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10-31-2009, 07:48 PM #1
whoops forgot about the brushes there are two types (3 actually but most don't like synthetic) boar and badger. Boar are known to be cheap and produce lather quickly but are not soft like badger and don't hold water as well. These brushes are made from real animal hair so when you get them wet the first time they will smell! The smell will go away after a few days of use though be sure to watch all of mantics videos and check the wiki for more info.
tweezerman is one of the cheapest badger brushes you can get thats decent quality can be found on amazon.com or wallgreens. Omega is a cheap boar brush brand that is well known can also be found on amazon.com. Wallmart carries a VDH set that comes with a bowl a brush and a puck of soap the bowl is tiny and the brush is probably the cheapest out of the 3 but it does work and will be find for a starter brush plus it comes with soap.
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10-31-2009, 07:53 PM #2
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Thanked: 0Thanks for all the help. I just ordered a bager brush.
And with my other order, a strop came with. So I'll just stick with that one for now. I'll just keep it until I ruin it, then just buy another one when the time comes.
And I did read the noobs guide to getting a good razor. But the full hollow still seemed like the best cheap razor in the classifieds.
What an all day event this turned out to be. lol. I think everything is ordered though finally.
Maybe I wont be buying that second razor. It wont take my debit card for some reason. I have like $500 on my account. It's a $50 razor. Hmmmmm.....
Wont take my credit card either. Is there something special you need to do to order here?Last edited by Steak; 10-31-2009 at 08:02 PM.
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10-31-2009, 08:06 PM #3
Most people on the classifieds only take paypal.
If you don't have an account you can go to where is says "contact seller" on the bottom right and send a PM asking if you can send them a check or money order.
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10-31-2009, 08:11 PM #4
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Thanked: 0Yeah, this is the first time I've ever needed to use paypal. I'll figure this all out later. Hopefully nobody else buys the Razor, lol. I have to go to work.
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10-31-2009, 08:17 PM #5
If you ever plan to buy cheap razors on e-bay int the future you will need a paypal account as well. If you have trouble make a new thread in "the conversation" area of the forum asking how to make an account and we will be more than happy to help out.
Have a good day at work, welcome to the exciting world of wetshaving and
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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11-01-2009, 05:08 AM #6
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Thanked: 0Have a good day at work, welcome to the exciting world of wetshaving and
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
I think I have the paypal thing figured out. The order appears to have went through.
Can't wait to get the razor. I hate shaving with what I have now so much. I never get a good shave and my skin is always irritated, red, and cut up.
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11-01-2009, 05:14 AM #7
Remember that you first couple shaves will most likely be lackluster. Years of using a cartridge will make using a str8t razors movements seem foreign. Give yourself at least a month before expecting a good shave and expect most your shave to take around 30 minutes to complete till you get over the initial fear and become more comftorable with the blade.
once you get the hang of it though you'll wonder why it took you so long to start ^_^
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