Hello Badger & Blade community, new member here from Ontario, Canada.
I haven't been lurking too long here, only about 2-3 weeks, but I've been gathering lots of info and advice from the various forums and threads. I have been using a Gillette Fusion razor for well over a year, many other types before that, but the cost of the blades here (almost everything else as well) is absolutely ridiculous, plus I was finding that shaving was a necessary evil, not a pleasurable experience. I used a brush and Williamson soap long age, but a can of gel became much handier to use when I stayed in bed until the last minute in the mornings. I recently began searching for somewhere relatively close to me to buy some of the Pinaud Clubman products to try, and discovered the Fendrihan website where I made my first order for after shaves and soaps. I found that even with just those things I was looking forward to shaving the next day. Amazing what advantages a brush and soap have over a can of gel!!
I had been thinking for ages about starting DE shaving, and after doing some research, less than a week after the first order, purchased a Parker 99R Barberpole razor and a blade sampler pack. I like the razor, haven't decided which blades I prefer yet, but I may have some kind of virus, I can't stop looking at other razors! I want to try them all! I'm currently bidding on a couple of old Gillettes on eBay to start a collection. Also looking forward to trying many shave soaps and creams, as well as trying to make my own pre shave glycerin soap. My enthusiasm even has my 11 1/2 year old son picking out DE razors for himself. He swears that he can see a couple of hairs on his upper lip and can't wait to shave them off.
I look forward to reading all the posts, and eventually contributing some of my own experiences. I love the various forums available here; haven't gotten to all of them yet, but there are a few that have already caught my eye (Hint: I like pipes!)
Dave
I haven't been lurking too long here, only about 2-3 weeks, but I've been gathering lots of info and advice from the various forums and threads. I have been using a Gillette Fusion razor for well over a year, many other types before that, but the cost of the blades here (almost everything else as well) is absolutely ridiculous, plus I was finding that shaving was a necessary evil, not a pleasurable experience. I used a brush and Williamson soap long age, but a can of gel became much handier to use when I stayed in bed until the last minute in the mornings. I recently began searching for somewhere relatively close to me to buy some of the Pinaud Clubman products to try, and discovered the Fendrihan website where I made my first order for after shaves and soaps. I found that even with just those things I was looking forward to shaving the next day. Amazing what advantages a brush and soap have over a can of gel!!
I had been thinking for ages about starting DE shaving, and after doing some research, less than a week after the first order, purchased a Parker 99R Barberpole razor and a blade sampler pack. I like the razor, haven't decided which blades I prefer yet, but I may have some kind of virus, I can't stop looking at other razors! I want to try them all! I'm currently bidding on a couple of old Gillettes on eBay to start a collection. Also looking forward to trying many shave soaps and creams, as well as trying to make my own pre shave glycerin soap. My enthusiasm even has my 11 1/2 year old son picking out DE razors for himself. He swears that he can see a couple of hairs on his upper lip and can't wait to shave them off.
I look forward to reading all the posts, and eventually contributing some of my own experiences. I love the various forums available here; haven't gotten to all of them yet, but there are a few that have already caught my eye (Hint: I like pipes!)
Dave
