The Shaving Thread

**chefchris** · 01-07-2008, 08:37 PM

Well, just had my first shave with the Merkur HD razor.

Got my new C&E Badger brush on the way, too.

Got on the badgerandblade.com board ... there's someone already named chefchris on there!!! wtf !!!!

Oh and if you see a dude on there that goes by the name of neilxvx , that's one of my buds. he's a silly little bitch though.

You see, being 20 years old creates a chasm between my friends and other people my age, because no one can fathom why I talk about shaving and dedicate time out of my day to go shave instead of hanging out. Part of it is because not many people my age have a full beard like I do.

Ok, this dude lives in an apartment with our lead singer, who has a full beard and is 19. There is another 19 year old and a 20 year old in the apartment as well, both capable of growing full beards. If only you knew this guy. I love em to death, but there's no point in being ridiculous.

He's also Vegan, but recommends the badger brush. He's straight edge but loves Partagas Spanish Rosadas. This is what I was talking about, JFellows.
Me and Sarah had a good laugh last night reading his posts.

**Newfie** · 01-08-2008, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by chefchris

Well, just had my first shave with the Merkur HD razor.

Got my new C&E Badger brush on the way, too.

Got on the badgerandblade.com board ... there's someone already named chefchris on there!!! wtf !!!!
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And.................... How'd the shave go???

Those C&E brushes are actually quite well known and made by a very reputable manufacturer, just relabled.

**chefchris** · 01-08-2008, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Newfie

And.................... How'd the shave go???

Those C&E brushes are actually quite well known and made by a very reputable manufacturer, just relabled.

Shave went fine, no irritation at all.

I was surprised, I was expecting the worst. It was scary holding that heavy razor on my face, ecspecially since I haven't shaved with a razor in probably 2 years. I use an electric razor. Skin feels good today. I think I'm gonna like this, I know Sarah will.

**Newfie** · 01-08-2008, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by chefchris

Shave went fine, no irritation at all.

I was surprised, I was expecting the worst. It was scary holding that heavy razor on my face, ecspecially since I haven't shaved with a razor in probably 2 years. I use an electric razor. Skin feels good today. I think I'm gonna like this, I know Sarah will.

Take it slow and easy. If it takes you less than 20 minutes, you're going wayyyyyyy too fast. Don't rush it, the best is yet to come.

What kind of soap / cream & ASL did you use??

**chefchris** · 01-08-2008, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Take it slow and easy. If it takes you less than 20 minutes, you're going wayyyyyyy too fast. Don't rush it, the best is yet to come.

What kind of soap / cream & ASL did you use??

Oh believe me, I took my time. Couldn't risk messing up this beautiful face. I used Taylor's Avocado and some peppermint aftershave. The name escapes me, it wasn't mine.