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  1. 10-06-2015, 02:14 AM #1
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    Smile My Starter Setup

    Built one of those field expedient light-boxes and took a couple pictures of my newbie stuff...


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    The pictures look great. I too started with Proraso products. They are a good starting point. I do not use a DE so I have no idea what you have there. I think a lot of guys starting DE shaving buy sample packs of blades to find their sweet spot. Nice job on the light box. Happy shaving!
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    What DE blades are you thinking of using? I recommend you try a sampler set; just make sure they include some Feathers and Astras!
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    I bought Merkur blades when I first got the set, used a couple of them and started looking into sample packs. I posted on here about it and got many comments on the feathers and thought I would just get a bunch of those online. Just so happens I had to take the wife out of town and lucked upon a shop that carries a few different types of blades. Long story short I currently have 7 feathers left and like them better than previous. I think that will be the extent of my testing blades until I learn what the heck I am doing. At that point maybe the Astras and 7 o'clock will get a shot.

    I never got under my jawline close with the Merkur blades, the feathers I got closer the first time. The next time I guess I stretched my skin better but got bumps which I figured was maybe too close. That seems to be my only trouble spot but I do have a goatee so no lips or chin to confuse me.

    I like taking pictures so I had been dying to try this, I am a Jack of many hobbies master of none

    My goal is a straight and paddle strop for Xmas....


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    What DE blades are you thinking of using? I recommend you try a sampler set; just make sure they include some Feathers and Astras!
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    Great pic! Nice set up. Enjoy the journey.
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    My fav DE blade after testing a bunch turned out to be Personna Blue. I like the Personna Red too but lean toward the Blues.
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    Looks great! I love Proraso.
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    Nice set up - congrats.
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