Newbie from Australia

[paules]

Hi all

I am from Perth, Western Australia.

I have used every multi-blade razor and every shave gel, cream and serum to try and get the optimum shave. After a month of contemplation and research I have taken the plunge and decided to take on the Double Edge challenge.

I have ordered the Merkur Futur (was tempted by the Vision but was too intimidated by its size!), a tub of Trumpers Rose and a badger brush from an Australian online store.

I expect my stuff to arrive early next week. I will be back to let you know how I have gone.

I have read a lot (on this forum particularly) and watched all the videos but I am still a bit nervous!

This forum has been a great source of information.

All the best, Paul

 

[Must Dash]

Hi Paules and welcome to B&B. Hope you enjoy this place as much as I do.

I would be interested to know the name of the Australian on-line retailer. Can you please post the details or PM me.

Cheers

Jeremy

 

[kwk285]

welcome

 

[KUJO]

welcome to the forums

 

[Jim]

Welcome Paul!

 

[crichton]

Welcome to B&B!!!

 

[SilkySmooth]

Welcome aboard!


==Tom

 

[rm71]

Welcome to B&B from a fellow sandgroper

 

[BUCCANEER]

Welcome to the club!!!!! You can learn lots from these guys !!!! Oh and the 1 lady.. Take it slow and easy ..... you'll do fine. I managed FAIRDINKUM DUDE.. (pardon the spelling if it's wrong)

 

[BMWRider]

Welcome.

 

[Kyle]

Welcome to B&B.

 

[paules]

Hi Paules and welcome to B&B. Hope you enjoy this place as much as I do.

I would be interested to know the name of the Australian on-line retailer. Can you please post the details or PM me.

Cheers

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy

The site is artofman.com.au. The range is not great but not bad either. I ordered the Merkur Futur for 80 Australian dollars (around 68 US dollars) which compared well to the Amazon price of 66 US dollars.

I ordered on Thursday and, because I am in the West, delivery is between 2-5 days so I hope to receive early next week.

All the best, Paul

 

[rm71]

Welcome to the club!!!!! You can learn lots from these guys !!!! Oh and the 1 lady.. Take it slow and easy ..... you'll do fine. I managed FAIRDINKUM DUDE.. (pardon the spelling if it's wrong)

Correct spelling. Well done

 

[TimmyBoston]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[Skygod]

The spelling is correct but the vernacular has been hurt badly.

No offence to our American cousins, but the struggle to retain our identity is becoming more and more difficult.

I must say Buccaneer, I like the usage of the Australian slang terms but I think you will find saying fairdinkum mate or even cobber would be more correct.

By the time we finish with you, people will be mistaking you for an Australian!

 

[Must Dash]

Sky, any chance of you launching a 'Strine' thread? Or perhaps an introduction to the intricacies and terminology of spin bowling?

Cheers

Jeremy

 

[jjw]

Welcome. You'll enjoy it.

 

[gps]

Welcome!

 

[Peppery John]

G'day. You'd better have a proper welcome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f_p0CgPeyA

 

[jss]

Welcome and all the best to you.