Thread: What to tell the wife.

Well I've been bitten by the bug. I only have one shave ready razor, but I have more to be honed. I've shaved about 4 or 5 times with the straight. The only time I have enough time for a relaxing time consuming shave is on Sunday. I think I'm getting better at it. The last shave I was really proud of myself. Only one or two little nicks and a bunch of irritation on my neck in a spot I went over about ten times because I just can't seem to get that spot smooth. It's just the direction the hair grows there, I just can't seem to get it smooth there. But I didn't know about the irritation until my wife told me.Well to the point,When I went out in the sun the wife could see the irritation and nicks and again started carrying on about your going to cut your neck. Why are you doing this to yourself. Your going to get scars. And so on. I try and be nice, And I let her know that I hope I'm not going to here it every time I shave. But I been challenged now by the razor. And I'm going to get to where I can shave with a straight with no nicks. So what to tell the wife so she leaves me alone when I shave. I mean with out her being mad at me about it. I enjoy shaving with the straight razor and I'm determined to get good at it.

Until I got to the "without her being mad at me" part of the query, I was going to suggest two loving words...

"shut up!"

Since you don't want her mad, I'd suggest "I'm learning how to do this. Millions of men have shaved this way so obviously it's possible for me, unless you married an absolutely useless twit, so please just leave me alone to figure this out."

Originally Posted by Guarnera

Well I've been bitten by the bug. I only have one shave ready razor, but I have more to be honed. I've shaved about 4 or 5 times with the straight. The only time I have enough time for a relaxing time consuming shave is on Sunday. I think I'm getting better at it. The last shave I was really proud of myself. Only one or two little nicks and a bunch of irritation on my neck in a spot I went over about ten times because I just can't seem to get that spot smooth. It's just the direction the hair grows there, I just can't seem to get it smooth there. But I didn't know about the irritation until my wife told me.Well to the point,When I went out in the sun the wife could see the irritation and nicks and again started carrying on about your going to cut your neck. Why are you doing this to yourself. Your going to get scars. And so on. I try and be nice, And I let her know that I hope I'm not going to here it every time I shave. But I been challenged now by the razor. And I'm going to get to where I can shave with a straight with no nicks. So what to tell the wife so she leaves me alone when I shave. I mean with out her being mad at me about it. I enjoy shaving with the straight razor and I'm determined to get good at it.

First, I'm sure (or rather, I hope) you were exaggerating with going over a spot ten times. If it's not smooth after one or two passes, then just save it for another day -- I promise you that it will come eventually with experience.

Next, start with one or two passes. Learn the growth pattern of your beard, particularly under the jawline, as that's one of the most tedious and important aspects of shaving.

If you're still new, then the first goal should be a presentable shave. If you can feel stubble going across- or against-the-grain then don't worry about it. Master the art of minimal pressure and proper angle first, and everything else will fall in place.

That's a tough one...Many of us still get cut once in a while, it's just part of the game.
I had a little nick on my neck today, and I didn't even realize I did it. The blade, a Boker Red Injun is just super sharp....Maybe you can reason with her, Tell her it'll take you a while to get the hang of it, but once you do, You'll get super close shaves, she might like the way it feels, or do what I did, and Divorce her sorry A**, Just kidding my friend...My GF freaks out when I get a box in the mail..."What, More razor stuff?" I tell her, "No, I'm testing these products for a friend...."

If she comes in while your shaving, Remind her that you have a surgically sharp instrument in your hand, and wave it around a little for effect with a crazed look in your eye....

I don't know how long you've been married, but heck, haven't you learned to tune her out yet? Just go ahead and shave. As soon as my wife starts giving me a hard time about anything, I go right into wifey squelch mode and she just starts sounding like the teacher on the "Peanuts" movies. You know, "Wha wha wha whaw wha". that's all I hear.

Tell her to get off your back or you will shut her off for a month or two. Yes, I mean, no nookie!

Explain why it's important to you and that no one you are aware of has actually died from shaving with a straight, she'll understand.

I'm also new to SR shaving and I get the same speech from my wife, only less harsh. Just smile, and once you start getting DFS regularly, she will have no choice but to love the smooth skin.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Until I got to the "without her being mad at me" part of the query, I was going to suggest two loving words...

"shut up!"

Since you don't want her mad, I'd suggest "I'm learning how to do this. Millions of men have shaved this way so obviously it's possible for me, unless you married an absolutely useless twit, so please just leave me alone to figure this out."

Ron, you sir have a way with words

Originally Posted by Utopian

Until I got to the "without her being mad at me" part of the query, I was going to suggest two loving words...

"shut up!"

Since you don't want her mad, I'd suggest "I'm learning how to do this. Millions of men have shaved this way so obviously it's possible for me, unless you married an absolutely useless twit, so please just leave me alone to figure this out."

Maybe Glen will read this post and coat it with some sugar!!!!!