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    Default Wife+Daughter+Dog+Cat=Poor Shave

    I have noticed that when my daughter and wife are home, and the dog is chasing the cat, my quality of shave is degraded.
    Conversely, when everyone is asleep and quite, my shaves are outstanding.
    Thoughts?

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    Default Wife+Daughter . . .

    Hello, JM:

    This is a good opportunity for you sharpen your focus on the shave even more by shutting out everything around you. I have done this for years at the health club and at home. It takes a little practice, but the rewards are worth it.

    By the way, welcome to Straight Razor Place.

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    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.

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    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?

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ace View Post
    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.
    Get a divorce or put the razor to her face and see if she is keen on bumping your elbow then! I bet she won't be too keen to be such a fool when it is her skin at risk!


    Mick

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    You're not a divorce lawyer by any chance, are you?

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    'fraid not mate, but I reckon you got good grounds for getting one. Sounds bloody dangerous to me. A decent jog on the elbow at just the wrong moment could see her a widow and collecting on your will and insurance money. "Such a terrible, terrible accident, but you know, Ace did shave with one of those awfully dangerous straight razors. It was bound to happen one day! [Lifts teacup delicately to touch lips with pinky finger perfectly poised]


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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    'fraid not mate, but I reckon you got good grounds for getting one. Sounds bloody dangerous to me. A decent jog on the elbow at just the wrong moment could see her a widow and collecting on your will and insurance money. "Such a terrible, terrible accident, but you know, Ace did shave with one of those awfully dangerous straight razors. It was bound to happen one day! [Lifts teacup delicately to touch lips with pinky finger perfectly poised]


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    And they wonder why I 'Breadknife' all my straights before I shave. Now, where is that pre-nuptial agreement?

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    Now I know what to tell you if you ask why you're getting such a terrible shave...


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