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Thread: Beginner's Gear Aquired!

  1. 11-07-2015, 01:13 PM #1
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    Default Beginner's Gear Aquired!

    Good Evening Gents!
    Thought I'd post my recent acquisitions to start me on this journey.
    Bengall & Magnetstahl 11/16" from fellow Aussie & forum member Substance. Great advice & service from him. Came with 2 stropping compounds, instructions, storage sock, honing procedure he went through etc.
    My wife keeps sniffing the Taylor of Old Bond St cream. Loves the stuff.
    The 2 Jack Black products were a gift from Men's Biz when I ordered everything else.
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    I've yet to have a go with the straights. I keep having after work drinks, & am not keen on learning with a beer in one hand.
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    Nice starter kit! Get one of these to avoid full hands. It's Classy because wine!
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    Muddy, I apologize if it appears I was disparaging your gear. Not the case! I'm so new to wet shaving, every thing I see brings more questions.
    How is your gear treating you? Soap satisfying? Blades sharp? And you didn't mention the make of your brush.
    Having a mentor gives you great advantage. I came to this alone, unassisted. Without fine gentlemen knowledgeable in the fine details, I'd be much more ignorant that I appear.
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    All good mate. No offense taken. The brush is a badger from an aussie online shop - Mensbiz. Not a name brand one.
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    Looks like a good start! Hope it goes well from here on.

    And Substance has a new slogan: "Service by Substance"

    PS --- you're a wise man to avoid straight razors while imbibing!
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    You're gonna have a blast with that stuff. And nice cream to start with too. Jermyn Street is one of my favorite products from one of the best companies of all time. Have fun!!
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    I've had a lot of sharp knives, and I mean proper sharp, but these razors are something else.
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    Looks like you are off to a good start, onya Substance. The Bengall might be a plain jane but they really are a great razor, one of the best IMHO. Take the time to have a go Muddy, you will never look back. Best of luck.
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    Great to see you are fully knitted up now mate
    The TOBS Jermyn St is a definate must in my shave den and would be my last to ever give up I think
    Look forward to hearing of your first shaves as you progress
    Just remember to start easy and work your way up to a full face
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    Best of luck looks like you got what you need. Take your time enjoy yourself and shave on : D
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