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(This post was last modified: 04-20-2020, 12:11 AM by The Chief.)
Hello all, I’m Corey. I recently found this forum after ShaveSymptomatic had me read through the Paradigm DB thread which ultimately lead to me purchasing am the razor. I’m a 33 year old Chief Petty Officer serving in the US Navy here in San Diego.
I’m a noob to wet shaving, but not so typical as I tend to dive head first into any hobby I enjoy and quickly try to Master it (Which ultimately lead to RAD)
It started simple as it usually does with guys shopping on amazon... a EJ89, Rockwell 6C, and some TOBs sandalwood. I was quickly enveloped in the hobby and purchased a KARVE, Nodachi, Homelike Start 1.18, RR GC .84, Blackland Vector, and now a Paradigm DB. Being military I love quick and efficient two pass shaves so I tend to prefer more aggressive razors.
About a month into my wet shaving journey I found a true love for Straight Razors after purchasing a Dovo Bismarck and a WCS Latigo strop. Before I knew it, I bought a 7/8 Ralf Aust, a beautiful 8/8 W&B FBU, a full set of Natiwa Honing stones, a Goku 20k, and a beautiful horsehide “Old No. 2” strop.
Currently I’m researching JNATs as I really want to sit down and experience the Zen of a nice Ozuku/Shobudani and am saving up for a Max Sprecher.
I also have a deep appreciation for artisan brushes and have a managed to acquire two TDRs, a dogwood w/declaration B9B, and chubby 2 in super.
When I’m not working or researching shaving technique/gear, I’m working out; running, or enjoying a good whiskey and cigar!
I’m a noob to wet shaving, but not so typical as I tend to dive head first into any hobby I enjoy and quickly try to Master it (Which ultimately lead to RAD)
It started simple as it usually does with guys shopping on amazon... a EJ89, Rockwell 6C, and some TOBs sandalwood. I was quickly enveloped in the hobby and purchased a KARVE, Nodachi, Homelike Start 1.18, RR GC .84, Blackland Vector, and now a Paradigm DB. Being military I love quick and efficient two pass shaves so I tend to prefer more aggressive razors.
About a month into my wet shaving journey I found a true love for Straight Razors after purchasing a Dovo Bismarck and a WCS Latigo strop. Before I knew it, I bought a 7/8 Ralf Aust, a beautiful 8/8 W&B FBU, a full set of Natiwa Honing stones, a Goku 20k, and a beautiful horsehide “Old No. 2” strop.
Currently I’m researching JNATs as I really want to sit down and experience the Zen of a nice Ozuku/Shobudani and am saving up for a Max Sprecher.
I also have a deep appreciation for artisan brushes and have a managed to acquire two TDRs, a dogwood w/declaration B9B, and chubby 2 in super.
When I’m not working or researching shaving technique/gear, I’m working out; running, or enjoying a good whiskey and cigar!
