gillette I owned :D
     
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  14. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Welcome, from Texas.
     
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    hello neighbour,thank you
     
  16. brit

    brit in a box

    i have seen some on the utube shaving vids but never had or tried one.i buy gem razor blades in bulk for scraping gaskets and stuff.(auto mechanic),but never knew of their origins.funny what one learns as time goes on.i will definitely have to try one in the future,thanks gary
     
  17. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you
     
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you
     
  19. brit

    brit in a box

    i love it,i wish my beard would grow faster.gary
     
  20. brit

    brit in a box

    i just received my canadian aristocrat jr 430030 base plate,looks identical to a #51 or 53,with red rocket case.i have been using a 1965? flair tip rocket.
    tobs soap,saponificio bignoli young(incredible stuff)gillette sb blades.tabac proraso,razorock bruce synth brush,semogue 830 boar,fine platinum aftershave,the list goes on.i also like my 67 black handle ss(birth year razor),and nos 1953 gillette canadian fat handle tech,my first razor purchased.
     
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