Thread: A message to the discouraged

Hi all,

First, my apologies for being an absentee member these past few months. Restoration work has been very busy, and my wife and I are moving next week. My priorities have shifted slightly as I've packed up our house! But that's a whole other story....

....here's what I really wanted to say:


To the beginners, or anyone getting frustrated,

My wife and I just returned home from a quick jaunt to Washington, DC (this was booked before we decided to buy and move houses!). Prior to this trip, I was getting a bit frustrated with my shaves. They weren't really where I wanted them to be. My lather was fine, my razors were sharp, but I think I was just getting tired. Straight shaving was feeling to be a bit of grind, rather than the enjoyable experience that it has been in the past.

On the trip, with carry-on bags, I packed some good shave cream, and a disposable razor. I'm not adept with a DE, so that was out of the question. We stayed at our B and B for three nights. Each morning I got up, showered and shaved. Each morning that disposable razor ripped apart my face. It left my skin raw and stinging, and it wasn't until much later that my cheeks had calmed down.

We came home Sunday evening. On monday, I woke up and shaved with a straight. It felt just like it used to. Smooth, gentle, and left my skin feeling perfect.

Take what you may from this, as it's merely a personal account of my three disposable days. I however, have a renewed sense of respect and adoration for my razors.

Sometimes a change or a rest are good after all.

All the best,
Maxi