Thread: Blasted Eye Glasses

Several years ago I started wearing reading glasses. I asked my wife to get an extension arm mirror for Christmas so I could get the mirror closer to my face. She found a source on the internet. The mirror has a regular mirror and a magnifying side. I use the magnifying side and stow the mirror against the wall when I'm done. This type of mirror is more expensive than a swing arm mirror that can accomplish the same results at less cost. I wanted the extension type for its vintage look. Kind of goes with the straight razor now that I have started using one.

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your continued thoughts on this topic.

By the way, I tried one of those special bathroom mirrors, but soon discovered my condo walls were not exactly stone walls used for castles.

Still, I love your suggestions.

Regards,

Obie

The only problem that I really have is directly under the arms of the glasses. I solve this as best I can by raising the offender an Inch or so, shave and lower. The rest comes with feel as The Bigspendur said. Not sure whether I can really help. Unlike you, I've been wearing the things since I was seven. They're part of the facial furniture. I've been thinking about a magnifying mirror lately though.

How about a monocle? You could switch sides to the one you are not stretching and look cool too!

Gentlemen,

Yes, monocle does sound like a colorful idea. I will definitely keep it in mind.

I often shave at the health club — straight or double edge — and one of these days the local constabulary will probably come and arrest me for my archaic, but delightful, method of adding two more eyes to my face.

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.

Obie

Definitely cool imo

I wear trifocals and can hardly see the large E on the wall chart; however, that has never been a problem straight shaving. It seems as though it is perfectly fine to shave in soft focus. Most of the process is done by muscle memory and feel. Good luck.

Lewis

Originally Posted by Lewis

I wear trifocals and can hardly see the large E on the wall chart; however, that has never been a problem straight shaving. It seems as though it is perfectly fine to shave in soft focus. Most of the process is done by muscle memory and feel. Good luck.

Lewis

I agree...

i have worn glases for about 15 years now i cant see any thing without them but i have found out that after i got the hang of shaving with a straight for the last 2 years now i have done this the last 4 shaves taken my glasses off after i lather up and shave without them on it was scarey as hell the first time but , i relaxted and it was a great shave it was like i did not have to see that good ,because i kenw what i had to do, so just try it and go slow.

I have to wear glasses to do anything... if I want to see anyway. I do however remove them to shave. I lean in real close and can get a good enough idea of where everything is at to make a go at it.

One thing I do do if I need glasses for detail work (trimming up side burns, getting those nose hairs, etc) is turn the glasses up. Put the ear pieces up away from your ears... up by your temples. Looks goofy and it does distort your prescription a bit but you still have use of them and can see. With some extra attention you can work around them when they are like that too and shave.