Thread: Jawing in the Locker Room

Used to DE shave at the YMCA - if I used a straight there, I'd be really worried about a stray accidental elbow (although most of the guys there probably used straights in their youth - fairly aged crowd).

Anyway, one day an elder gentleman used the sink next to mine, gargled, and for some reason spit to the sink without bending, so that his spit bounced from his sink and to my arm. Naaaaaaaaaaaaassssty.

I haven't shaved a the Y since. My other gym near work has a clever octohedron design so you don't spill on each other so I may start DE shaving there - still way too worried about catching an elbow to use a straight.

Thank you, Obie

I think your locker room, straight shaving, banter should be the topic of your next book.

I love it,
nate

Very well written Obie:


I used to take my kit to the gym in fact that was the first reason I made up a travel kit...

Many, many, questions asked and answered there while shaving, never really had a problem getting bumped either...not sure if that was because of the sharp steel or the fact that I am the martial arts instructor there

Always starts with the same statement it seems "I would cut myself" then they start to ask more intelligent questions and tend to get more and more interested when you explain the benefits to the skin... It has always amazed me that so many men do not take care of their face until you give them a "Manly" reason like 3 inches of the sharpest steel known to man ...

Great thread...

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Very well written Obie:


I used to take my kit to the gym in fact that was the first reason I made up a travel kit...

Many, many, questions asked and answered there while shaving, never really had a problem getting bumped either...not sure if that was because of the sharp steel or the fact that I am the martial arts instructor there

Always starts with the same statement it seems "I would cut myself" then they start to ask more intelligent questions and tend to get more and more interested when you explain the benefits to the skin... It has always amazed me that so many men do not take care of their face until you give them a "Manly" reason like 3 inches of the sharpest steel known to man ...

Great thread...

I would cut myself too... in fact, I still do sometimes

I don't live close to an area where I could shave at a gym, but I think I'd really enjoy it. Actually, when I built my last house, I made the bathroom similar to a locker room feel (open shower, tile from floor to ceiling, etc.) because I just enjoy the relaxing feeling of it (comes from playing sports in college, I guess).

I agree with your comment on taking care of my skin... I never thought about it at all until I started using a straight razor. It has proven to be one of the best changes I've ever made for my personal wellbeing (specific to my state of mind and relaxation)... It probably has helped my attitude a bit as well.

+1 to the great thread comment too

Today I had my second ever shave in the gym locker room. I'm feeling a bit disapointed because no-one asked my what I was doing. Everyone behaved like propper gentlemen and went about their business as if it was perfectly normal to have a foreigner like me using a straight razor. It could also be that the Thai men in the locker room are aprehensive about trying to talk to me because they assume that we won't understand each other.
But that not withstanding, finishing a good workout with a sauna and a shave makes me feel refreshed and ready to get on with my day.

My dear Nathan,

I know what you mean about feeling refreshed and ready for the day after a good workout in the gym followed by sauna and shave.

I workout at the gym five days a week without fail. My daughter, being a dietitian and a physical trainer, makes sure I do or she will haunt my dreams.

For me, that 15-minute steam after the workout makes all the difference in the world. By the time I start to shave my beard is as soft as a bed of roses. Is this heaven or what?

I take the weekends off from working out and shave at home. The only thing missing in my little corner of Paradise is the steam.

Regards,

Obie

I dunno about your guys' work outs, but my coach pushes us so hard we can barely move after lifting. And as a result I don't feel like I've worked hard enough if I'm not spent after a lift. Sure the endorphins feel great, and showering after is great, but I dunno what gyms you guys are using and what you're doing for workouts, but after lifting I'm shaking and sore and completely beat, and all I do is eat and pass out, never mind epic sauna and shave routines lol. Mad props to you guys.

Originally Posted by khaos

I dunno about your guys' work outs, but my coach pushes us so hard we can barely move after lifting. And as a result I don't feel like I've worked hard enough if I'm not spent after a lift. Sure the endorphins feel great, and showering after is great, but I dunno what gyms you guys are using and what you're doing for workouts, but after lifting I'm shaking and sore and completely beat, and all I do is eat and pass out, never mind epic sauna and shave routines lol. Mad props to you guys.

I had the same thought. After working with the weights there is no way I am ready for a staight razor shave (too shakey). Maybe after a swim or a stint on the stair climber or rowing machine. But not after pumping iron.

Although I prefer to shave in the calm hours of 5:00 am when even the mice aren't stirring.

I used to work out until I would shake at the end of it and it bothered me... Now I have an involuntary tremor and it doesn't bother me anymore. My wife was afraid I would hurt myself when I first started with a straight razor

I mean- the shaking isn't so much of an issue when that days work out was like, 20k row on the rowing machine, 20km row in a real boat, 45 minute lift session, 45 min core and flexibility session. If I were to shave at any point I would willingly slit my throat lol....

edit: Note: not a typical workout. We only do this kinda thing Monday and Saturday. Normally its only 20-30km total.