New Guy Checking in!

[Mike Thompson]

Hi everyone, just a new guy that decided to jump into the world of safety razors with both feet.

Just picked up a Merkur 34c,

As well as some blade samplers to see what works for my face. Some Merkur, Astra, Dorco, and Bolzano. I'm looking forward to the steep learning curve that I've read comes with safety razors, but also a closer shave and less plastic waste.

 

[Lightcs1776]

Welcome. You may be surprised how easy it can be to learn to use your Merkur, which is a great razor.

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[Coondawg07]

Welcome

 

[ackvil]

Welcome to B&B.

 

[BigJ]

Welcome aboard!

Looks like you are starting with some excellent kit!!

I suggest youread through the Wiki and watch a few videos.

 

[dmshaver]

Starting off with a good razor, welcome!

 

[emwolf]

welcome!

 

[Mike Thompson]

Welcome. You may be surprised how easy it can be to learn to use your Merkur, which is a great razor.

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Welcome

Welcome to B&B.

Thanks for the welcome!

The Merkur was highly rated, so I went with that one. Also some Germanic biases also played a part of I'm honest. So far I've watched this video which I found very good.

 

[RobDoffrey]

Welcome and good luck!

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to the forum, Mike !!

 

[Mike Thompson]

Any advice for a good shaving cream? I've read that you shouldn't use the spray can stuff for safety razors.

 

[Lightcs1776]

Any advice for a good shaving cream? I've read that you shouldn't use the spray can stuff for safety razors.

You can use the canned goo, but I highly prefer a shave soap or cream. I am quite fond of Stirling soaps, but I have also had good results with Taylor of Old Bond Street (TOBS) creams. There are a lot of others soaps, such as Arko that others like if you search the forums.

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[Mike Thompson]

Still getting the hang of things around here and just noticed the cream and soap forums!

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

You'll be fine and welcome! Find your angle, don't push too hard, and enjoy!

 

[cryhavoc]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[catfish1969]

My two cents: Don't give up during the learning curve, and you'll be glad you didn't. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Whiterook]

Welcome! You wouldn't be from north central Ohio, would you? If so, get some Williams from your dad.

 

[Mike Thompson]

Welcome! You wouldn't be from north central Ohio, would you? If so, get some Williams from your dad.

Nope, just outside Toronto actually.

My two cents: Don't give up during the learning curve, and you'll be glad you didn't. Enjoy the ride!

That advice goes for most things I think. I'm definitely excited to try it, but my face probably isn't.

 

[Whiterook]

I didn't think so, but you never know! Proraso is a good soap to start with.

 

[Esox]

Welcome to the forum. Notice the New Member PIF in my sig line.

Try as many different blades as you can. Try A Blade is a good source. You can buy as many or as few of any blade you might like to try.