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Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by smoothshaver, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. smoothshaver

    smoothshaver New Member

    Hi everyone,

    Though I have been shaving for almost 30 years, I just now have entered into the DE world. Sunday was my first shave, can you say razor burn? Last evening, much better. I like the forums and the good natured posts, I'll do my best to fit in.

    Paul
     
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  2. PalmettoB

    PalmettoB The Old Guard

    Welcome aboard, Paul!! Sorry to hear about that first shave, but it happens a lot. Glad to hear subsequent shaves are going better. Just use a light hand (we all have had to "unlearn" those cartridge techniques) and no pressure.

    Shaving is something most of us do everyday, and we sort of take it for granted. (Or did, at least until we were "reintroduced" to the right tools.) DEs require some skill and that one pays a little more attention, but the shaves are great, and many folks find that the process is enjoyable again. Keep us posted on how it's going!
     
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  3. smoothshaver

    smoothshaver New Member

    Yep, light pressure it is, along with some experimenting with different accesories and acoutrements. Should be a nice "oasis" in our go-go-go world. Thank you, I will do my best to learn from all of you.
     
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  4. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Welcome to The Shave Den Paul! :signs046

    Everyone is happy to answer any and all questions you may have about our little "hobby".
     
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  5. Scorpio

    Scorpio Big Hitter

    Welcome Paul!!! Pull up a chair stay for a while!!!!


    Raf
     
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  6. xChris

    xChris Member

    Well well, another member to the wetshaving world -- welcome! Just starting with DEs, and already contemplating straight razors (ala your your avatar) huh? Well, there's plenty of us doing that too, so we'll be here for you on that too.
     
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  7. Will

    Will Nevermind

    HEY PAUL!

    Welcome Aboard!:cool:
     
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  8. smoothshaver

    smoothshaver New Member

    Now this is the way to make someone feel at home. Thanks all!
     
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  9. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    Welcome Paul !!

    Best tip I can give ya.....

    LEARN YOUR GRAIN, Laddie !!
    Glad you saw the light :cool:
     
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  10. smoothshaver

    smoothshaver New Member

    You're not kidding! I'm a little raw this morning. Gotta get a good ASB.
     
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  11. Smedley

    Smedley New Member

    Howdy Paul, just keep it slow and steady and only change one thing in your routine at a time and the shaves will get better. I'm certainly glad I switched over to a DE.
     
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  12. smoothshaver

    smoothshaver New Member

    Me too, now I need a good brush!
     
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  13. navy_shave

    navy_shave New Member

    Welcome aboard, Paul !

    Experiment. Have fun. Spend lots of dough! You'll reach BBS shaving nirvana yet!
     
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  14. Htownmmm

    Htownmmm Member

    Welcome Paul! and tyx for describing what we do as an oasis-that will stick in my head forevermore.


    Marty
     
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  15. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Paul, welcome aboard! Great to have you.

    Jeff
     
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