Thread: Wet Shave at the Gym?

I think it's hilarious when you see on the mirror guys just doing double takes like whoa what are you doing... Haha. I am on deployment and I shave in the communal bathroom here. Too funny.


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I do my bimonthly chest shave with a DE at the gym. That way it's not my drain that gets clogged.

Unless you leave your kit at the gym, in my city you could very likely be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon!

If speed is an issue, maybe switch to a DE and save the straight for home? I do like the way you kit is put together, with the foam to hold everything.
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I like my kit too! hehe! I actually think i'll revamp it some time soon. Speed used to be an issue. I just set some boundaries for myself, and got better at shaving. I actually don't have any interest in DE razors. I have nothing against them but part of the art of shaving for me is to keep the edge sharp. I like knowing that my honing skills results in a nice clean shave. That isn't really the case in a DE or Shavette where you replace the blade. Maybe one of these days I'll add them, but for now, it's all straights for me.

I thought about this for a long time, but I don't know if I can shave at my school's gym. My *law school gym.* Too many cranky, paranoid, stressed, eager, and annoying people to be around.

Lawyers ask too many questions. I'm not into talking when I shave. Also, the concealed weapon thing freaks me out. I'm not trying to get expelled because someone else's mom found out some Latin kid carries a knife in his pocket to slice hairs off his face with.

Originally Posted by J743

I thought about this for a long time, but I don't know if I can shave at my school's gym. My *law school gym.* Too many cranky, paranoid, stressed, eager, and annoying people to be around.

Being around affable, goodhearted, well meaning, friendly people isn't the easiest either. A lot of them typically just say Hi and understand when I don't engage. If i have steel on skin, I'm all business, but if I'm lathering up or in between passes, i'm good for a chat.

The concealed weapon thing is kinda disconcerting to me, based on principal. It's not the instrument, it's the use or intent. If I was carrying a wrench in my bag, and bludgeoned someone, then it is a weapon. If I'm using it to turn a bolt, then it's a tool.

I fail to see carrying a straight a crime here in Toronto as they sell them in speciality stores. I'm not sure of the laws here (any Torontonians/Canadians have info?), but until a cop comes and raids my locker it's a non issue.

The shave at the gym was a necessity for me. It took a long time to adjust, but i managed. If you have some reserves about shaving in what seems to be a privately owned facility, I think the bigger picture is what is important. Save the glorious ritual for home.