Hello from Sydney...

Snooze

Snooze

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Location
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Hi Gents,


Greetings from Sydney...


I've been wet shaving for over 30 years (using the dreaded can and plastic carts) but discovered PROPER wet shaving almost 3 years ago – started off with Proraso Red, a badger brush and a Merkur Futur on setting 1 after watching a few Youtube videos ... – I was hooked!!


My RAD has really taken off over the last 2 years and Ive accumulated a range of Vintage Gillettes and have recently discovered vintage SE razors – love the GEM 1912.


My fav soaps are B&M (Lavanille and Cheshire) and the Stray Whisker balm. I am a massive Bay Rum fan and have a few aftershave versions from Pinaud VIBR, Ogalla and Captains Choice. Also really love the Myrsol range – still waiting to try the Plastic and Blue versions, and love my menthol hit in the warmer months – Floid Vigaroso and Fine Snake Bite. Have tried a few blades before settling on Feathers and Permasharps as my go-to blades. Have a Semogue boar brush and a vintage Gibbs synthetic which is great for travelling – dries fast!


I guess I love the whole shaving Zen thing and the concept of turning what was a “chore” to be completed ASAP into an interesting and pleasurable sensory experience that I now look forward to each day! So many variables and so many combinations to try...should keep me busy for a lifetime.


I've learned to never say never – I thought the vintage SE razors looked ridiculous but once I tried them I realised they were freakin awesome instruments!! Im looking at moving to the Dark Side of Straights...when I summon up the courage!


Anyway...sorry to ramble on...looking forward to learning more from everyone here!!


Cheers
Snooze
 
Welcome @Snooze - you have some great gear and I'm sure you will have a great time here (y)
 
Hey, welcome @Snooze - a familiar journey which you have done very well!
 
Thanks guys - as soon as I work out how to post pics I will do!
 
Korbz said:
You had me at Lavanille... I mean, welcome :)
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Thanks @Korbz ! Gotta love the Lavanille -- smells verrry similar to Pinauds Special Reserve...just a bit stronger. Fantastic scent though!
 
Snooze said:

Fingers crossed this works...:whistle:

Made the stand out of some very old Australian Cedar my grandfather gave me years ago... much older than the razors!!
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G'day @Snooze welcome to P&C
 
What a fantastic first post! Welcome to the forums.

I am so glad you discovered traditional wet shaving and have seen the light, by the looks and sounds of it you have really dived into it head first and I like it.
I love the way you have integrated something of your grandfathers, it makes it all the more special I think and bridges the old generation with the new.
 
Welcome to the forum @Snooze, it's great to have another Sydney member join the forum. That's a fantastic collection of razor's you have, you will be highly popular around here with those without any doubt!
 
G'Day and welcome to the insanity, Snooze - I don't see any 'real' razors in your collection.....hehehehehehe
Actually, it looks fantastic - hang on and enjoy the ride
 
Snooze said:
Im looking at moving to the Dark Side of Straights...when I summon up the courage!
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Welcome, @Snooze.

I reckon that once you try a straight, you will discover that they may even be more forgiving than your standard DE. I jumped directly from cartridge to straight, and haven't cut my head off yet... and I suffer from coffee jitters!
 
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