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Hi folks, I've literally just started wet shaving after using cartridges for the last 25+ years. I was sick of shaving being a chore and the cost of cartridges.

I got in touch with The Executive Shaving Company and visited them the next day (luckily I'm a half hour drive away!).

I met with Brian who gave me sound advice and tips with me leaving with a Merkur 34c, an ES brush and ES shaving cream, plus 1 or 2 extras.

Straight home, played with my new toys, and initially thought....meh...it's okay.

Shaved the next again day.....and just wow. Love it.

I usually suffer razor rash and bumps but these have already started to clear, so everything is great so far.

I know I'm just getting started but I'm already willing my stubble to grow so I can get the tools out again!

Watching lots of videos, in particular Kevy Shaves, and just looking for whatever tips and tricks I can get.

Thanks for letting me join the forum and [emoji482] to many years ahead of happy shaving (whilst hopefully NOT breaking the bank!)


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Hi folks, I've literally just started wet shaving after using cartridges for the last 25+ years. I was sick of shaving being a chore and the cost of cartridges.

I got in touch with The Executive Shaving Company and visited them the next day (luckily I'm a half hour drive away!).

I met with Brian who gave me sound advice and tips with me leaving with a Merkur 34c, an ES brush and ES shaving cream, plus 1 or 2 extras.

Straight home, played with my new toys, and initially thought....meh...it's okay.

Shaved the next again day.....and just wow. Love it.

I usually suffer razor rash and bumps but these have already started to clear, so everything is great so far.

I know I'm just getting started but I'm already willing my stubble to grow so I can get the tools out again!

Watching lots of videos, in particular Kevy Shaves, and just looking for whatever tips and tricks I can get.

Thanks for letting me join the forum and [emoji482] to many years ahead of happy shaving (whilst hopefully NOT breaking the bank!)


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Welcome to TSR, you will find many of your fellow countrymen here with you. If you live so close to ES it may well break the bank, that's one big rabbit hole to be falling down! :) P.
 
Hi folks, I've literally just started wet shaving after using cartridges for the last 25+ years. I was sick of shaving being a chore and the cost of cartridges.

I got in touch with The Executive Shaving Company and visited them the next day (luckily I'm a half hour drive away!).

I met with Brian who gave me sound advice and tips with me leaving with a Merkur 34c, an ES brush and ES shaving cream, plus 1 or 2 extras.

Straight home, played with my new toys, and initially thought....meh...it's okay.

Shaved the next again day.....and just wow. Love it.

I usually suffer razor rash and bumps but these have already started to clear, so everything is great so far.

I know I'm just getting started but I'm already willing my stubble to grow so I can get the tools out again!

Watching lots of videos, in particular Kevy Shaves, and just looking for whatever tips and tricks I can get.

Thanks for letting me join the forum and [emoji482] to many years ahead of happy shaving (whilst hopefully NOT breaking the bank!)


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Hello there Gordy C,
Something of interest, this is a great video..
Anyone who is introducing themselves into the wonderful world of traditional wet shaving, this is a one to watch.Enjoy. Regards.B:)
 
Hello there Gordy C,
Something of interest, this is a great video..
Anyone who is introducing themselves into the wonderful world of traditional wet shaving, this is a one to watch.Enjoy. Regards.B:)

Brilliant video! I hadn't seen this one yet from Kevy.

I'm sitting here rubbing my stubble with the back of my hand trying to figure it all out but the cotton wool seems such a simple idea!

Thanks for the pointer!


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Welcome to TSR. The Merkur 34C is a good razor and hard to find fault with it.

I'm certainly enjoying using it, though I've no previous experience for comparison.

It's a great day when your older sister bumps into you and comments how fresh faced and younger your face looks....after only a week of DE shaving! (And she didn't know about me becoming a convert!!!). Happy days! Though I think my brother-in-law may appear on this forum shortly!

Thanks again for the welcome everybody. Hope you have a great weekend! [emoji1360]
 
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