Gents,
While I don't get to spend as much time here as I would like, I still like to pop in from time to time and help my fellow mods out. They are an outstanding bunch! And while I don't participate like I used to, I thought I would pass out a few tidbits of information that I have picked up the past few years. Maybe redundant for some of you, but I'll do it anyway. I have the bandwidth and the time on my hands!
If you are new to wetshaving, you don't need to buy anything and everything you see discussed here. Most of us only shave once a day, so using up all of those products will take forever. And wetshaving should SAVE you money, not use up your 401K.
If you have been around a while...see the above statement. It may apply to you.
You really only need one brush. Really. But having a few for variety is nice. There is no such thing as a soap brush or a shaving cream brush. Some just seem to work better for individual items. But one brush really will be able to provide you with great lather from either soaps or creams.
You only need one razor. Really. But having a few for variety and display is cool. But trust me. There is a LOT of crap on ebay.
You don't need 3 shave scuttles. Reality is that you may not need one!
Using the same shave setup for more than one day, week or month is not a bad thing. Unless you use just one blade. Using the same setup does not make shaving boring, it just lessens the variety. And increases your ability to use a product and get a better shave. Maybe we need a "Shave of the Week" forum!
No one here is the perfect "expert". No one. What works for me might work for you. Or not. While we all share some of the same products, we don't share the same water supplier, blade angle, razor, etc. This is a place to share ideas and draw from suggestions. Some here have more experience. Much more. And a lot of gents here have a wealth of knowledge to share. But we will all interpret it our own way. Sharing your thoughts does not make you an expert. It only relates your experience.
We have two search options here at B&B. One is the actual "Search" function of the forum. The other is...to ask questions! If you have a question, someone will have an answer. I've seen a lot of stupid questions. But...that is my opinion. If you have a question, it is not stupid to you. And your opinion, in that situation, is what counts.
Be a gentleman. Let your actions reflect your understanding of the word. And remember, the word consists of "gentle" and "man".
You can't read every post. Nope. You can't! Not and keep your job. Or your wife!
And here is the short rant. You don't own this forum. Nope. Like me, and I've been a moderator since day one, you are here as a guest. Please follow the rules. Keep up the decorum. Use good judgment. If you think something you are about to post is crossing the line, it is. While we are "all adults here", some have wives and children who may either visit the forum or walk up and view the computer screen. Porn is not allowed. Harsh foul language is not allowed. The owners of this forum (owners means that "free speech" is not constitutionally protected because this is "private" property, not considered "public" property, even though this is the internet) set the rules and you agree to abide by them. You agreed when you joined B&B.
B&B is about shaving. And having fun. We don't solve world problems. We don't cure cancer or any other diseases (I wish we could!). For the most part, we discuss shaving, and a few other topics.
Finally. Always remember this:
"If you find yourself in a fair fight...you need to change your tactics!"
May we all be blessed in 2009. To those of you in the service of your respective country, be safe. And the same to our members who may now find themselves in a war zone.
Randy
While I don't get to spend as much time here as I would like, I still like to pop in from time to time and help my fellow mods out. They are an outstanding bunch! And while I don't participate like I used to, I thought I would pass out a few tidbits of information that I have picked up the past few years. Maybe redundant for some of you, but I'll do it anyway. I have the bandwidth and the time on my hands!
If you are new to wetshaving, you don't need to buy anything and everything you see discussed here. Most of us only shave once a day, so using up all of those products will take forever. And wetshaving should SAVE you money, not use up your 401K.
If you have been around a while...see the above statement. It may apply to you.
You really only need one brush. Really. But having a few for variety is nice. There is no such thing as a soap brush or a shaving cream brush. Some just seem to work better for individual items. But one brush really will be able to provide you with great lather from either soaps or creams.
You only need one razor. Really. But having a few for variety and display is cool. But trust me. There is a LOT of crap on ebay.
You don't need 3 shave scuttles. Reality is that you may not need one!
Using the same shave setup for more than one day, week or month is not a bad thing. Unless you use just one blade. Using the same setup does not make shaving boring, it just lessens the variety. And increases your ability to use a product and get a better shave. Maybe we need a "Shave of the Week" forum!
No one here is the perfect "expert". No one. What works for me might work for you. Or not. While we all share some of the same products, we don't share the same water supplier, blade angle, razor, etc. This is a place to share ideas and draw from suggestions. Some here have more experience. Much more. And a lot of gents here have a wealth of knowledge to share. But we will all interpret it our own way. Sharing your thoughts does not make you an expert. It only relates your experience.
We have two search options here at B&B. One is the actual "Search" function of the forum. The other is...to ask questions! If you have a question, someone will have an answer. I've seen a lot of stupid questions. But...that is my opinion. If you have a question, it is not stupid to you. And your opinion, in that situation, is what counts.
Be a gentleman. Let your actions reflect your understanding of the word. And remember, the word consists of "gentle" and "man".
You can't read every post. Nope. You can't! Not and keep your job. Or your wife!
And here is the short rant. You don't own this forum. Nope. Like me, and I've been a moderator since day one, you are here as a guest. Please follow the rules. Keep up the decorum. Use good judgment. If you think something you are about to post is crossing the line, it is. While we are "all adults here", some have wives and children who may either visit the forum or walk up and view the computer screen. Porn is not allowed. Harsh foul language is not allowed. The owners of this forum (owners means that "free speech" is not constitutionally protected because this is "private" property, not considered "public" property, even though this is the internet) set the rules and you agree to abide by them. You agreed when you joined B&B.
B&B is about shaving. And having fun. We don't solve world problems. We don't cure cancer or any other diseases (I wish we could!). For the most part, we discuss shaving, and a few other topics.
Finally. Always remember this:
"If you find yourself in a fair fight...you need to change your tactics!"
May we all be blessed in 2009. To those of you in the service of your respective country, be safe. And the same to our members who may now find themselves in a war zone.
Randy