Hi all, probably the oldest noob in this forum :)

[Asfalloth]

Hi all, I‘m Joe, 47, London UK.

Have always used mach3 style razors my whole life, dont ask me why but one week ago, decided I was fed up feeling stubble 5 mins after a shave and decided to see if I could try a DE shave without cutting my own throat
Wish I had done this 25 years ago!

I bought the following after a 3 hour research session.

FEATHER BLADE TIN DISPOSAL CASE
Clubman Styptic Pencil- Jumbo
Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Clear Confidence Co Synthetic Shaving Brush - Vegan-Friendly
Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Safety Razor
Arko Shaving Soap in Bowl 90g
Astra Razor Blades, Pack of 100
Proraso After Shave Refreshing

My mind is blown, one tiny nick, which the styptic took care of and just wow, not sure I'll ever shave my normal way again, unless in a mad hurry

 

[Boycie83]

Welcome to TSR Joe! Your journey to shaving Nirvana has begun and you have an excellent set-up

 

[SammieM]

Wait till you try a straight razor.

 

[pjgh]

Welcome to TSR, Joe! I came to traditional shaving in my 40s, too. I got well and truly bitten by the bug and now thoroughly enjoy an activity that used to be as mundane as spraying on deodorant.

You've made a good start there ... carry on and enjoy.

 

[Moleman5]

Hi Joe. Welcome to the Forum.

 

[mcgruff]

Run away! Run away while you still can!

I started a few months ago. Now I've got two DEs, two shavettes, four straights, three brushes, and four different kinds of soap.

 

[merchant_seaman]

Welcome Joe, and the journey begins.

 

[doughnut operator]

greetings , nice set up, how,s your will power ?

 

[Asfalloth]

greetings , nice set up, how,s your will power ?

Already eyeing up a couple of Stirling soaps

 

[NatJag]

Welcome Joe. I started younger than you. but also wish I'd discovered DE shaving much earlier than I had. Isn't it nice when a mundane task that most men just do becomes enjoyable.

 

[Asfalloth]

Welcome Joe. I started younger than you. but also wish I'd discovered DE shaving much earlier than I had. Isn't it nice when a mundane task that most men just do becomes enjoyable.

It was worse than mundane for me, I actually hated it when my morning routine got the the gel and mach3 bit, albeit i could do it quickly I must of known something better was available, to be fair just the concept of a bit of me time, taking my time, seems great. Hoping to become accustomed to a better thing, a slower thing

 

[alfie5542]

Hi Joe, welcome to the house of fun

 

[RussellR5555]

Welcome Joe

Great choice of Razor - Definitely not old for a starter.

 

[Mike Smart]

Welcome to the world of where has all my money gone
I'm 54 mate and only been at this a matter of months so there's plenty oldies on here.

 

[GaryH]

Great start! You have obviously done your research The only addition I would recommend is an alum block lol. Welcome to the rabbit hole

 

[Rotter]

Welcome Joe