Thread: Stubble

It pains me to say this, but the truth is, even after shaving with a straight razor
for a long time, I still don't get a perfect shave every day. In fact, the truly BBS
is elusive, and I often settle for "good enough."

There is one spot on my neck that regularly disappoints me: its just a tough
swirl of razor-defying whiskers. Sometimes I end up having to use a DE to
get it done.

When my shave is less than perfect, its usually because I didn't strop the razor
properly or enough. This is particularly evident when I use a 5/8 blade. Its just
easier for me to strop a larger razor. And sometimes the razor could actually
benefit from a few laps on a hone, but that's for tomorrow.

Sometimes I probably don't spend enough time and effort lathering up. Maybe I'm just too lazy to bother with making some good lather in a bowl, and instead
resort to a quick face lathering.

More and more often these days, at 72 years of age, my right hand just doesn't
want to do what I want. So I can't quite get the right grip, or the blade angle
might be a bit off, or I just couldn't reach that spot, or I was simply a little
ham-handed.

Sometimes, I'm in too much of a hurry or, worse than that, just not paying
enough attention. In any case, the end result is just OK....nothing to brag about.

However, there are times when everything does come together and all is well.
On those days, I smile and thank the lord for the opportunity.