After lurking here for a couple of weeks, I decided to go back to Wet Shaving after 35 years away from it. I purchased a Merkur 34C set from Vintage Blades ( no affiliation) and was suprised when it came. Free samples of some shaving creams, and a syptic pencil as well. What a great shave, Why did I ever get away from DE Shaving.
Back after 35 years
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Welcome to B&B from another who "came in from the cold" after something like 40 years. I have enjoyed the re-entry to good old fashioned wet-shaving. I found it was a little like riding a bicycle and it came back quickly.
There are many areas for you to explore! Vintage razors, soaps, creams, blades, brushes, Single Edge (SE and Injector) razors, maybe even straight razors.
It is rewarding to master a skill.
There are many areas for you to explore! Vintage razors, soaps, creams, blades, brushes, Single Edge (SE and Injector) razors, maybe even straight razors.
It is rewarding to master a skill.
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My wife tells me this is 2009, not 1909. I guess she just shakes her head as I use nothing but Fountain pens and dip pens as well.
Welcome to the forum !!
Brian,
A smooth cheek and the smell of a quality aftershave should be all to her benefit. If pointing that out and demonstrating the difference doesn't persuade her, just tell her, "Sometimes the Old School is the best school."
And then, depending on how she takes it, smile or run.
Welcome to B&B! May all your shaves be smooth.
Hi Brian. Glad to have you here.
garyg
B&B membership has its percs
You Can Go Home Again! Welcome back from another who had wandered the cartridge wasteland for nigh unto 3 decades, consuming ungodly quantities of Barbasol along those ugly roads. Now I save money by owning 50 razors & 300 DE blades
Welcome to B&B and welcome back!
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You Can Go Home Again! Welcome back from another who had wandered the cartridge wasteland for nigh unto 3 decades, consuming ungodly quantities of Barbasol along those ugly roads. Now I save money by owning 50 razors & 300 DE blades
Absolutely correct, gallons of Edge, Foamy and many too many to remember. Grew a beard to keep from shaving, but the edging was a nightmare with the disposables. What a great way to start the day, a wet shave and a mug of strong coffee. It doesn't get any better.
Thanks for the welcome
Amen. Glad to have you on board.
Welcome to Badger & Blade and back to the great world of wet shaving.
Welcome from another guy who came back to DE after many years.
Enjoy the shaves.
What he said.
welcome back, mate
Welcome to B&B, and welcome back to wetshaving.
Welcome brianw. You read like someone I'd be willing to bet to get interested in straight razors in about....hmmmm...3.5 weeks. Anyone else want to bet? 
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