Thread: Advice for a noob

Thanks to everybody for the advice. I'll be checking in with the Well Shaved Gentleman site once the store is back up and running - that seemed to be the one thing that was an obvious choice, based on what I'd read on the site.
tjiscooler - I bought this blue steel razor. The seller says it is ready to go, but I was planning on testing the blade before using and I might send it out to be honed, just to be sure. If you have any thoughts, I'd appreciate it

Originally Posted by bwlag

Thanks to everybody for the advice. I'll be checking in with the Well Shaved Gentleman site once the store is back up and running - that seemed to be the one thing that was an obvious choice, based on what I'd read on the site.
tjiscooler - I bought this blue steel razor. The seller says it is ready to go, but I was planning on testing the blade before using and I might send it out to be honed, just to be sure. If you have any thoughts, I'd appreciate it

I would test it by shaving an easy flat place on your face, like under your sideburn/cheeks.

A lot of variables impact tests, and they can take a while to get a handle on.

Jordan

Here's a bit of advice- Colleen over at www.thegentlemensquarter.com has the best (IMHO) shaving soap! Of course, I haven't tried any other as I lucked out with hers right off the bat! Once I find what I'm looking for, I don't mess around spending money searching for more. She also, I see, has a new sample order thing going on.