Thread: Closing the circle, almost

I find it nice to on occasion get out the bowl and build a lather, and the hot towels, and all of the prep and fluff, for the purpose of fluff and pampering. It is true on a regular basis with a good edge and a good technique that I can achieve a very close, comfortable shave, no fluff needed. Some days however, I do appreciate it all.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I find it nice to on occasion get out the bowl and build a lather, and the hot towels, and all of the prep and fluff, for the purpose of fluff and pampering. It is true on a regular basis with a good edge and a good technique that I can achieve a very close, comfortable shave, no fluff needed. Some days however, I do appreciate it all.

Don't get me wrong, never implied that for an experienced shaver doing the whole luxury bit is not called for when the mood strikes or all the tine if desired. There just seems to be a lot of beginners coming to straight razor and DE shaving with only their only experience being with carts and canned goo. For those, learn how to make a good lather with a brush and proper shave technique first. Don't mask your deficiencies in the basics by adding all the other stuff on top. It can get in the way of what you have to learn first.

Bob

I feel that way about the quick transition from "got my first SR" to "what hones are best"...in many cases, too far, too fast.

Originally Posted by BobH

Don't get me wrong, never implied that for an experienced shaver doing the whole luxury bit is not called for when the mood strikes or all the tine if desired. There just seems to be a lot of beginners coming to straight razor and DE shaving with only their only experience being with carts and canned goo. For those, learn how to make a good lather with a brush and proper shave technique first. Don't mask your deficiencies in the basics by adding all the other stuff on top. It can get in the way of what you have to learn first.

Bob

I like the luxury! When I pay someone to do it for me.
I can't seem to enjoy doing my own hot towel. I'm not leaned back in a comfortable chair getting to relax when I do it myself.