Thread: New member from Melbourne, AUS

Hi all,
I'm new to shaving by any means. I tried it back when I was in high-school (15 yrs ago) and hated the burn so much, I've just trimmed my beard with electric clippers since then. I've been lurking for the last 2 weeks, and trying shaving with some Bic single blade disposables and Fusions while I ordered myself some gear from Canada/USA/UK. It's all arrived now, and I had my first shave tonight. I followed Lynn's advice and just did my sideburns/cheeks on both sides. No cuts, and actually quite a close shave (for me). More comfortable than the disposables with which I've bloodied myself quite badly in the last few days.

My shave today:
Dovo best quality
Invisible edge 2 sided sprung paddle strop
Vulfix super badger brush
Taylors Jermyn st cream
Proraso sensitive pre-shave
Thayers original
Nivea sensitive balm

I've also got a little 100mmx50mm belgian blue stone and I'm seeking out some cheap unhoned razors so that I can practice before I try honing my new dovo.

I love needlessly expensive hobbies, so this suits me well. It's also quite novel to have a smooth face.

Welcome! Great kit you've got there mate. Expensive.... maybe, needless..... definitely not!!

Looks like you had a great start, congrats!

Cheers,

Ash

Good luck this time with sticking to it. just ordered myself a dovo best quality today. cant wait to get started

Welcome l3580 to SRP from a fellow Aussie.
You certainly have made a good choice of gear which should give you great satisfaction. Well done.
Watch plenty of videos and practise, practise, practise, practise, and keep practising!
Ask lots of questions and do not give up as you tackle more difficult areas of the face.
There are lots of members in Melbourne to give advice and assistance if needed. I believe they may even get together occasionaly.
You might even get advice not to rush into using the little 100mmx50mm belgian blue stone until much later. Stick with the paddle strop for a while.
Have fun.

Sunbird

G'day and welcome from another Melbourne member. It can indeed become an expensive hobby but you've got to spend your money somewhere.

[QUOTE=johnmrson;1020169]G'day and welcome from another Melbourne member. It can indeed become an expensive hobby but you've got to spend your money somewhere.[/QUOTE]

John, never a truer word spoken.

G'Day and welcome from Brissy - 32 deg today here (sorry, I had to get that in).
That BBW will be absolutely no good for razors and I suggest that you send to me immediately and I'll dispose of it for you...
Seriously though, I hope you have a great time with your new gear, it works well for you and you learn lots.
Leave honing for a few months, though, until you get the shaving and stropping down pat.
Grab yourself a good vintage blade from the classifieds to use while yours is out being honed and you'll be all set.

Welcome to SRP from North of the border.

Thanks all... Yeah not jumping into honing right away, though figure it'll take a long time to get good at, so why not start now. North of the border?

Originally Posted by l3580

Thanks all... Yeah not jumping into honing right away, though figure it'll take a long time to get good at, so why not start now. North of the border?

Sorry, North of 2 borders forgot to count the ACT.