Thread: What's your favourite aspect of shaving?

Since i’m A morning shaver to me it’s a good way to start my day. Shaving(wet shaving) the old fashion way is very relaxing and to me it gave me the boost to start my day, almost like a nice cup of coffee. I do straight shave on occasion(about 2 times a week) and the rest is Shavette, DE and SE’s.

I thought I'd resurrect this thread.

Nothing has changed much for me, I still find straight razor shaving and all its accoutrements fascinating.
On a Sunday I like to indulge in a traditional English shave; a nice old Sheffield with my Neil Miller or Westholme Shell strop, Simpsons shaving brush and a luxurious soap or cream paired with its scent from a classic perfumer such as Floris or barber like Penhaligons.
I find myself reaching for these classic scented fragrances more and more, perfumers from St James' and Jermyn street that have been adorning Royalty and the well healed gentlemen for generations.

So what's your favourite aspect of this sport?

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

I thought I'd resurrect this thread.

Nothing has changed much for me, I still find straight razor shaving and all its accoutrements fascinating.
On a Sunday I like to indulge in a traditional English shave; a nice old Sheffield with my Neil Miller or Westholme Shell strop, Simpsons shaving brush and a luxurious soap or cream paired with its scent from a classic perfumer such as Floris or barber like Penhaligons.
I find myself reaching for these classic scented fragrances more and more, perfumers from St James' and Jermyn street that have been adorning Royalty and the well healed gentlemen for generations.

So what's your favourite aspect of this sport?

Notwithstanding that I haven't shaved in ten months, my favorite part of shaving has always been the entire SOTD/FOTD proceeding: Posing, photographing, processing, and posting.

"...the rest is commentary; go and learn it."

That's interesting, I really enjoy looking through sotd, we have some exceptional photographers on SRP. I also love seeing someone post heirloom pieces. Going back to earlier post, the connection to someone's father; grandfather or great grandfather creates a bond that no amount of money can give.

Hmmmm.
I have it separated, shaving, collecting, and restoring. I do enjoy all of those. I got to this hobby looking for a way to be clean shaven without the rash, or discomfort. I do enjoy being clean shaven and the process of getting there. The brushes, the soaps, the razors are all a pleasure, the ending shave is always a delight.

I can see collecting and restoring as a separate entity. I don't have much time to carry out the restoration of a razor but very much enjoy watching the "what are you working on" thread evolve. The help members give to each other is lovely to see. I've often looked at a razor a thought "that's a windchime only to be proved wrong.

I would have to say my favorite aspect of shaving is :

The Result

Pete <:-}

It changes for me. Right now im into the scents of soaps.

I enjoy many aspects of this hobby, but I really got into it for a confortable irritation free shave. The morning ritual is my daily meditation.

What’s really magical for me is that first shave after bringing back a vintage razor into service after many years of dormancy.

I too appreciate most of the aforementioned aspects. I for one have never been big on scents but do enjoy most all the rest. The reminiscent aspect I cherish deeply. I have my father's straight and his Hazel Atlas milk glass mug. I can still hear the clink, clink ,clink of the brush on the inside. Makes me a little misty everytime. Miss you Dad.
For me though, as much as I love the other parts, the part that draws me the most is the artform. Like making a fine tea in the Kung Fu method it's the honing of a skill that has a paradoxically hidden complexity. Anyone can squeeze goo out of a can and scape a disposible Bic across their face but "shaving" is an artform. I guess the Zen term would be mindfulness. I prefer the words of arguably the wisest of men King Solomon.
"So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for that is his lot. Who can bring him to see what will be after him?" ECC 3:22

"Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God.For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart." ECC 5:19-20

"And I commend joy, for man has nothing better under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with him in his toil through the days of his life that God has given him under the sun." ECC 8:15

True wisdom is not elaborate or complex, deep or convoluted. It is actually very simple yet complex within it's simplicity...like the ART of shaving.