Hi all

[Padstar]

Hi, I've just joined here. I joined badger and blade last week but have found it a difficult as a lot of the stuff they talk about is in America and not here. So a quick search and here I am.

I found myself not enjoying shaving and not getting what I want from it so I jumped on google and found that a lot of people are going back to DE razors, saying how good it is, so I've ordered a brush and bowl, a sample pack of blades, some TOBS sandalwood saving cream and asked for the razor as a Christmas present as my wife was struggling with ideas (2 choices either the edwin jaggar de89 or the merkur 34c). Is there anything else any of you think I will need?

 

[Shave to the grave]

Hi, I've just joined here. I joined badger and blade last week but have found it a difficult as a lot of the stuff they talk about is in America and not here. So a quick search and here I am.

I found myself not enjoying shaving and not getting what I want from it so I jumped on google and found that a lot of people are going back to DE razors, saying how good it is, so I've ordered a brush and bowl, a sample pack of blades, some TOBS sandalwood saving cream and asked for the razor as a Christmas present as my wife was struggling with ideas (2 choices either the edwin jaggar de89 or the merkur 34c). Is there anything else any of you think I will need?

Hello & welcome to TSR. You don't actually need anything more, but you'll soon discover that what you need & what you want are two VERY different things...

 

[HugoRune]

I would say it looks like you have a pretty good starting selection there. Some things you might want to consider (but not essential):

Alum block or witch hazel.
Styptic pencil.
Some sort of aftershave or post shave balm.

 

[Count of Undolpho]

Ow do Padstar, either of those are good starters and I'd just stick with that for a month before trying anything else.

 

[Pat-W]

Hello and welcome to TSR

Thayers witch hazel for your post shave, great stuff!
Alum block, in case you nick yourself.A good way to finish off your shave is with a nice after shave.

 

[chrisbell]

Welcome! I'd advise a cheap styptic pencil from your local pharmacy, as you will have the odd weeper (speck of blood where the blade has scraped a touch), or maybe even a tiny cut while you're learning.

 

[newbie]

Hello and welcome to TSR. Lots of good advise there. You could also watch a few you tube videos, plus take your time getting your prep right.

 

[Bizzyberry]

Welcome

I was lurking on badger and blade for a while before I found this place, picked up some good advice and tips here. But be warned you may find yourself acquiring more shaving kit before long, so one thing you may need is somewhere to put it all.

 

[Blademonkey]

Hello and welcome Padstar, you have been given good advise from those before me, one of the best I thought was ....time, give yourself time for both prep and the shave and enjoy.

 

[GuitarTech]

Welcome to TSR. I'm a new boy myself, but the welcome you get here is fantastic!

 

[Prius111]

Hello, welcome to: " The Shaving Room " Relax & Enjoy.

Charles U.K

 

[semperfi45]

Welcome to TSR.

 

[Padstar]

Thanks for the welcome and all the advice.

 

[Palmolive fox]

Hello there!..welcome to TSR...Enjoy your new shaving experience.take your time learning your technique,good preparation,.let the razor do the work, you control the shave,not the razor.Regards.

 

[Useless shaver]

Hello & welcome to TSR. You don't actually need anything more, but you'll soon discover that what you need & what you want are two VERY different things...

This!


Welcome aboard, Padstar!

 

[YMMV]

Hello Padstar and welcome