New member - Ex fire service West Yorks - New to wet DE shaving

Bob Yorke

Bob Yorke

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Hi All! Well, after years of using an electric, I've converted at a late age to wet shaving. Better late than never, as they say! Watched tons of stuff on you tube, and then went for a shaving kit costing £35 to get me going. Jagger DE 89, Proraso sandalwood soap, Omega s brush, multi pack of different blades, and some alum sticks. I fitted the astra sp blade after reading tips. What a great experience! After years of a quick shave, Im now taking my time, and enjoying the me time. Warm water on the face, good lather up, 2 or 3 passes. Finish with cold water, then some Nivea afterbalm. Ive since bought a shaving mug, and a razor brush stand from ebay. Whilst in Italy on hols last week, I bought some figaro almond soap, and green and white proraso, and 3 more brushes! They were cheap as chips out there, the soaps were like 1.20 euro, and the brushes about 5/6 euro. Gave a brush and soap to my son, he uses a disposable, but is enjoying the lather up.

Looking forward to my next shave, just bought some Tabac soap! Any tips appreciated.

All the best gents
Bob
 
Rhubarb said:
Welcome and a big thank you for your services as a fireman.

Out of curiosity, what gave you the nudge to try wet shaving?
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Thanks Rhubarb. It was my pleasure, totally enjoyed the job for 30 years. The nudge? My son is trying these Harry multi blade razors they sell, and I looked them up on youtube. That then led to links about wet shaving, de razors, brushes, etc, etc. So I took the plunge and bought a kit! Really glad I did. :)
 
Welcome @Bob Yorke

My old fella managed just over 30 years in the Fire Service, so I doff my hat to you!

I'm in one of the other 2 blue light brigades with 4 to go.....counting down the days!

This is a cracking forum to be part of with the members giving all the advice and tips you'll ever need!

Look forward to hearing from you!

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