Thread: The novelty has worn off...

It's true... after 9+ months of shaving with a straight razor, I've realized that I STILL HATE TO SHAVE....

BUT, I get such a darn close shave with my straights that I find I only need to shave 3x per week vs. every day with the crappy mach 3s I had been using. Plus, I find honing these things are quite theraputic.

Buying another coticule for Christmas for some reason...

Ok, so I guess I'm hooked...

-Chief

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

Ok, so I guess I'm hooked...

-Chief

That's all that matters

I can't say I love shaving (which is probably why I don't really feel the need to collect brushes or razors or what have you), but I do enjoy it and it helps me unwind. I might even have to get a Coti sometime and sell the little barber's hone I have. But who knows.

Drew

3x a week vs. 7x a week, I wonder what hooked ya?

Lol yeah man, I hear ya! Not many guys will admit this, but I'm with you. It's still the best and most enjoyable method though IMO. I like the razors themselves more than the act of shaving I think... I'll never go back I can tell you that.

I find myself impatient for the next shave, oh and I am getting another natural finisher...hooked like there is no tomorrow here.

I'm glad to hear you've found a way to stick with it! I don't think there is a better way to do it, so if you hate shaving anyway it might as well be the best way.
I never shaved except with a beard trimmer so there isn't really a 'go back' option, other than mountain-man style.
I look forward to every shave, and I'm torn between shaving every day or the more therapeutic method of waiting a few days to remove more beard.

I'm a waiter. Not in that a serve people () but in that I wait to shave, following the M/W/F cycle. My face doesn't like the straight ever day and I honestly don't think I need it.

I find myself looking forward to each shave!

Its just a real delight to start each day out with a proper shave, rather than a "quickmustshaveandgettoworkwheresmymach3andcanofgo o?dammitnowIhaverazorburnandIhatethisplasticpieceo fjunk" shave like I used to do.

Its time for me to relax and stop thinking about the world. Love it!

Plus I enjoy all the honing and restoration as well! :-)

I sometimes feel this way too. But generally I love shaving and always have, regardless of what instrument I've used. I guess the thing that takes away from it for me is the obligation and timing. Sometimes I go to bed at 2am and then get up at 6am and have to shave in a cold bathroom. The thought of having to do it then and there isn't good, but once I start I fall in love again.

I enjoy it more on weekends and when my girlfriend is watching.

I haven't touched anything other than a straight since I started using one, and I shave everyday, but sometimes when I stand there in the morning, without said girlfriend in the apartment, I get the feeling I should aim for efficiency rather than luxury, and just use the old Bic disposable.

But then I leave for work and probably spend about one hour stroking my face and enjoying the closeness. And then I spend the rest of the day thinking about my razors and how much I want to get home to them again.

Really, it's a funny relationship, but I don't have any plans to end it.

Rob

I don't shave every day and haven't for some time. I don't think I need to.

The shaves I enjoy most now are the ones before going out. I don't know why, I don't generally make an effort when I'm going out but I sure as hell go out with a damn good shave.