Thread: Wedding day shave dilemma!

Originally Posted by wvbias

JL,
Not really sure, I just saw where RobertLampo
mentioned it, and said that Classic carries
it. To be honest, I haven't had to use
a styptic pencil since I gave up the DE.

I suppose that the liquid might not leave
the white residue on your face....


Terry

I dunno, maybe? I have only used one twice...after the second time it burned so damn bad I decided I would rather just bleed for a while...

Originally Posted by JLStorm

I dunno, maybe? I have only used one twice...after the second time it burned so damn bad I decided I would rather just bleed for a while...

Yeah, I know what you mean. That styptic pencil I have
is huge, it about 3 1/2 inches long. Those things would
have to last for years, even under HEAVY USE.


Terry

I actually shave better when I'm rushed and nervous.. One of my best shaves was when I was running late for a job interview lol. If you're addicted to shaving with straights, go and do it. Just treat it as a regular shave and don't focus on anything else. Focus your mind on your objective: Eliminate the stubble with no quarter and extreme prejudice

P.S. Worst case scenario (as someone else suggested), give yourself time to stop bleeding, scrape off the scab, find a woman with a similar skintone to yours and use her makeup to cover it up (no joke).

The reason I suggested makeup is psychological: You can think to yourself even if you do get cut, you have a viable out. That way you're less likely to cut yourself.
Also, remember that your future wife (congrats, btw. ) will be able to casually mention to her gfs that HER hubby only shaves with a straight and he gets the best baby-smooth shaves. Their hubbies will either curse you to 9 hells or praise you to 7th heaven (in case they really do take up SR-shaving) lol

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Also, remember that your future wife (congrats, btw. ) will be able to casually mention to her gfs that HER hubby only shaves with a straight and he gets the best baby-smooth shaves. shaving) lol

Actually Im pretty sure she will keep on calling me a lunatic with serious issues. At first she liked the baby smooth skin, now she just thinks Im nuts...

I would say it all depends on hoe you spend the night before. If you go straight home after the rehearsal you would probably be OK to use the straight. If all of your friends who could not make it to the bachelor party convince you to go out and have one great last night with the guys you would probably be better off to use a DE. I would just say to wait until the moment and then decide on how you feel. If you are nervous about cutting yourself you probably will, if you are relaxed you'll be fine no matter what razor you use.

You've been shaving with a straight razor long enough now man. Just give yourself extra time, play some music you really enjoy and savor your last shave as a single man. You could shave the night before instead of day of. And if it's a minor nick, just make sure the photographer gets your "good" side.

Having been married before, I can also tell you that you don't really get nervous until you walk into the church (or wherever you're getting married) and down that aisle. During the shave you'll probably be as relaxed as you've ever been. You've made the decision to pledge your life to one woman, and although it's scary, you're certain it's the right thing to do. The nervousness only comes when you're standing in front of her family (particularly her dad) and swearing that you're going to love, honor, and cherish her til the end of time. Congratulations, and best of luck with your marriage. Don't sweat the shave...that part'll be easy.

JL,

Why be nervous on your wedding day? This is a decision the two of you made together, and while most consider their wedding day a "big event", the big event already happened when you popped the question and she accepted. Now you are just celebrating that fact. No need to be nervous or worry. Relax and enjoy it. Face it, your life pretty much ended when she said yes! Oh, and I hope the ring that she got you fits snugly in your nose. If it's too loose, it can cause chaffing!

Congrats and best of luck.

RT

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

JL,

Why be nervous on your wedding day? This is a decision the two of you made together, and while most consider their wedding day a "big event", the big event already happened when you popped the question and she accepted. Now you are just celebrating that fact. No need to be nervous or worry. Relax and enjoy it. Face it, your life pretty much ended when she said yes! Oh, and I hope the ring that she got you fits snugly in your nose. If it's too loose, it can cause chaffing!

Congrats and best of luck.

RT

Lol thanks! Its not the marriage that is making me nervous...I wanted to get married in hawaii before the honeymoon. Its the wedding and all that goes with it that is making me nervous...its become this huge ordeal...but hey, I bought myself a new razor today for the event so not all is lost.