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Thanks for all the words of welcome. Since joining I have added some new gear to my MerkHD, '62 slim adjustable, and my grandfather's old Ever ready 1008 badger with thinning hair, which I used for years with ordinary bar soap and disposable trac II. I now have a 52 super speed which looks like new, an RR plissoft, and most importantly, some WSC Rustic actual shaving soap and some Prorasso preshave cream. I'm working my way through a blade sample pack. I also started off with 100 Feather blades after seeing that brand mentioned often, but found them a bit terrifying for my newb skill level, and ordered 100 Astra SPs, which are a little less risky. I also stumbled across the Excalibur thread and have read through much of it. The idea of stretching blade life appeals to the experimental as well as the thrifty aspects of my nature. My shaves are slowly improving, and the blood loss is much diminished. If I spend the time (I'm retired) I can always get a shave that feels very smooth stroking with the grain and even across the grain but still feeling some short stubble stroking against the grain. The exception is my mustache area which I have not learned how to shave safely or effectively against the grain, so that stubble is longer. Apparently those whiskers are tougher. I'm not sure where to address future posts. My main interest for the time being is to improve my skills, safety, and shave quality before the gearhead in me goes wild collecting razors, brushes, soaps, etc. I've learned a lot already from every thread I've followed. It all started just a few weeks ago when I became disgusted with disposables and googled "what's the best de safety razor?" I should have known there would be a worldwide cult to answer that question. I'm happy to be part of it.
