Newbie Pass Around

Status
Not open for further replies.
Winging it's way to Sunny Dundee, courtesy of Royal mail recorded delivery, should be with Kevy by Easter 2016......

Thanks again for putting this together Burgundy, great to have an insight into whats available and possible.

Stacy
 
Ok, I've had my time with the newbie pass around box. It really is an excellent thing for new wet shavers and there's lots of really interesting stuff in there. I've used and tried a few different things and I've also added to it for the next person. I'm not sure there is anyone listed after me so if you're a noob like me and you want to try some brilliant shaving stuff, get your name down on the official numbers list and send me a PM with your details and I'll pass it on. @Burgundy was the person who put this all together so remember to thank him :)
 
Can I ask what razors are in the box please? I'm not exactly new but I've only got two razors and I'm currently experiencing the passaround Muhle R41. It might be nice to try a few of the razors in this box depending on what they are.
 
I've never tried a DE razor although have my own brush and soap that I was given for a birthday 4 years ago. Although I think I have discovered recently that I have been doing it wrong :/ I am seriously considering getting my own DE razor, but would love to be able to try it out before I commit (I'm a student so all monetary commitments are considerable!) Can I receive it next?
 
Burgundy said:
Perhaps you have arrived at TSR equipped with your first shiny new razor and brush. Perhaps you are yet to start the journey. Either way, the forum discussions on seemingly endless opportunities in shaving hardware might possibly excite and daunt you in equal measure.

Well you oughtn't worry. We're a kind-hearted bunch here and, to prove that you should stick around in this forum (one of the brighter corners of the Internet), members have put together a Pass Around box of razors, different sorts of blades, soaps and creams for forum novices to experience and enjoy. Treasures inside range from Ladas DE blades from Russia to the fabled French Martin de Candre shaving soap.

All that is asked for is that the parcel is passed on in the way you would personally wish to receive it: send it on promptly, feel free to replenish stock from your own possessions, and don't pinch all of the good bits and send on your discards!

Post your interest below.


Waiting list:
  1. Stacy555
  2. Kevy
  3. Giorgio Sterlini
Click to expand...

I'm new to this forum, so not sure if this is how I add my name to list or if there is a way to be edit the original post .. Kevy I'll PM you :) really excited!!
 
Thanks to Kevy for sending the parcel - arrived today and got my first shave in. Posted details of my routine in SOTD. Started off with the EJ DE89 and Derby blade, seems to be suitably mild and also fairly standard. Definitely missed some parts of my face and hit others too deep! Seems not to have got as close as a cartridge yet, although I was going gentle today and think I still need to work on my lather, was thinking I'd got for the direct application to the face technique although it may be easier to use a bowl/mug for re-soaping I think. Hoping to shave again soon. If anyone else wants it please let me know.

Was thinking about getting some proraso pre shave cream and some cheapy Witch Hazel for post... any thoughts on either of those would be great - they seem to be commonly used.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top Bottom