Thread: Wives and new straight razor users... The horror!!

that's because when were in the land of bad things they don't see us bleed , they love us and don't want us hurt ,, but when you slow down a bit you wont cut yourself much tc

I live with 3 girls and they all thought I was crazy until I shaved one of their boyfriends after his weekly haircut. Now if they know I'm shaving I have an audience.

My wife loves the idea of me using a straight razor. Maybe she's secretly hoping I will fatally cut myself ... I don't know. She does oft times make her way stealthily into the area and startle me while I am shaving though. I just get so deep into it that I do not realize what is going on in my immediate surroundings.

As being a former enlisted member of the U.S.Army myself , I thank you for being a brother in arms. /salute

My wife never commented much, just laughed when another package came in the mail. I recently found out she has brought it up to friends/family members, so she seems to like it. I know she likes that I am more clean shaven. I don't know if she likes the novelty of it or if she is secretly rooting for the blade, she knows how much life insurance I have

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

My wife had some concerns when I first started shaving straight, but she got over it in time as my proficiency increased. Now the only time I nick myself is if I rush a shave or lose focus for a moment. Besides tell her how much money you'll save in the long run.

Save money??? How's that working for ya?

Mine feels that the whole thing is "strange". ( not really the word that she uses(;-(. )

Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic

...My wife loses her s**t whenever I cut myself.

Mrs. Moo, to the opposite, is odd that way. She saw me nick myself a couple of times (tiny one-drop square point dings on my neck were not uncommon for a while) and said, "I guess that's what it takes to learn a new skill, isn't it?" And that was that. She also likes long motorcycle rides; she is hell on targets with her .380 Walther and a .22 rifle; she loves going to guy-type action movies with me (most of the time); and she will beat the snot out of copperhead with the right shovel. Carolina mountain girl. Go figure.

Nicks won't last long. Keep some styptic powder close by if she's in the bathroom; move fast when you have to. Thank HER for her confidence in you. They like that.

My wife saw me laying out all the stuff and razor for my first shave shesaid you are going to bleed to death with that thing I ended up with 4-5 weepers which looked a lot worse than they were I got an I told you so and she put a feminine napkin on the vanity top and left the bathroom giggling. Never fails they are always right.

Just takes practice and time. I have not cut myself for a couple years but I have been straight shaving for many years. My son is to the point of needing to start shaving so I just made a full shave set for him. Restored an old W&B barber notch and turned him a brush. Wife thought I was crazy. 'You are going to start him shaving with a straight razor? He will cut himself!'. My reply, Yup, but that is part of learning.

Once again, Thanks to All who serve.
Being a bachelor for many years shaving was done nude. When girlfriend moved in this continued with DE razors. I told her I was thinking of learning to shave with a straight her reply was "I sure hope your going to put on some shorts". She didn't have to say that twice. lol.
Now my most enjoyable shaves are with the bathroom door open, GF, her 3 daughters, her son and my grand kids running around the master bedroom. Laughter and noise. The boys watching intently while the girls ask questions endlessly. Family. Now it's me that gets teased about taking too long in the bathroom. Stuff you just can't find on line.