Thread: Boy Scouts and Razors

I did a demonstration for my sons Boy Scout troop on honing and stropping razors Tuesday night.
It was interesting how many boys and fathers came over afterwards to get a closer look and ask questions.
In fact the Troop leader borrowed a razor from me to try it out. I also let the older boys know that it would help with acne. Trying to get them to start young.


In fact they asked me to do a shave demonstration next week. I am a little spooked with that. I don't want any scout earning his first aid badge on me...

Originally Posted by RichZ

In fact they asked me to do a shave demonstration next week. I am a little spooked with that. I don't want any scout earning his first aid badge on me...

You better start wearing your pants while you shave, than...

Originally Posted by superfly

You better start wearing your pants while you shave, than...

Dammm I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to cancel... ROTFLMAO

You won't die if you keep your car in a double-walled garage for one run Just make sure you warn them not to make any sudden noises and not to bump you, while you're doing it.

You may also want to mention this: It's easier for them to learn now as they only have a light hair growth, so the blade won't be getting snagged, and then as they start growing more hair, they'll gradually adjust to it.

Good luck Rich. I get a lot of questions about my shaving habits when people find out that I use a straight. I enjoy answering questions - str8 shaving is so rare that it's intruiging to most people.

Don't let them see the red stuff flow. You'll have a lot of angry parents complainging to you.

-Rob

EXcellent stuff Rich. SPREAD THE WORD.

Gary

hey boyscouts are supposed to be resourceful and good at first aid so they can learn to shave and practice their first aid training. What a deal!

Originally Posted by superfly

You better start wearing your pants while you shave, than...

Is it bad that that was the first thing I thought of as well? Why is it that when the world pictures you shaving Rich, you're naked?

Prepare your lesson plan well in advance so the nerves don't get the better of you and make sure you include a lot of safety messages.

This is very well done indeed. You get a Gold Star!



X

Thanks X for the good advice.

I guess the world just has good taste!!! lol

Rich

Good thing to pass on. I am an old scouter, Eagle scout in 1975, Scoutmaster for 4 years and have many family members in the scouting program. The program has changed many times since my first experience, but always for the benifit of the younger scouts. You have taught them some history and options. Most will move on without considering the straight, but some will actually try and appriaciate it. You have taught history and environemental and truely the self propelled man. My hat is off to you.