Got a wrench thrown in the shaving machine

[AzleConcertina]

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.

[MattCB]

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

[JimBC]

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.

[Datsots]

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

[thebigspendur]

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

[cpcohen1945]

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

[JimmyHAD]

I applaud you for honoring your fathers decision.

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

[bombay]

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

[JoeLowett]

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

[Chugach68]

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.