Thread: Wife+Daughter+Dog+Cat=Poor Shave

Originally Posted by ace

I think it is crucial to find a calm environment to get a good shave. My wife thinks it's a hoot to bump my elbow while I'm shaving. I'm not so fond of it, and my face is not all that impressed either.

She bumps your arm when youve got a RAZOR TO YOUR THROAT??? Maybe you should cancel any life insurance polices you have...Im just saying........

Originally Posted by ace

I think it is crucial to find a calm environment to get a good shave. My wife thinks it's a hoot to bump my elbow while I'm shaving. I'm not so fond of it, and my face is not all that impressed either.

I'm assuming you're joking here or does she also delight in putting paint in your car's windsield washer? A little acetone in your coffee, perhaps? Do you like honey? I'll bet it's laced with some Ant Terro. Life's fun, ain't it?

hmmm....I have no wife, no daughter, no cat, and my dog sleeps about 20hrs a day.

However, any time I'm rushed I know the shave is going to be icky...no matter how much I tell myself to slow down and relax. This is why I still use the DE more than care to admit.

Now, what's more in line with the thread topic is the fact that I sometimes shave in the morning, and sometimes in the evening...just depends since I can "get away" with 48hr shaves. Over the last few months (especially with holidays) I've noticed that when I do shave in the evenings the mood and mindset I'm in seems to have almost as much effect as the time constraints. Bad Mood=Poor Shave. Great Day, Great Mood=Great Shave. The weird part is that by Bad Mood I don't just mean angry or agitated. Stressed or worried about something or even just being in gloomy slump....basically anything OTHER than the good ole' fashioned cheery frame of mind.

Maybe there's more "Zen" to the art of shaving than we realize?

Yeah I live alone and have gotten in the habit of closing the bathroom door when I shave. A cold dog nose to the crotch could end up in a trip the ER, lol.

As was mentioned there is a lot of Zen to it though. If you get in the habit of relaxing and tuning everything else out you will have a much better experience and end up with a much better shave.

Originally Posted by JMIdeker

I have noticed that when my daughter and wife are home, and the dog is chasing the cat.
Thoughts?

Does the dog chase the cat when your wife and daughter are not at home? The best solution may be to take the dog to a training class.
Divorce, with your wife gaining custody of daughter and pets, should only ever be considered as a last resort.

build a panic/shave room.....at least 8 inches of concrete is recommended for walls.

If you're using the same razor after shaving your wife+daughter+dog+cat, I think I can see why you're getting a poor shave. Shaving dogs is really tough on an edge!