Starter kit for a mate completed.

[Chad]

https://flic.kr/p/2mmwRKD

My father's day post sparked interest in de shaving and put this together for a mate this morning. He's a daily face/head shaver so the slim can be set to mild for a run over.

Wish I knew what I did now and this was my first setup.

Blue devil peppermint patch
Squadron group captains blend
Yaqi 26mm
Avon Tai Winds
Alum matchsticks
Assorted blades
1964 Gillette slim adjustable.

 

[Mark1966]

Nicely done @Chad ! That is a great starter kit

 

[Rusty Bridges]

Nice! I like that you have given him some styptic sticks too not that he will need it with a beautiful slim. That Slim looks to be in excellent condition too.
Definitely a lucky bloke.
Neat assortment of blades. Is that Racer blades in the back there?

 

[Chad]

Nice! I like that you have given him some styptic sticks too not that he will need it with a beautiful slim. That Slim looks to be in excellent condition too.
Definitely a lucky bloke.
Neat assortment of blades. Is that Racer blades in the back there?

Yeah the slim is nice.

And well spotted. The Racer is a decent blade if you don't need to knock down a lot of stubble.

He got
Minora
Nacets
Gillette black
Astra sp
Voskhod
Racer
Feather

 

[Holiday]

Nice @Chad one of the best starter kits I have seen mate

 

[Rusty Bridges]

Yeah the slim is nice.

And well spotted. The Racer is a decent blade if you don't need to knock down a lot of stubble.

He got
Minora
Nacets
Gillette black
Astra sp
Voskhod
Racer
Feather

Fantastic collection of blades.
I've always wondered about the Racer blades. I have had 100 kicking around for many years. Sounds like a good follow up blade.

Let us know how everything goes with your friend and of course make sure he joins the forums.

 

[Chad]

I like the Racers in efficient razors. Anything too mild they tug but in an efficient razor they shine.

 

[neongas]

Very nice.

 

[DougW]

Slim's are a safe bet. A great razor.

 

[Chad]

Update from my mate. He's not one to do a review after just one shave.

: It's made him slow down and not rush the process
:It's gone from chore to ritual
: He's using aftershave for the 1st time ever and wife loves it
:He still hasn't cut himself
:He's resisted dialling up razor. Stuck with setting 5
:It's made him aware of scents and what really does speak to him
: He's enjoying using a brush.
: He's not listened to the haters saying it's dangerous and you can't get a good shave
: He's learnt he pushed carts too far and suffered as a result.
:His skin feels awesome.

Conversion complete

 

[Gargravarr]

Update from my mate. He's not one to do a review after just one shave.

: It's made him slow down and not rush the process
:It's gone from chore to ritual
: He's using aftershave for the 1st time ever and wife loves it
:He still hasn't cut himself
:He's resisted dialling up razor. Stuck with setting 5
:It's made him aware of scents and what really does speak to him
: He's enjoying using a brush.
: He's not listened to the haters saying it's dangerous and you can't get a good shave
: He's learnt he pushed carts too far and suffered as a result.
:His skin feels awesome.

Conversion complete

Great stuff, well done.