Thread: THE HOLY GRAIL

Obie,

As you know, today I just received my DOVO Bismarck 5/8 spike tip from Lynn and soon will join the elite ranks of straight razor shavers. As such, I'm looking through the mist, hoping to catch a glimse of the Holy Grail - unlike those of you who already have it within your grasp.

Have you seen the Pixar animated movie Ratatouille? Even though it is a children's movie, you owe it to yourself to watch it if you have not already. In one scene the restaurant critic Anton Ego tastes the protagonist Remy's ratatouille and is instantly transported back to a warm and happy time in his childhood. The visual and audio effects used in this scene are stunning.

This is what I imagine the Holy Grail of shaves to be like - the here and present whisked away and for a moment, nothing else matters: just a guy, some lather, and a sweet blade singing it's way effortlessly through stubble.

Thanks to Obie and all of you for sharing your version of nirvana with us newbies. It is a source of inspiration for us all.

I know that there has already been a thread about favorite classical music, but Obie, I'd be honored if you'd suggest the "perfect" classical piece for me to play during my first straight razor shave.

Greg