Amost 50 ...And Seeing The Light!

[AlanDanDaly]

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49 and "Disillusioned" with the "High Tech " Razors

Postby AlanDanDaly » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:16 am
Hi Folks! A self-confessed "Grumpy-Old-Git" - totally "pissed off" at the ever increasing number of blades/lubricant strips/vibrating handles etc. of the over-priced,under-performing,gimmicky,modern-razor... CRAP!
After almost half a century on this planet,I FINALLY have taken the plunge and started wet-shaving with a DE razor.I use a Merkur Futur (set @ no.2),Ingram Shaving Cream...and a bristle - NOT badger - brush (simply prefer it!).
I also use an Egyptian Cotton facecloth - steeped in VERY hot water - beforehand,to facilitate the shave - and plunged into ice-cold water and applied to the face,post-shave,to close the pores.
Ritual?...Of course it is! Enjoyable?...Extremely! Now shaving is no longer a "chore" that MUST be done...but an act of self-worship/pampering,that you actively look forward to,each and every morning.
Glad I joined your "family" - full of useful hints/tips ...and informative sites.

 

[franstjohn]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Welcome.. You are now part of the B&B collective, resistance is futile

 

[ackvil]

Welcome to B&B. Glad you joined this merry band of "grumpy of gits!"

 

[BladeRunner001]

Hi Alan,
Welcome to B&B and glad you saw the light . Never too late. Now you've got 50 more years (hopefully more) to make up for lost times

Happy (almost) Birthday

 

[Obi Wan]

Good for you! Happy Shaving!

 

[tpoof]

but, but, but....
isn't modern technology supposed to be better? more efficient? greener?
ya right... lol
Welcome to the light.... and to B&B!

 

[mcmulvaney]

You can teach an old dog new (old?) tricks - from another recent convert to wetshaving at the ripe old age of 58! Welcome aboard...

 

[dfollett_98]

Alan:

Welcome to B&B. From one "experienced" (I refuse to use senior) citizen to another, enjoy the ride. Folks here are always ready to lend a hand to us newbies.

Don

 

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49 and "Disillusioned" with the "High Tech " Razors

Postby AlanDanDaly » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:16 am
Hi Folks! A self-confessed "Grumpy-Old-Git" - totally "pissed off" at the ever increasing number of blades/lubricant strips/vibrating handles etc. of the over-priced,under-performing,gimmicky,modern-razor... CRAP!
After almost half a century on this planet,I FINALLY have taken the plunge and started wet-shaving with a DE razor.I use a Merkur Futur (set @ no.2),Ingram Shaving Cream...and a bristle - NOT badger - brush (simply prefer it!).
I also use an Egyptian Cotton facecloth - steeped in VERY hot water - beforehand,to facilitate the shave - and plunged into ice-cold water and applied to the face,post-shave,to close the pores.
Ritual?...Of course it is! Enjoyable?...Extremely! Now shaving is no longer a "chore" that MUST be done...but an act of self-worship/pampering,that you actively look forward to,each and every morning.
Glad I joined your "family" - full of useful hints/tips ...and informative sites.

Nice going KID! (I was 54 )

 

[Optometrist]

Only a year behind you and with nearly a year of DE shaving under my belt, I am making up for lost time with acquisition disorder. And I am lovin it!!!!

David

 

[willyb]

almost 40 and I just started a few months back! Eye opening exp isnt it?

Welcome to our gang!

 

[bananaman]

47 and just started a couple months ago! ASAD hit me hard, but I am starting to pull myself out of the tailspin.

 

[JeffM]

Welcome. I am jealous as I didn't start a few months ago until I was 50.