Why Do You Shave With a Straight Razor?
Gentlemen,
I am writing an article for a magazine on the world of straight razor shaving: that it is far from a lost art. I have an 800-word limit, about three pages, double spaced, and will have to keep it tight and well-focused.
Please answer this question: WHY DO YOU SHAVE WITH A STRAIGHT RAZOR?
Although I will not give attributions, I might use one or two quotes, depending on what I get from you. Please keep your answer to about two or three lines maximum, and well focused on the topic. Also, please use proper English. If you want, include how long you have shaved with a straight razor.
Again, the question is: WHY DO YOU SHAVE WITH A STRAIGHT RAZOR?
Thank you, gentlemen.
Regards,
Obie
obieyadgar.com
Why Do You Shave With a Straight Razor?
My dear SiRed8,
Thank you for your advice not to plagiarize Mr. Gad's commentary on this topic. With enough confidence in my own work, I fail to see the need to plagiarize anyone. Besides, plagiarizing is unprofessional as well as unethical.
My post asked for a maximum of three lines of commentary, portions of which I might possibly drop into my article as a short quote. Provided the quote fits. Otherwise I know what I will write all by my little old self, since writing is what I do for a living.
Thanks again for your thoughts.
Regards,
Obie
Why I shave with a straight razor.
I am a classical musician and understand very well the process by which one learns to use all physical/mental processes in concert in order to gracefully manipulate an instrument. My experience with straight razors is no different. By using these same sensitivities, I've gone from novice "face hacker" to "pretty good" shaver. I do enjoy the over all ritual immensely, but the real pleasure is in the shave - in fact when I finish, I often find myself reflecting on it the same way I would after having finished a concert...how did I do?, that part was great, that was only so so, next time let me try this or that, etc...I think I actually put the same focus and connection together shaving as when I practice. I appreciate all the other comments people have made as well - they all apply...the monastic quality of the experience, making something that would otherwise be boring invigorating, saving the earth from tons of plastic, etc...There is a bug and I sure do have it. I've spent enough time thinking about it that I've even dreamed about on more than one occasion!
Many thanks for the opportunity to share!
Julian
Why Do You Shave With a Straight Razor?
Gentlemen,
Many thanks for your responses. I found several really good quotes.
The article is slated for January. I'll keep you apprised.
Regards,
Obie