Thread: Got a wrench thrown in the shaving machine

Well, I got my first razor (just a cheap one with disposable blades and a guard, nothing fancy) on Sunday, and, for my first time shaving with a straight razor, it went pretty well. No major discomfort (granted, I was using just hot water), and only one nick, which wasn't very bad.. However, here's where the road ends, Im afraid. While my mom bought me the razor, and encourages me to use it, my dad, on the other hand, won't let me use it. And, as I live with my dad, that pretty much puts my plans for shaving with a straight on hold (until college, that is).


I've pretty much accepted the fact (as miffed as I am about it), and thus, won't try to fight my dad's judgement (he's never used a straight razor before, so....). Although I'll stick around and will be asking quite a few questions.

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 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!

Two major thumbs up for NOT sounding like a pissy, self-centered, self-important, know-all, nobody understands, wah wah wah teenage nincompoop. There is a lot of that going around, kid. I applaud you for quietly manning up to his rules in his house, no matter how foolish it seems. Pat on the back. Beard'll be there. Let me be the first to "Thank You" here.

Good sound (adult) thinking on your part!!! :

Have you considered what 'may be' the next best thing and that is a DE??

I'd run the idea past your father before you even attempt to get one!!