Hello, All!
Finally made an account after years of lurking! I started shaving at 15 with a Merkur Progress, and never saw any reason to change from a safety razor. In the past few years, I migrated to an Gillette super adjustable found in my father’s bathroom cupboard, and have been slowly cycling through blades in search of a perfectly smooth shave!
After graduating from university a few weeks ago and starting a proper office job, my newfound access to disposable income has led me down a path of finally indulging in purchasing some of the items on my “want to buy” list! First up was a Gillette Fatboy, and a nice example is on its way to me now. I also have decided to ditch the “Cremo” soap that I’ve been using, so I’ve picked up a sample pack from WCS, a brush, and a selection of aftershaves that seem like they’ll work well. I have always had a problem with some red bumps on my neck, and am constantly working towards preventing irritation.
I’ve also always been a collector, and have a large “den” of vintage fountain pens and typewriters, so the opportunity to get into traditional wet shaving has been wonderful. I think the next frontier is to get back into straight razors, which I used for a good year in college. I’m excited to get involved in the community!
Finally made an account after years of lurking! I started shaving at 15 with a Merkur Progress, and never saw any reason to change from a safety razor. In the past few years, I migrated to an Gillette super adjustable found in my father’s bathroom cupboard, and have been slowly cycling through blades in search of a perfectly smooth shave!
After graduating from university a few weeks ago and starting a proper office job, my newfound access to disposable income has led me down a path of finally indulging in purchasing some of the items on my “want to buy” list! First up was a Gillette Fatboy, and a nice example is on its way to me now. I also have decided to ditch the “Cremo” soap that I’ve been using, so I’ve picked up a sample pack from WCS, a brush, and a selection of aftershaves that seem like they’ll work well. I have always had a problem with some red bumps on my neck, and am constantly working towards preventing irritation.
I’ve also always been a collector, and have a large “den” of vintage fountain pens and typewriters, so the opportunity to get into traditional wet shaving has been wonderful. I think the next frontier is to get back into straight razors, which I used for a good year in college. I’m excited to get involved in the community!