"Hi!" from France

[FrenchBlade]

Hello there

Just a quick introduction, I'm currently living in the south of France (hence my username), mid-thirties.
Until yesterday I exclusively shaved with disposable 3 blade razors. (Wilkinson & Gillette).

I've been meaning to try DE shaving for a while, but never got round to it. Yesterday I took the plunge, and bought a Merkur 34C HD (on recommendations of another forum)
I was well pleased that I managed my first shave (using canned gel) was very successful, I did not bleed to death, only a small nick on my upper lip. (which was invisible after rinsing)

So anyways, now I think I can do this, I will have to buy a dead badger and some soap, and maybe try some other blades/razors.

I hope I can get some advice, ideas, and just enjoy a bit of online banter here

Thanks for having me !

FB.

 

[Jeltz]

Greetings FB

Enjoy your stay.

 

[Sunburyboy93]

a warm welcome to you mate, you are in the best place for help & good advice....enjoy

 

[cheese_dave]

Alright FrenchBlade. Another man with a "small nick" on his face, excellent.

 

[Damian Murphy]

Hello ,welcome

 

[Blyth Spirit]

What ho, old lad.

The banter and the shaving will be aplenty...muck in.

 

[Smell The Glove]

Hi FrenchBlade. Welcome.

Are you old enough to remember "The Flashing Blade"?

 

[Scorpio]

Welcome to the forums

 

[FrenchBlade]

Hi FrenchBlade. Welcome.

Are you old enough to remember "The Flashing Blade"?

No, can't say I can, then again I wasn't born yet, or living in france for that matter...

Oh.. and btw.. I just bought a Gillette Rocket in mint condition of ebay.. (AD)

Thanks guys for the welcome!

FB.

 

[RB73]

Hello and welcome FB

 

[Jeltz]

Are you old enough to remember "The Flashing Blade"?

I am Ahhh memories of school holidays
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[JohnnyO]

Hi F/Blade, nice to say hello. "Just bought a Rocket" eh, has The Sunster got a rival for nice buys I ask myself ......... sometimes having a spilt personality comes in ever so handy.

JohnnyO.

 

[Arrowhead]

Bonjour, FrenchBlade, et bienvenu. The Rocket is the best DE razor ever made, and if you don't believe me, ask our resident member of the clergy.

 

[pedro083]

Hello
Well will defently get lots of banter . Good to have you here.

 

[Smell The Glove]

Are you old enough to remember "The Flashing Blade"?

I am Ahhh memories of school holidays
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Happy days

 

[N_Architect]

Welcome, FB!