Hey all my name is Mark, I was referred here by someone from kitchenknifeforums.com. I am a knife junkie by heart haha...But I wanted to switch over maybe to this DE thing...I am just getting really tired of buying new razor blades and handles because they are so darn expensive and are not even that great...I cannot grow a lot of facial hair at all really...I can get away with shaving every 2 days or less...but for school have to be clean shaven (culinary school...So if anyone can lead me in the right direction/help me out it would be greatly appreciated THANKS MARK
New to the world of DE Shaving
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Nice to see you, many of other kitchen knife junkies around here including myself. Did you get a DE set up yet?
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Welcome Mark. I suggest you spend a little time reading the ShaveWIKI forum of this site to start your learning process. You can post your specific questions for member response/suggestions.
Welcome Mark!
I'm too new to know which questions to ask. I did find Lee @ leesrazors.com helpful when I first started.
I'm too new to know which questions to ask. I did find Lee @ leesrazors.com helpful when I first started.
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Is there anywhere or anyone I can get in touch with that can help me out with a trial or sample package to see if I like it or what not?
One of these sample packs from West Coast Shaving would be a good place to start. They have everything else you could need to get started wetshaving.
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Sample-Packs_c_1.html
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Sample-Packs_c_1.html
Welcome, and don't forget to check out some of the YouTube videos by Mantic59 and Geofatboy.
Welcome aboard. The founder of KKF is a member here, and we have plenty of knife threads to peruse.
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Also am I just not seeing it or am I stupid I would hope not LOL but how come I cannot see where to post a new thread on BST
You cannot post on BST until you have been here for 45 days and have posted 50 times. You can buy, but you can't post - check your PMs.
Welcome to B&B! I to am a knife guy. Enjoy the forum it is full of great knowledge.
Skip the DE and go for a straight razor!
Welcome Mark. I'm fairly new around here to. Good idea asking about a starter kit. I had already bought one piecemail by the time I found B&B, but the folks around here are very helpful.
One thing I will stress to you: watch the videos and read the how-tos before you try to use a DE. It's not like using a modern cartridge razor.
One thing I will stress to you: watch the videos and read the how-tos before you try to use a DE. It's not like using a modern cartridge razor.
Welcome Mark. I first spent a couple of days reading what others were sharing. Ask all the questions you have, you have so many friendly knowledgeable folks here! Happy shaving..
Welcome Mark. Since you said your facial hair doesn't grow that much, I would recommend a mild shaver like the merkur 180 or an Edwin Jagger 89 to start with.
Just food for thought.
Just food for thought.
You can't go wrong with the $18 Feather Popular from Amazon (or you can buy it at west coast shaving and bundle a blade sampler and some cream). The Popular is mild, twist open, aligns the blade perfectly every time, and it has a long handle which is helpful when you're starting out.
For a brush the VDH brush from Wal-mart seems to work perfectly fine.
For a brush the VDH brush from Wal-mart seems to work perfectly fine.
Welcome Mark! I learned a lot about DE shaving from the videos by Mantic59 & Geofatboy on YouTube. Geofatboy has an excellent website for advice & for purchasing great shaving gear so be sure to check it out! Don't forget to check out ShaveWIKI as well as explore the forums here.....lots of great information!
Welcome to wet shaving and B&B. You definitely came to the right place. Good luck to you!
Here is a thread where a member is trying to PIF some items to those who are new to wets having. Check it out...
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/370639-PIF-Newbies-Needing-a-Razor
Here is a thread where a member is trying to PIF some items to those who are new to wets having. Check it out...
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/370639-PIF-Newbies-Needing-a-Razor
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