Thursday moring shave just plain horrible!

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10-30-2015, 06:52 AM
ejmolitor37

Thursday moring shave just plain horrible!

I am just going to gripe a bit if that is alright. I got home from work all excited to try a new aftershave balm out. Silly on my part I skipped my normal pre shave ritual which is usually as follows, warm water, pre shave oil, steamed towel then lather up and get to gettin. I did not do the steam towel just splashed some warm water on my face along with pre shave oil, lather and go to it. What a horrible shave! It felt worse than the first time I used my SR and I did not even enjoy myself like usual. I learned, no more skipping any part of my normal ritual. I will either do it all or no shave that day. Has anyone else done this to themselves or am I the only one?? Thanks for letting me vent about my ignorance shave on all:p
10-30-2015, 08:17 AM
dasstraightguy

Just chalk it up to "Lesson learned"......and move on!!!;)
Man profits by his mistakes.....I'm betting you WON'T mess up your routine again anytime soon!!:)
I learned long ago that there are THREE ways of doing things:
The RIGHT way
The WRONG way
The NAVY way!:gaah:

Close shaves should SOOTHE ya....NOT SCARE ya!!
10-30-2015, 09:29 AM
BobH

Yes. I have done that to myself in the sense that I have had an off shave day. It had nothing to do with with my pre shave routine as I have none other than splash my face with cold water, lather up and go. Everyone has an off day once in a while no matter what routine you use. Next shave will be better.

Bob
10-30-2015, 11:16 AM
ejmolitor37

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Originally Posted by dasstraightguy

Just chalk it up to "Lesson learned"......and move on!!!;)
Man profits by his mistakes.....I'm betting you WON'T mess up your routine again anytime soon!!:)
I learned long ago that there are THREE ways of doing things:
The RIGHT way
The WRONG way
The NAVY way!:gaah:

Close shaves should SOOTHE ya....NOT SCARE ya!!

LOL I like that, the RIGHT way, WRONG way and NAVY way. That is how things roll here at work too. Common sense is but a dream around this joint.
10-31-2015, 12:42 AM
Utopian

With more experience with technique and a properly honed razor, you will find that you can make much more severe shortcuts and still get an adequate shave. When I need to do so, I can get such a shave done in less than 5 minutes, and that includes stropping, building lather, and post shave clean up. It's not ideal but it can be done.

I see that you are in Iowa and only 3.5 hours from my house. If you ever feel the need to drive north, or if you want some help with honing, you are welcome to come to my house. With a little advanced notice I probably can get Randy to come down from St Paul as well.
10-31-2015, 11:06 AM
donaldjr1969

After my ver first shave with a SR, which did not have very good face prep nor lathering techniques used, I made sure that I never cut corners on prep. :)

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Originally Posted by BobH

Yes. I have done that to myself in the sense that I have had an off shave day. It had nothing to do with with my pre shave routine as I have none other than splash my face with cold water, lather up and go. Everyone has an off day once in a while no matter what routine you use. Next shave will be better.

Bob

I've done that many times with cartridges where it seems I've had a less than ideal shave, even for a cartridge. And I know I'll have them with the SR as time passes.
10-31-2015, 01:35 PM
BobH

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Originally Posted by donaldjr1969

After my ver first shave with a SR, which did not have very good face prep nor lathering techniques used, I made sure that I never cut corners on prep. :)

I've done that many times with cartridges where it seems I've had a less than ideal shave, even for a cartridge. And I know I'll have them with the SR as time passes.

Only mentioned that I use a routine with no prepping to show that anyone can have an off day no matter the routine they use. People should use whatever routine works for them/they find necessary.

Shaved without prepping for 40 years till I got on shaving forums a few years ago when I was learning to use a straight razor. Heard about prepping so tried various things, none of which improved my shave so I stopped doing it.

Bob
10-31-2015, 02:28 PM
pinklather

This is a test

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Originally Posted by Utopian

I see that you are in Iowa and only 3.5 hours from my house. If you ever feel the need to drive north, or if you want some help with honing, you are welcome to come to my house. With a little advanced notice I probably can get Randy to come down from St Paul as well.

EJ, This is almost an intelligence test. I say that 'cause getting together w/ Utopian or Randydance would be a powerful medicine for turning a learning curve into the rocket sled lane. If at all possible, you'll thank yourself for taking them up on the offer.
11-03-2015, 12:51 AM
pathology101

The stars just were not lined up for you that day. I had a real bad shave day about a month ago. I put it on this site. I got over it..I almost thought about going back to DE shaving only. I must say my shaves have improved 200%. I now get a 3 pass shave in 45 min now. I can even go out in public with it.
11-03-2015, 04:05 AM
ejmolitor37

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Originally Posted by pinklather

EJ, This is almost an intelligence test. I say that 'cause getting together w/ Utopian or Randydance would be a powerful medicine for turning a learning curve into the rocket sled lane. If at all possible, you'll thank yourself for taking them up on the offer.

One of these days when I am not slammed with work and other duties I am going to plan a me trip and take them up on the offer. It is a very generous offer for sure to invite a total stranger to their home and share their knowledge. Very much appreciated as well. : D
11-03-2015, 04:08 AM
ejmolitor37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utopian

With more experience with technique and a properly honed razor, you will find that you can make much more severe shortcuts and still get an adequate shave. When I need to do so, I can get such a shave done in less than 5 minutes, and that includes stropping, building lather, and post shave clean up. It's not ideal but it can be done.

I see that you are in Iowa and only 3.5 hours from my house. If you ever feel the need to drive north, or if you want some help with honing, you are welcome to come to my house. With a little advanced notice I probably can get Randy to come down from St Paul as well.

I truly appreciate you offer and I am definitely interested just have to find spare time. I don't seem to have much of that lately to get away and do anything. But I thank you for your generous offer and in the future I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with a couple fellas that know what is going on so to speak.
11-03-2015, 11:31 PM
Moonshae

I've made some adjustments to my routine over time. I've stopped using preshave oil, as I've found it no longer provides any benefit. I don't always shave immediately after showering, although that's still my preferred process and makes things most comfortable.

There's nothing wrong with experimenting to see if you can cut out unnecessary steps in your process; it helps you understand what you can do on days when you may have less time, or if something isn't contributing anything to your shave, whether that's just pleasure or comfort or closeness. If it has no impact on any of those things, it may be worth dropping out. On the flip side, it also can show you what parts are necessary to achieve those things.