Thread: ....how can there be this many questions about shaving?!!?

....how can there be this many questions about shaving?!!?

Because we question everything.

I've been thinking the same thing myself lately, and I've come to some conclusions that might help you.

First of all, you have to remember that for the vast majority of the people here, shaving with a straight razor actually has very little to do with removing facial hair. It's a hobby and/or it's about a little pampering. (nothing wrong with that)

If all you want to do, is get a good shave with a straight razor, it's really WAY more simple that a lot of folks make it out to be. If all you want to do is get a good shave with a straight, there's just 10 easy steps to follow.

1. Get a good razor that somebody else honed. (does not need to be expensive)
2. Get a good strop. (does not need to be expensive)
3. Get some decent shaving soap and/or creme (does not need to be expensive and it doesn't matter which)
4. Get a decent brush (does not need to be expensive)
5. Strop your razor before each use. (Doesn't really matter how much you strop as long as it's at least 20 laps, no more than 100, and it doesn't matter how hard/soft/fast/slow as long as you don't roll the edge or cut your strop)
6. Lather up well enough that the lather covers your skin. ("superlather" is completely unnecessary)
7. Shave with at least two passes. 1 pass that is more or less in the same direction your hair grows, and 1 pass that is more or less across OR against the grain, whatever is comfortable.
8. Clean up after yourself.
9. When your razor starts to tug, touch it up on your favorite cheap barber hone, pasted strop or finishing hone, or send it out to somebody else. (It doesn't matter which)
10. Just remember that it is possible to take straight shaving to an art form AND a science, but you don't have to if you don't want to.


I'm not saying that this is the "right" way to straight shave, or the "best" way, or the "only" way. What I'm saying, is that if you don't want to make a big deal out of using a straight, this is all the more you "need" to do.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Because we question everything.

Why do you say that? Is it because we are seeking the ultimate shave? Is it because we disdain those plastic, multi-bladed monstrosities that are considered "normal" now? Is it because we have not yet decided if Tabac or MWF provides the superior slick lather? Is it possible to compose an entire paragraph of nothing but questions?

- Mark (S-4-C)

Nicely put VeeDubb65,to me its nice to know that you can have a common intrest with soooo many people and have quality discussions,tips and share experiences without feeling out of place. Keep the ?'s coming

Originally Posted by Strapped-4-Cache

Why do you say that? Is it because we are seeking the ultimate shave? Is it because we disdain those plastic, multi-bladed monstrosities that are considered "normal" now? Is it because we have not yet decided if Tabac or MWF provides the superior slick lather? Is it possible to compose an entire paragraph of nothing but questions?

- Mark (S-4-C)

The answer is "MWF".

To all of the above questions.

I would add "aftershave" to VeeDubb65's list. Doesn't have to be expensive but a bit of antiseptic and a little cooling effect is mandatory for me.

Originally Posted by Yahoochiewatchie

....how can there be this many questions about shaving?!!?

Like BeBerlin said, we question everything - we even question how we question, don't we?

Steve, fantastic reply! BRAVO

Lewis

+1 Steve

Could be said louder, but not clearer.

Yes, it is true, we question every thing ...... and we really enjoy it !