Thread: Tutored By Joed and CarriedM

I was able to get together with Joed and CarrieM last evening at their home. I was greeted first by two gorgeous labs and then by Carrie and Joed. First, let me say they treated me most graciously and their hospitality was beyond reproach. Thank you both. The admonition to get help from experienced shavers is understated to say the least. The enthusiasm they showed for a newbie was incredible. I received far more information in 3 hours than I could have picked up in months or perhaps a year without this site and these wonderful people.

I was treated to old vs restored razors. Where to look for razors. How to properly strop. I had a small dent in my blade from my first use. Joed proceed to astound me as he honed and removed the dent, the finished the honing process to a final stropping.

I was introduced to a world of colognes and old world smells at prices I could afford. Carrie's shave cremes are a dizzying array of scents. They produce excellent lather. She gave me 8 small samples to try. This is only the tip of the iceberg of her shave soaps. She also makes bath soaps. I got two. She has so many you really need to sample them to figure out what you want. You will not be disappointed.

Finally I got to watch Joed demo a shave for me and then it was my turn. It really helps to have an experienced shaver coaching you as you go. By the way, Joed and CarrieM are a real team. I'm quite sure she could save you as expertly as Joed. I had to laugh to myself as I watched them interact with me. A well oiled machine, that pair.

Any way it was an experience I will not forget. I gained two new friends and have been invited to attend some of the local shaving fraternity get togethers. You can bet I will be there. Let me say it one more time for all the newbies like myself. If you can find a mentor and they will take you on don't hesitate to accept. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! Finally to the dog's: I'LL BE BACK!

_Larry