Thread: any other newbs obsessed?

It's not you. I'm using a straight for about 2 months now and I already have:

1 Razor I shave with
1 Shavette
6 Dirty to busted razors to clean/restore/scale/whatever
2 Soaps
3 Brushes
1 Shaveready razor en-route

For christmas I'm asking for tools(for the restorations), soaps and balms. And I want hones to start honing.

My girlfriend doesn't mind I talk about it a lot. She's happy I found a hobby with very traditional aspects to it(being an ITguy that's kinda new for me). She is also an enabler, as she got me 2 razors to restore already without any special reason.

So just have you wife be happy for you(and keep on getting a smooth shave)

Welcome!!! Ive been Str8 shaving for years and My wife does the same thing when I talk about shaving. A smile,a up and down nod and a look on her face like shes faking interest. It probably wont change.Look at the bright side,if shes not interested,this is one thing in your house she wont want to take over.

Originally Posted by Goatee

My wife can't understand why I love to talk about shaving now.

She's not hostile or anything...she just shakes her head and smiles.

Am I the only one that has gotten mildly obsessed with this "old school" style of shaving?

Later,
Goatee

I am totally obsessed. Received my first razor in the mail last Friday. I've purchased at least 10 more since...

Thanks, everyone.

I was afraid I was going crazy. No guarantee I'm not, but at least it's not a lonely trip.



Later,
Goatee

I just got the "You're a DORK" comment about 1 minute ago... It gets rough some days...

Your cool!!! Im a dork everyday, as stated by SWMBO.

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

I just got the "You're a DORK" comment about 1 minute ago... It gets rough some days...

I'm a week in and I have already purchased:

4 bokers
Henkels
2 Dubl Ducks
Rogers Cutlery
Dovo invisibile edge
JR Torrey

and probably some more bokers before the next few days end.

My wife recently told me that Im going to have more beauty products than she does.

Im trying to tell her that its a Masculine Ritual not Masculine Vanity!


Im only a month into this new hobby, but you know what, she isn't complaining about this one. This is a lot less expensive than musical instruments!

But yeah, Im obsessed, I now have to razors and my bathroom spot is turning into a mini man-salon.


I told my wife that Im going to grow my beard out after i aquire all this new shaving gear lolololo.



Eric

Yeah, some people just don't understand what the big deal about something as simple as shaving is. There's so much more than just removing unwanted hair, it's a form of zen, a way to relax. Every member here is in the same boat as you are, we know exactly what your talking about!

Hi,

It is new so you want to share your excitement with others. Your SWMBO may be the one you share new interested with. I've been using straights since January this year, thanks to my brother. I have to say I really like them over other shaving methodes.

I've acquired a few ebay buys and a new strop too. For some reason I have taken to honing and have a set of norton stones and a chinese stone. Either way, it comes down to sharing your interest. I drop the comment on clients sometimes. Some are receptive and we talk more and others just make stereo type comments like "I'd cut my face up". You don't talk further with those not interested. Hence SRP, Like minded people.

- Mike