Please allow me to introduce myself:
Username:
Ariakaas
What is your real name?
Hiep
What are your nicknames/aliases?
Hip Hop, Hip (you name it, I've heard it =) )
Where do you live?
San Antonio, TX
What is your age (or) generation?
25
What are you in the real world?
Secret Squirrel Computer guy
What is your favorite shave setup?
Hmm, I have gone through the mach3 phase and have ended up with a norelco electric razor, on my quest towards ending my ingrown hair problem.
After reading all the Stickies and lurking for the past 2 weeks, I have decided to go straight to the Straights. I went ahead and talk to Joel for some starter advice and so far have come up with this list:
(I am trying to get the best quality stuff for my money, since I hope to use them for a long time without the urge to upgrade.)
Extra Hollow Grind
5/8 Full Hollow ground razor
Round Tip
Stainless Steel (I live in San Antonio TX so I am pretty sure we are considered Humid in climate here)
Dovo; my price range was going to be from $100-150 but I will probably go cheaper since I don't have the knowledge or good habits yet to keep it in great condition. I would really appreciate any help with where I can buy a good ready to shave Dovo razor.
Hones: I was told to hold off on these for now. I will try to be extra careful so that I will only have to use the 4 sided Strop to maintain the sharpness.
Creams, Bowls, Oils etc: hmm, there are way too many to choose from so I would love any advice or other peoples favorites with descriptions on why you love it!
Brush: I have a pretty small face, I am thinking Simpsons PJ2 Super or a Rooney silvertip. I am leaning towards using Creams.
Strops: 4 sided paddle strop, with abrasive diamond pastes in 3, 1, .5, and .25 diamond pastes, as well as a beginner Strop from Tony Miller. I am not too sure on which beginner strop to get? Do I just buy one with leather or do I get a Nylon one as well?
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Hiking, Road biking, Working out, Computers, Video Games, Playing with my Pitt and Corgi/Russel mutt, Movies, Music: Fila Brazilia for relaxing, and lurking these forums =)
What else should the members of B&B know about you?
Lets see, I joined the army a while back while i still lived in Cali, and ended up here in Texas after my four years.
I am very new to the wet shaving scene. What first brought it to my attention was something i read on the internet while i was researching ways to get rid of my ingrown hairs. I got really interested after reading about peoples success in getting rid of their ingrown hairs on the Art of Shaving's website.
I then went crazy researching and found Badger and Blade and joined as soon as I could so i could go through the forums and learn as much as I could. I was really interested with DE shaving at first but then after reading and looking at more Straight razor stuff, i could not stop thinking about trying to learn and get good at using one.
Well to be honest, I only started shaving in the first place because I joined the army, and have had an ingrown problem ever since.
HOLY CRAP I write wrote a lot!
Thanx for having me everyone,
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Username:
Ariakaas
What is your real name?
Hiep
What are your nicknames/aliases?
Hip Hop, Hip (you name it, I've heard it =) )
Where do you live?
San Antonio, TX
What is your age (or) generation?
25
What are you in the real world?
Secret Squirrel Computer guy
What is your favorite shave setup?
Hmm, I have gone through the mach3 phase and have ended up with a norelco electric razor, on my quest towards ending my ingrown hair problem.
After reading all the Stickies and lurking for the past 2 weeks, I have decided to go straight to the Straights. I went ahead and talk to Joel for some starter advice and so far have come up with this list:
(I am trying to get the best quality stuff for my money, since I hope to use them for a long time without the urge to upgrade.)
Extra Hollow Grind
5/8 Full Hollow ground razor
Round Tip
Stainless Steel (I live in San Antonio TX so I am pretty sure we are considered Humid in climate here)
Dovo; my price range was going to be from $100-150 but I will probably go cheaper since I don't have the knowledge or good habits yet to keep it in great condition. I would really appreciate any help with where I can buy a good ready to shave Dovo razor.
Hones: I was told to hold off on these for now. I will try to be extra careful so that I will only have to use the 4 sided Strop to maintain the sharpness.
Creams, Bowls, Oils etc: hmm, there are way too many to choose from so I would love any advice or other peoples favorites with descriptions on why you love it!
Brush: I have a pretty small face, I am thinking Simpsons PJ2 Super or a Rooney silvertip. I am leaning towards using Creams.
Strops: 4 sided paddle strop, with abrasive diamond pastes in 3, 1, .5, and .25 diamond pastes, as well as a beginner Strop from Tony Miller. I am not too sure on which beginner strop to get? Do I just buy one with leather or do I get a Nylon one as well?
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Hiking, Road biking, Working out, Computers, Video Games, Playing with my Pitt and Corgi/Russel mutt, Movies, Music: Fila Brazilia for relaxing, and lurking these forums =)
What else should the members of B&B know about you?
Lets see, I joined the army a while back while i still lived in Cali, and ended up here in Texas after my four years.
I am very new to the wet shaving scene. What first brought it to my attention was something i read on the internet while i was researching ways to get rid of my ingrown hairs. I got really interested after reading about peoples success in getting rid of their ingrown hairs on the Art of Shaving's website.
I then went crazy researching and found Badger and Blade and joined as soon as I could so i could go through the forums and learn as much as I could. I was really interested with DE shaving at first but then after reading and looking at more Straight razor stuff, i could not stop thinking about trying to learn and get good at using one.
Well to be honest, I only started shaving in the first place because I joined the army, and have had an ingrown problem ever since.
HOLY CRAP I write wrote a lot!
Thanx for having me everyone,
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