Very First DE Shave

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by dbersh, Oct 8, 2014.

  1. dbersh

    dbersh Well-Known Member

    Here is my set up for my first 30 days.
    Merkur 34C
    Gillette Silver Blue
    WD Silvertip 24mm
    Glycerin Soap
    Corn Huskers Lotion for Pre
    CO Bigelow
    RazoRock Alum
    Pinaud Clubman
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    My first shave today and right out of the blocks it was the best shave of my life. I am both very pleased with my first attempt (not cuts or scrapes!) and also very upset. I have been lied to my whole life (thanks big shaving propaganda machines). This to me is the way a man should shave. The sensation, smell, and most importantly the results. Need to work on lathering, but still 1000% better than goo.
     
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  2. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Don't get mad..get even..have plenty of great shaves:happy102:Lol glad you're getting the hang..oh and welcome my son to the machine..;):git:
     
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  3. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Excellent! You have a great setup! Join us in the SOTD HERE
     
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  4. Technium

    Technium Active Member

    Congratulations! I can understand feeling mad at the same time as thrilled with your first shave. Looks like you've got a great set up for getting going!
     
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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Yeah, don't get mad. Get good shaves... Glad you landed here. Lots of good information and fun. Do join us in the SOTD HERE.
     
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  6. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to The Den! It only gets better from here.
     
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  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    awesome! Classic razor and setup!
     
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  8. dbersh

    dbersh Well-Known Member

    I will be sure to contribute to SOTD once my 30 day same stuff every day ends. I am sure my upcoming acquisition disorder is going to be kicked up a notch now.
     
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  9. Tattoobob

    Tattoobob Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the den. Congratulations on your first DE shave. Have fun.
     
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  11. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Greetings! :signs046:
     
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  12. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Excellent! You are using the 30 day rule!

    Oh and one more thing ...


    Welcome to the Den.

    We know you'll fit right in.

    So grab yourself a comfy chair,

    and give our threads a spin!

    Burma Shave
     
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  13. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    It's awesome you got a great shave first time out, same as me. The experience is the treasure, the smooth face the icing on the cake. Welcome to the club!
     
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  14. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Think of it this way: The newfound appreciation you have since starting wet-shaving would have been greatly diminished if you hadn't had the other experience. Sometimes one needs to travel the rough road awhile in order to truly appreciate the smooth spots of the journey.
     
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  15. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    And what's more, now you will begin preaching to your family and friends about how great it is, and what sucks is hardly anyone will believe you.
     
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  16. Slow Joe

    Slow Joe Relishing his obsession

    Glad you finally had a great shave. You have a nice set up there too.
     
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