I got into wet shaving a little over 11 years ago and joined this site. Enjoyed every minute of it and remember how civil and respectful everyone was. Went through a period of figuring out what worked best for me with a bunch of different razors (vintage, modern/current production, and even a short stint with straight razors), creams, soaps, blades and brushes. I had the disease! After experimenting for a bit I paired down to a couple razors, a few creams/soaps, one brush and one brand of blade.
Over the last few years I fell off the wagon so to speak, got a little busy (or lazy) and either didn't shave and just trimmed myself stubble with an electric trimmer, or on the rare occasion that I did shave, it was with my 20 year old Braun electric razor (gasp!).
I have a bit more time these days since I finished going to school full-time getting my graduate degree and simultaneously working full-time, so the other day said to myself, "man, I really miss a nice shave."
I only had one cream left (GFT Coconut), one brush (Semogue 1250), found a couple boxes of Astra SP blades and the two razors I have held onto (Mergress XL and a Merkur 37C slant). Had a great shave with the XL, and figured for old times sake I'd check out B&B. Shortly after that I received word that my disease was no longer in remission!
I ordered a tube of Proraso Red. I remember that cream always treating me well. Have had a couple shaves with it and was as good as I remember it! Then I ended up ordering some Cella which will be here tomorrow. Despite all the experimenting years ago, this was one I never tried, and I'm a sucker for tradition so I figured what the heck!
Next, I figured I'd try a different blade since I really didn't remember all the blades I tried in the past, but somehow settled on the Astra SP. Tried a Colette Platinum and that blade did not work out as well as the Astra SP.
Now I find myself wanted to get an old Gillette Super Speed (red tip) for old times sake! I've also been tempted to load up the cart and try a bunch of new soaps and creams, but so far have exercised restraint and really do like keeping things somewhat streamlined and simple, but I am not sure if I will be able to, as the disease seems to have the potential of making a strong comeback this time!
Over the last few years I fell off the wagon so to speak, got a little busy (or lazy) and either didn't shave and just trimmed myself stubble with an electric trimmer, or on the rare occasion that I did shave, it was with my 20 year old Braun electric razor (gasp!).
I have a bit more time these days since I finished going to school full-time getting my graduate degree and simultaneously working full-time, so the other day said to myself, "man, I really miss a nice shave."
I only had one cream left (GFT Coconut), one brush (Semogue 1250), found a couple boxes of Astra SP blades and the two razors I have held onto (Mergress XL and a Merkur 37C slant). Had a great shave with the XL, and figured for old times sake I'd check out B&B. Shortly after that I received word that my disease was no longer in remission!
I ordered a tube of Proraso Red. I remember that cream always treating me well. Have had a couple shaves with it and was as good as I remember it! Then I ended up ordering some Cella which will be here tomorrow. Despite all the experimenting years ago, this was one I never tried, and I'm a sucker for tradition so I figured what the heck!
Next, I figured I'd try a different blade since I really didn't remember all the blades I tried in the past, but somehow settled on the Astra SP. Tried a Colette Platinum and that blade did not work out as well as the Astra SP.
Now I find myself wanted to get an old Gillette Super Speed (red tip) for old times sake! I've also been tempted to load up the cart and try a bunch of new soaps and creams, but so far have exercised restraint and really do like keeping things somewhat streamlined and simple, but I am not sure if I will be able to, as the disease seems to have the potential of making a strong comeback this time!
