Thread: Got a wrench thrown in the shaving machine

Good for you for listening to your dad, however, I would have thought it would be your dad supporting your decision to use a straight and not your mom. If he even tries to get you to use an electric, be afraid...be very afraid. Who knows in the future when you master shaving with a straight, you might be able to teach your dad a new skill. +1 on the advice for getting a brush, soap, and a DE to establish the foundation for wet shaving, plus DE's are more cost effective and give a better shave than some crappy disposable.

Originally Posted by bombay

+1 for blatantly disregarding your dads decision as soon as you get to college!

Lol, i love it when people have different points of view.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I would just remind him that at one time everyone shaved with a straight so what is his concern?

Not quite true:

. . . A lot of people were shaved by their barbers.

I don't know if "self-shaving" was universal, or even really common. I _do_ know that books on "self-shaving" were published -- so it wasn't something that everyone learned from his father.

I agree with other posts:

. . . I commend the OP for waiting till he leaves home;

. . . I suggest getting a DE until that happens.

The DE will probably be acceptable to his father. A good opportunity to develop a light touch, and lathering skills.

. Charles

The one thing I learned in life was , the older I got , the smarter my Dad got. He wasn't right about everything which made me learn neither was I. You will have plenty of time to do as you wish. Good for you on listening to your father wishes.

Just curious: did he give a reason, such as "it's dangerous"?

Well, to say something is dangerous isn't really a good reason to stop someone from using it (most things at your local grocery store, believe it or not, are dangerous!). As its been a few weeks since my dad made his decision, I don't remember his exact reason, but Im guessing it was along the lines that I might hurt myself. Still, Im not complaining!

Show your dad around on the net that people actually use them these days... maybe avoid "cut of the day" or not, there he can see our worst mistakes and not even that is to bad!
I have hurt myself way more on Concertina wire than razors...

I'm glad your sticking it out! Good for you! You will be rewarded just hang in there!

Cudarunner beat me to it. I would suggest wet shaving with a DE. Still gives a great shave and a lot cheaper than the modern cartridges. Lots of blades to choose from, and you can still use brush and lather so you will be an expert "latherer" when you do get back to str8s.

I too suggest a DE over a cart.
Just curious, did your father give a reason for his concern? I would never say question your fathers judgment, as stated above I think the fact you have shown your father the utmost respect on this topic is a testament to you as a person, but maybe the concern is something that is up for discussion.

I am a father, my kids are young so I never really wore the shoes of your father yet, but I can honestly say that if I cracked the whip on something with my kids and my son approached me wanting to talk about it (respectfully) I would be all ears. I might not agree, I might still say no, but nothing risked nothing gained.

Keep us informed on your journey. Hang in there... You can be an honorary member of the 'club ' in the mean time!