Just Joining but been shaving for over 40 years
Unlike those who had to take those classes mentioned in one of those articles, my dad taught me how to shave. Strangley I can't remember if I taught my son. I was never really good with a straight so immediately jumped to a safety, which I used until about 15 years ago. At that point in time double edged blades were very expensive and hard to come by so I switched to a plastic handled disposable razor. I never really liked them and at first found they gave me a horrible shave. I wnet through various numbers of blades eventually picking 3 or less (less is better than more). There are some really poor quality disposables out there that give a horrible shave. When I switched to disposable I also stopped using a brush and mug set for lather. My first choice was Edge Gel. I've since standardized on canned foam (the $1.00 per can ones). I've gotten my morning bathroom routine down to less than a hlaf hour on have to go into the office work mornings. That includes shower, brush and comb har, shave, brushing teeth, and drying ears. Time is critical on days I have to go into the office. I am now looking to go backwards in my shaving routine. I plan to start with moving to brush and mug lather instead of the foam. Then to a safety razor. And hopefully to a straight razor.
Just Joining but been shaving for over 40 years
Welcome , your plan is the right one! Its time to enyoy your shave and get the diposibles in the trash. Goodluck on your shave pad.
Just Joining but been shaving for over 40 years
Wow. The history of shaving is encapsulated in your life. And now you have come full circle.
Great idea to get a brush and soap. IMO the brush and real lather is what makes shaving a luxury rather than a task.
Also don't hesitate to get a safety razor. They will give you a shave far better than the disposables. No need to wait on that.
Michael