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Hi from Brisbane!!!

Brendan

Brendan

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Hi everyone, long time shaver first time speaker!
Ive been shaving DE for around 18 months and would never go back. I have sensitive skin on the neck region, which seems common, so with a shave even with good shave cream, the mach 3 just left me razor burnt. Thats what led me to research "old school" way of shaving.

Purchased a few items and have added to my collection as we all do. I run a Merkur 34c razor and alternate between a variety of blades depending on how i think my skin feels (usually Astra), TOBS sandlewood shave cream or Proraso Red and lather up with a Vulfix pure badger brush. Usually finish a shave with Osma alum bar, witch hazel and then either Proraso Green AS or Geo F Trumper coral skin food and then a moisturiser.

Cant wait to search the forums and maybe pickup some tips or even some great items in the for sale section. Can never have too much can we!!!
 
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Welcome Brendan!

Some nice kit and a great attitude!

Beware of some of the enablers here though ;)
 
Korbz said:
Cry HAVOC, and let slip the dogs of war!

Ahh.. I mean welcome :) you certainly won't be enabled to act upon that statement around here bwahahaha

What side of the river do you hail from mate?
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Hahaha, i'm sure i'll get myself in trouble from the minister for war and finance in my house when my collection takes up more than hers!

Always been a North-side Brisbane mate, grew up for 30 years in Sandgate, Brighton area. Only just recently went a bit further North over the Pine River to live for the moment.
 
Welcome @Brendan - you have a great starting line-up (y)

We have some very nice members here who are are definitely more than happy to help you take over more space in the house :D
 
Welcome. Nice first post and with photo! You'll fit in here well. Saved us all asking "what kit do you have" and "post some photo's"!
I started with a 34c and Proraso (red) too.
 
Brendan said:
Always been a North-side Brisbane mate, grew up for 30 years in Sandgate, Brighton area. Only just recently went a bit further North over the Pine River to live for the moment.
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Love taking the family around the corner to Sandgate esplanade on the weekends (we're at Taigum).

Brendan said:
I'm sure they will point me in the direction of spending money, but if its good gear, its worth it
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There's quite a few blokes (myself included) that can support with software samples so you know what you like before committing to a purchase :)

Have fun and enjoy the ride
 
Welcome Brendan.

You will find that honesty, generosity, humour, and a passion for shaving is not in short supply on this Forum.
 
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