Finally ordered

[TheGuy]

Last night I made my first purchase at Fendrihan's. Merkur 23c, I was going to get the 38c in blue but decided to save a little $. A puck of MWF, and bottle of Pinaud's bay rum AS and a blade sampler.

I received an email last night that my order's status is shipped so now I am going to be "stalking" the mailman until it arrives!

I really can't wait and I am so glad I didn't have to fork over any more money for fusion cartridges!

And apparently my SCAD is in full swing as I will now have three different creams/soaps by the time I get my first DE shave.

 

[Omnichron]

Welcome, and you will not regret it man. DE shaving is a joy. You willfind yourself impatiently waiting for your next shave.

 

[Geordon]

Nice purchase! I approve of the "software". It's the same that I have and love. MWF can be tricky to lather, according to some, but I have had no issues with it. The Pinaud VIBR is really nice, IMO. It can sting some (!) when it goes on, but the scent lasts for a LONG time on me, and I like the cinnamon and clove aroma that it has.

Here's hoping that the postman comes early!

 

[MedicBill]

You won't be disappointed by the Merkur. Remember to maintain the proper angle, slow, no pressure. And please, please, please give the razor awhile before you go buying a new one.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Good for you. Who would have ever thought that just shaving could be such a good thing.

 

[JPM]

Congrats! That's a nice haul.

 

[HIT]

That's a nice feeling isnt it?

 

[rdeakle]

Welcome! Thats a good starter kit you've got. Hope that first shave is a good one for you.

 

[bladebuff]

Hey Guy - just checking, but do you already have a brush?

Nice start up kit but as someone has mentioned MWF can be a little tricky to yield a good lather so you may need to give it a few try's before shaving.

Good luck on you start up!

 

[saltypete]

Congrats! That gear should serve you well. Enjoy the shaves!

Pete

 

[FL shaver]

Congrats! Curious to hear how your first shave goes!

 

[dod.e.ratherwell]

welcome! nice first purchases, all worthy! +1 on the need for a brush...

 

[johnmrson]

I've got a Merkur 23c and they are a fine razor. Enjoy it.

 

[TheGuy]

I do have a brush, one an ex got me at the body shop a long time ago. It seems to work ok. I have been using it with my proraso and AoS lemon cream, though I have been using a gilette fusion. Once I started reading how to properly make a lather with the brush my shaves even with the fusion become 100 times better.

 

[mretzloff]

Congratulations and welcome to Badger & Blade!

 

[SRock]

Sounds like you made a good first purchase. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Grumpy Old Git]

Congrats on the haul!

And apparently my SCAD is in full swing as I will now have three different creams/soaps by the time I get my first DE shave.

Noooo - not SCAD at all!

My official line is that as a newcomer to the art and science of shaving it is vital that I test many variations of razors, blades, soaps, creams, brushes* to ensure I'm getting the optimal mix for my face and skin

* and suppliers, aftershaves, colognes, soap sticks, pre-shaves, post-shaves, balms, scuttles, dopps, razor cases,...