Thread: Got a wrench thrown in the shaving machine

Well, that's a bummer. Fortunately you will have another 60+ years after you move out to master the art

You've got all the time in the world. Your still ahead of most for knowing that a straight razor world exists at all. Have patience, sometimes us dads can be....a little too much. We don't mean to be. Keep learning and should be easier to get back into it.

The good news is that you can still use a good soap, brush, and shaving skills with a disposable.

I applaud you for honoring your fathers decision.

Jonathan

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

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"?

Originally Posted by Datsots

I applaud you for honoring your fathers decision.

+1 Good to hear that there are people who have that much respect for their parents.

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

Originally Posted by bombay

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

Haha! That put a smile on my face!