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Offline gwsmallwood

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3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« on: July 13, 2014, 02:30:37 PM »
I'm new to the site, but I've been shaving the dome for a little over three years.  Family heritage left little doubt about the destiny of my hair, so I decided to just start shaving before it really started to disappear.  I just started wet shaving with a traditional DE safety razor about a month ago.   I was looking for a better shave that didn't irritate my skin so badly and didn't cost so much.  I'm still learning and experimenting, but so far I really enjoy it.  I spent quite a bit of time lurking prior to commtting to the safety razor and there's a lot of great advice here.

Thanks for the help.
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 03:01:49 PM »
Glad you stepped out of the lurker shadows and joined us, sir.
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2014, 03:27:12 PM »
Welcome aboard! What's your DE handle, razor and shaving soap of choice?
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2014, 04:34:11 PM »
I'm still working with my intro kit.  A Feather Popular and a Van Der Hagen brush and soap combo.  I'm still working my way through a blade sampler but so far I like the Feathers and the Astra platinums best.  Still have some Personnas and Gillette yellows to try.

I really like uberlather.  Right now I'm using the soap above and some canned goo, but definitely plan to upgrade both.

I have really thick hair and fairly sensitive skin so I think I'm gonna try a slant next.  I've heard good things about the adjustables, but from what I read I think the slant might suit me better.
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2014, 07:08:43 PM »
Welcome!
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 04:50:32 AM »
Welcome to the group! I've been thinking of moving to using DE razors myself but I'm a bit worried about cutting my scalp. Enjoy the group and post often! :-)
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2014, 05:54:41 AM »
Welcome!  The dome looks excellent.  Glad you could join us.
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2014, 07:53:37 AM »
Welcome aboard! I've tired DE'ing my head before with painful results. I'm glad it's working for you. Post often and become an active member
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2014, 10:41:12 PM »
Hi GWS:  Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that you joined us.  Also... nice to see another DE head shaver.  We hope that you become an active member.  Enjoy your new journey to the traditional way of shaving.  As you know... I love head shaving the traditional way.

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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 10:50:31 AM »


I wouldn't be worried about cutting yourself.  I've been doing it for over a month now and only nicked myself a few times.  Just start with a mild razor/blade combo.  I would be more worried about it becoming a time- and money-consuming hobby.  For me it has been addicting, but at least I now look forward to an activity that I once loathed.
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Re: 3 year sly guy, 1 month DE wet shaver and new to the forum
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2014, 02:08:23 AM »
New here as well but wanted to say hello.
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