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    vampire on a day pass wvloony's Avatar
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    Default looking forward to the daily shave

    I have just started using my str8, and i dont know why but for some reason, i have begun to look forward to shaving, not just simple anticipation, but more like a kid on christmas eve. Is this a normal process, or am i the only one with this problem, (that is said very tounge in cheek).

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    Quote Originally Posted by wvloony View Post
    I have just started using my str8, and i dont know why but for some reason, i have begun to look forward to shaving, not just simple anticipation, but more like a kid on christmas eve.

    Sounds like you're in the right place.

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    Wierdo.

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    Amongst the regulars here it's quite common.
    Amongst the "lemmings" that are using the mock353 and the mini lawn mowers it is probably looked on as weird.



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    I'm not the only one then!

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    Yep - welcome to weirdo world!!

    It's funny - you get frustrated that your beard doesn't grow quickly enough!

    I've been doing this about 4 months now - still look forward to shaving. (Bit like surfers looking for the perfect wave, I'm looking for the perfect shave - though I'm generally happy with a pretty good one!)

    All the best,
    Michael.

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    Hi,

    In the bad old days when I used to use a Mach 3, I hated shaving with a vengeance

    When I switched to 'proper' wet-shaving, using a DE I started to enjoy my shaves.

    Now with the straights, the daily shave has become one of the best and most enjoyable parts of my day

    Best regards

    Russ

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    I wish I could do the daily shave. My hair grows fast enough that I can do about 1.5 days between shaves, but if I do that it doesn't make for a nice schedule. So I'm a M/W/F shaver. If I am feeling particularly hairy, I may throw in a saturday afternoon shave too. Just depends.

    But I love every shave.

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    Default SAME HERE

    I also look forward to every shave wasnt like that before, sure hated it. now, i call it my MAN TIME all 1 full hour of it. 3 times a week. (if you're wondering only 3 times a week??!?!!, i have very sensitive skin :P ) before it was once a week with a clipper,,not even a razor.

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    Oh yeah...it's normal. Over a year in, and days that I am too rushed to get a proper straight shave (still do the DE route, but perhaps cutting some corners) I feel like I am wasting the shave.
    On a sunday, when I know I have plenty of time, and have two days growth, I look forward to it for a good chunk of the day!

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