Never rush a shave

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:59 pm

This morning I was a little pressed for time. Not wanting to skip shaving, I brought my Weishi, loaded with a fresh Israeli Blue, into the shower with me.

I used to shave in the shower all the time with my Bic Sensitive disposables. After making the switch to DE I tried a few times to shower-shave and got poor results at best. Chastened, I told myself I wouldn't do that ever again.

Well, I dood it. And even with my pussycat razor, the shave was sub-standard. While all the hair was removed, my face didn't look the same and sure was far from BBS!

Recommendation to all: If you've found what works for you, stay with it! Better no shave at all, says I, than an unsatisfactory shave done in haste!

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:23 pm

i agree,,i already now this

good point i hope all others with remember too.

last night i replaced the bathroom medicine cabinet, i was unable to mount the mirror, (why is a whole other story) i could have shaved with a small face mirror,, but i waited till i installed the mirror...

well worth the wait..

marc

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:07 pm

And here am I, preaching to the choir!

Dizzyfun · Post by **Dizzyfun** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:35 am

For me, in a hurry + fresh blade = fresh blood

jww · Post by **jww** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:50 am

Remind me -- who is it that used to have "It's your face, not a race" in their signature line?

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:06 pm

jww wrote:Remind me -- who is it that used to have "It's your face, not a race" in their signature line?

Oscar, no?

jww · Post by **jww** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:46 pm

Odio Barbillas wrote:
jww wrote:Remind me -- who is it that used to have "It's your face, not a race" in their signature line?
Oscar, no?

I think you are right, my good man.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:11 am

jww wrote:I think you are right, my good man.

Glad to be of service to an elder statesman such as you are.

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:33 pm

Yep, it's me. Speaking from experience mind you.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:12 pm

Ah, there you be! Oh my, "elder statesmen" you fellows are!

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:27 am

Addressing the issue of shaving in the shower; I must be part cat because being wet has never been pleasant to me. Of course, a nice hot shower is refreshing and being clean is a necessity, still, I want it to be over with. For that reason, just standing there shaving would be an unpleasant experience for me. I think if I tried a shave in the shower, I'd probably find myself very much wanting to just get it over with so I could dry off. The result would be counter-productive, to say the least. Here's my bottom line - if it came down to a choice between a shave and a shower, I'd always opt for the shave! Ideally, though, I'd take a fast shower, they're all fast for me, and then I'd take a nice leisurely shave afterward. Certainly, I've been known to take the shower and skip the shave, when time's of the essence and common sense dictates.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:55 am

Ehh, I enjoy the shower and the shave equally. Sensual pleasures.

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:54 pm

Time management. Do what you can, when you can. Just prioritize (especially if your work requires you to "smell good" or "look good")

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:58 pm

Racso_MS wrote:Time management. Do what you can, when you can. Just prioritize (especially if your work requires you to "smell good" or "look good")

Hm. I've got lots of time, for sure. And even so, I gave myself a scar on the left cheek yesterday. The best-laid plans, Oscar ...

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:01 pm

Odio Barbillas wrote:
Racso_MS wrote:Time management. Do what you can, when you can. Just prioritize (especially if your work requires you to "smell good" or "look good")
Hm. I've got lots of time, for sure. And even so, I gave myself a scar on the left cheek yesterday. The best-laid plans, Oscar ...

My signature block says it all: "It's not a race..."

Scars (man that must have hurt) are unacceptable. TAKE YOUR TIME AND PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO TECHNIQUE. SLOWWWWWWWWW DOWN.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:07 pm

Great advice Oscar.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:10 pm

Racso_MS wrote:My signature block says it all: "It's not a race ..."

Scars (man that must have hurt) are unacceptable. TAKE YOUR TIME AND PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO TECHNIQUE. SLOWWWWWWWWW DOWN.

Quite true. And I did have to stop once and refresh myself as to technique. Yesterday's scar was from a slip. I had just switched hands and obviously didn't have as good a grip as I should have. It was with a fresh blade, so I didn't feel it at all. I noticed the blood as I was washing up.

Luckily, I am a big, handsome bear of a man. The scar can only enhance my good looks ...

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:53 am

Odio Barbillas wrote:
Racso_MS wrote:My signature block says it all: "It's not a race ..."

Scars (man that must have hurt) are unacceptable. TAKE YOUR TIME AND PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO TECHNIQUE. SLOWWWWWWWWW DOWN.
Quite true. And I did have to stop once and refresh myself as to technique. Yesterday's scar was from a slip. I had just switched hands and obviously didn't have as good a grip as I should have. It was with a fresh blade, so I didn't feel it at all. I noticed the blood as I was washing up.

Luckily, I am a big, handsome bear of a man. The scar can only enhance my good looks ...

Yep, chicks love scars

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:08 am

Chicks? Oh! The ones with the long hair and the bumps in front? I remember them!

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:21 pm

I knew a guy who never served in Vietnam tell the bar chicks his facial scar (car wreck) was a bayonet wound.