A year ago today I found a wbsite called Badger and Blade

[johnmrson]

I was looking for information on buying DE blades. I'd just signed a new employment contract with a new employer so I had to go back to shaving everyday. I'd found my old Gillette Superspeed in the bathroom and decided to use that again but I didn't fancy paying $1 a blade for Wilkinson Swords at the supermarket. Doing a search through Google pointed me here and as they say, the rest is history.
What a year it's been. New job, two new dogs, a new car and of course a passion for using, collecting and restoring antique and vintage razors.
I'd certainly be alot richer if I hadn't found this place but that's just monetary value. I think my life is certainly richer. I've been able to connect with people that appreciate that shaving can actually be a pleasure, that opening a door for a lady has not gone the way of the dinasaurs, that writing with a vintage fountain pen does not make you strange and that appreciating a fine cigar and taking the time to enjoy it allows you to step off this fast paced world we live in and savour the moment.
I want to thank you all for making this forum such a fantastic place to visit.

 

[htownmmm]

I was looking for information on buying DE blades. I'd just signed a new employment contract with a new employer so I had to go back to shaving everyday. I'd found my old Gillette Superspeed in the bathroom and decided to use that again but I didn't fancy paying $1 a blade for Wilkinson Swords at the supermarket. Doing a search through Google pointed me here and as they say, the rest is history.
What a year it's been. New job, two new dogs, a new car and of course a passion for using, collecting and restoring antique and vintage razors.
I'd certainly be alot richer if I hadn't found this place but that's just monetary value. I think my life is certainly richer. I've been able to connect with people that appreciate that shaving can actually be a pleasure, that opening a door for a lady has not gone the way of the dinasaurs, that writing with a vintage fountain pen does not make you strange and that appreciating a fine cigar and taking the time to enjoy it allows you to step off this fast paced world we live in and savour the moment.
I want to thank you all for making this forum such a fantastic place to visit.

No monetary value can be placed on those realizations-well said sir! You too have contributed to making B&B a place to visit.


marty

 

[DavyRay]

I have enjoyed your posts, sir.

It is gratifying to see someone who is more avid about collecting than I am.

I agree with your approach to these little things.
Mine is: "Life with an emphasis on quality."

 

[Mink]

And we enjoy having you around too.

 

[talibeard]

I found this place because it was getting harder and harder to continue with DE-shaving with what the local shops could offer. Thanks to this forum a lot of my stuff improved; blades, brushes and soaps mostly. It was not really the best for my wallet too, but I could miss what I spent and am content all around. I love to visit B&B while my wife is watching her fav sitcoms. Much better to be here than to argue about what to see on tv...

 

[Muscles]

Well said John

 

[grump]

Very good John,

To enjoy shaving is wonderful.

I wish more people could have this experience.

OH, and this little spot on the internet is a great place to hang out.

 

[Intrigued]

Thank you John for being part of B&B. I have enjoyed reading your post.

 

[Sullybob]

Thanks for being a part of B&B John.

 

[ImaWestie]

I was looking for information on buying DE blades.

The only thing missing from your post is the link to your anniversary PIF!

Great to hear how much a simple website empowers people to get more satisfaction out of every day life. Hope you're still here to post your 2nd, 5th, 10th anniversary posts as well.

 

[djh]

People like your good self help to make this place great John. Thanks for all of your input- may you have many more enjoyable years and be able to share them with us here.