Hello and welcome from Virginia.
Just got USPS notice my BB Ti just got delivered! Woop Woop! Are you using the BB lite for mainly face shaving or do you have any head shaving experience?Welcome, from Vermont.
I am a big Blackbird LITE proponent myself!
Wow impressive starting with a straight razor at 16. I have memories of my dad shaving with a DE. Tried mimicking him when I was about 6 year old. Found his razor and went to town. Freaked out my mom when I proudly came down to show her the results. Had a bunch of nicks and toilet paper nips sticking all over my faceWelcome from N.E. also / N.H.
I start wet shaving at 16 (w/ a straight razor) with huge guidance from my super dad.
Now just 67, still pretty much a daily stubble executioner.
Glad to have you & Congrats!
Enjoy & have fun..
BFX
Also considering an adjustable after gaining more experience. I'm using the same razor for both head and face but sometimes wishing for a different a setting for the face portion which isn't as sensitive.Great to have you on board. Your post reads more like an experienced DE shavers, sounds like you've gone far pretty quickly. While acquiring razors, new ones are definitely one path to take, I might suggest looking at either a vintage Gillette Fat Boy or the Slim. Both are adjustable razors, way cool vintage picks and would afford you an experience going from mild to more aggressive.
The gents here are very knowledgeable and you'll find reviews and experience(s) galore.
My preference has been and remains vintage and my favorite razor to date is my Gillette New Long Comb with fat handle. For my mug a bit more aggressive than then Techs I have and just an enjoyable shave.
Have fun exploring the many blades to select from...oh so many and so little time.
Welcome and have a blast.
That is certainly a shave memory ( or nightmare). Glad you survived that close one, pun intended. But hey, at least you have the drive and the courage now to jump back in.Wow impressive starting with a straight razor at 16. I have memories of my dad shaving with a DE. Tried mimicking him when I was about 6 year old. Found his razor and went to town. Freaked out my mom when I proudly came down to show her the results. Had a bunch of nicks and toilet paper nips sticking all over my faceLast time I ever touched a DE until recently.
Just got USPS notice my BB Ti just got delivered! Woop Woop! Are you using the BB lite for mainly face shaving or do you have any head shaving experience?
Small world. I also come from a family of 6 kids. Four boys and 2 girls. My father was also a Korean War vet. If I recall correctly he was in the ordinance battalion. Glad to hear you still have your dad around. Thanks for sharing the wonderful memories.That is certainly a shave memory ( or nightmare). Glad you survived that close one, pun intended. But hey, at least you have the drive and the courage now to jump back in.
Quick History > My dad got his skills from my grandfather. Who started as a barber in Italy. Then got into real estate before jumping the pond to the states. My dad would tell me he was classical trained...lol..
Then my dad carried on the stubble execution tradition, teaching me and my 3 younger brothers. I did not use DE's until I was mid-way through Northeastern U, mainly because of lack of time & speed.
So for us, it was like brushing teeth but with an Italian twist of passion.
Dad was also a Korea War Vet. He came back with a Bronze Metal Star. He was a sharpshooter / Sgt Maj.
Not only an amazing dad ( & mom) to bring up of 6 us (3 bros / 3 sis) . But a hero all around.... He just turned 97 in November. Very active & still a daily (wet / traditional) shaver & more.....
Talk about hobbies, of course now I know way I have all of mine...
Enjoy the shave and have fun....
Cheers
BFX
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Awesome. Just what I was hoping to hear. Going to give it a test drive tomorrow.Face and head, works outstanding for both.
Thanks! Appreciate the warm welcomes.Hello from Cincinnati.
We’re happy that you’ve joined us.
Thanks! Beautiful state. Have passed through many times and had an ex father-in-law who lived there. Visited many times.Hello and welcome from Virginia.
Than you for the warm welcome!Welcome to the forum from Australia. Very happy to have you here with us.
Thanks!Welcome!
Thanks! Looking forward to giving the BB Ti a try tonight.Congrats on the new Ti tool...
BFX
Thanks!Welcome to B & B, enjoy!