Thread: Greetings From Massachusetts

Hey all,

I sort of introduced myself on my first thread about some DE razor questions but I figured I'd do it formally here.

I'm about 19 and since I think 13 I've been shaving with a (cheap) electric shaver. The other day I came across my freebie 18th birthday Gillette Fusion and went out and bought some shaving gel and tried it out. I really enjoyed the closeness of the shave and I don't think I'll ever go back to electric.

I came across some Youtube videos of DE shaving and it really piqued my interest. I bought my Merker 38C with a blade sample pack and an "entry-level" badger brush which came today, but I'm waiting on my soap to come before I'll give it a whirl.

Seeing as this is Straight Razor Place I will say that I'm not completely turn off from possibly trying out a straight razor...the thing is most of the year I'm away at college and it's a little strange to say the least to have a strop in my dorm room. Possibly something I'll try when I'm out of college or if I can find some sort of outstanding deal for stuff to try out over the summer.

Either way I think I'm done with the electric for good and I really would rather not buy into the marketing gimmick that is cartridge razors, so I think wet-shaving is something I'll be taking up!

Welcome, we are pleased to have you join in on the fun

A DE is a fine shaving instrument, nothing wrong with it at all.
If your curiosity grows when it comes to straights, we will do the best we can to you help you out

Welcome to SRP!
A stop hanging in your dorm room is not a problem... they have lots of uses i had one at college, much more recently 2 of my nephews got through college with out a strop related issue. the issue they had was stupid roommates and razors. the uninformed often do silly things with razors.
but for many the starting place is a good DE and actually learning how to shave. you are well along that path and yes the cartridge and electric trimmer have to go.

enjoy,
jim

Yeah I think I'll start on a DE when my supplies come in, and if all goes well keep using it through the year. Maybe next summer I'll look into at least trying out a straight.