Hello everyone,
I've been lurking for years on B&B and finally decided to join some like-minded folks who share my interest in the shaving experience.
A little about me:
I'm in my late forties, and have been shaving since I was 17, the majority of that time sadly, with disposables. My first cartridge razor was a Gillette Sensor Excel, which I used infrequently as it cut me every time! I kept it as a keepsake as it was a gift from my parents in the early 90s. I still have the handle.
I didn't pick up a cartridge razor again until I met my wife (then girlfriend), and she sent me a Gillette Fusion Proglide in a care package (long distance relationship.) I was hooked, and have used it along with the Schick Hydro 5, and DEs for the past 9 or 10 years.
In the coming days, I'll be looking for advice on cleaning and preserving some DE razors inherited from my late father.
My current stock of razors:
Merkur 34C HD
Edwin Jagger DE89
Gillette Fusion (various aftermarket handles and cartridges in the line)
From my late father's collection:
Gillette Tech (made in Canada)
Gillette Slim Twist with blue handle
Schick Injector Adjustable
Reading this forum helped me identify my father's razors, and I'd love some more detail on them, as well as cleaning techniques. I really like the Tech, with slim, ball end handle. The weight and feel are great, however I won't use them until I'm sure they're properly cleaned and that I won't be doing damage to them.
I look forward to some great advice and for some good laughs during this difficult time. Stay healthy in the meantime!
I've been lurking for years on B&B and finally decided to join some like-minded folks who share my interest in the shaving experience.
A little about me:
I'm in my late forties, and have been shaving since I was 17, the majority of that time sadly, with disposables. My first cartridge razor was a Gillette Sensor Excel, which I used infrequently as it cut me every time! I kept it as a keepsake as it was a gift from my parents in the early 90s. I still have the handle.
I didn't pick up a cartridge razor again until I met my wife (then girlfriend), and she sent me a Gillette Fusion Proglide in a care package (long distance relationship.) I was hooked, and have used it along with the Schick Hydro 5, and DEs for the past 9 or 10 years.
In the coming days, I'll be looking for advice on cleaning and preserving some DE razors inherited from my late father.
My current stock of razors:
Merkur 34C HD
Edwin Jagger DE89
Gillette Fusion (various aftermarket handles and cartridges in the line)
From my late father's collection:
Gillette Tech (made in Canada)
Gillette Slim Twist with blue handle
Schick Injector Adjustable
Reading this forum helped me identify my father's razors, and I'd love some more detail on them, as well as cleaning techniques. I really like the Tech, with slim, ball end handle. The weight and feel are great, however I won't use them until I'm sure they're properly cleaned and that I won't be doing damage to them.
I look forward to some great advice and for some good laughs during this difficult time. Stay healthy in the meantime!
