Hello! Not your typical wet shaving noob!

Welcome and thanks for your service.

Thank you!

Hello from Los Angeles near the foothills, great to have you on DFS. See you in the threads and cheers!

Thanks Zac. Hope you’re doing alright in this insanity. It appears that LA was hit quite hard!

Welcome to DFS from a civilian San Diegan.  It is great to have you with us and it sounds as if the shaving bug has got you big time.

Oh for sure Freddy! Nice to meet a fellow San Diego.
an! I’ve been here 10 years+ now so I consider myself a local....that’s okay right? ?

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Welcome.

Thanks y’all! Happy to be here.

Welcome to DFS from a civilian San Diegan.  It is great to have you with us and it sounds as if the shaving bug has got you big time.

Oh for sure Freddy! Nice to meet a fellow San Diego.
an! I’ve been here 10 years+ now so I consider myself a local....that’s okay right? ?

Absolutely, as far as I'm concerned.  I have lived here for more than half my life, having moved here in 1975.  While I have fond memories of my native Brooklyn, New York and, through much of my 20s, Toledo, Ohio, San Diego is home.

If this horror known as COVID-19 ever eases up, perhaps we could meet for a coffee.  I don't know how well you know San Diego's neighborhoods but I live in North Park, about 4-1/2 miles from downtown.

Welcome to DFS from a civilian San Diegan.  It is great to have you with us and it sounds as if the shaving bug has got you big time.

Oh for sure Freddy! Nice to meet a fellow San Diego.
an! I’ve been here 10 years+ now so I consider myself a local....that’s okay right? ?

Absolutely, as far as I'm concerned.  I have lived here for more than half my life, having moved here in 1975.  While I have fond memories of my native Brooklyn, New York and, through much of my 20s, Toledo, Ohio, San Diego is home.

If this horror known as COVID-19 ever eases up, perhaps we could meet for a coffee.  I don't know how well you know San Diego's neighborhoods but I live in North Park, about 4-1/2 miles from downtown.

For sure! I love North Park and frequent Seven Grand/Urbn quite often!

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Welcome Corey. Nice to have you join us on DFS!

Nice to have you here! Welcome

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!

Whiskey is  the Way to Go ,  I love Single Malts 12 Yrs Dalmore my fav.