Shaving by Candle Light

Anyone else ever shave by candle light?

My shower is in the main bath but my shave-cave is in the 1/4 bath in my bedroom.

Mama gets up quite a bit later than I do and the door was removed for space considerations years ago. So to not blind her with the lights I set two candles up. One on the window ledge to my right and one on top of the commode tank to my left.

Not a lot of light but seems to be quite sufficent. I do have a shave basen with mirror and candlesticks in the bedroom but have not quite worked up to that. I prefer more water than the basen will hold.

Zacsdaddy

Sounds cool. I'm half blind so to me it's all by feel pretty much anyway.

If you're making the most of a situation then my hat goes off to you, but if I try something like this (out of novelty or necessity) I think I'd try it with some of the oil lamps we have. One lamp has to be the equivalent of 3 or 4 candles. I use to read/study by them. For that application they where great. Candles made my eyes strain, lamps were just right. They've got oil now that is pretty-much scent-less.

We have a wealth of oil lamps. We also dip our own candles. A regular flat wick oil lamp will put out about 12 watts of light. An Alladin lamp will put out about 50 watts. I can set one on top of the stove at the end of the hall and light the living room, kitchen and hall. Plus the oil lamps would not set where I need them.

Zacsdaddy

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Zacsdaddy

We have a wealth of oil lamps. We also dip our own candles. A regular flat wick oil lamp will put out about 12 watts of light. An Alladin lamp will put out about 50 watts. I can set one on top of the stove at the end of the hall and light the living room, kitchen and hall. Plus the oil lamps would not set where I need them.

Zacsdaddy

---

HAHAAA...dang, "preachin' to the choir," uh? Hand-dipped candles are definitely on the list of little side projects I'd like to take up some time. If they won't fit, they won't fit...and sounds like your set for a lifetime supply of candles!
:beer2:

Can't say I've ever done the candle light thing, but it sounds relaxing. My only concern would be missed spots from shaving with low light.....

Brilliant!

Along with razors I have a fascination with kerosene lamps and lanterns. I am going to shave by the soft glow of kerosene later tonight. Thanks for the idea!

If she sleeps longer than you, I assume she's not going to to bed earlier. So, why don't you shave in the evening instead?

She goes to bed earlier and sleeps later and still complains about not gettong enough sleep. I did try shaving at night but just prefer the mornings. I do have another brush and soap set-up in the main bath. That way I just have to grab my razor and strop.

Zacsdaddy

Maybe some kind of roll up "door"/blind or curtain, but the candlelight thing sounds cool too.

Jim

I plan on installing a "pocket" door someday. You know how it goes, life gets in the way of our plans.

Zacsdaddy

Sounds very relaxing to me...I would love to try it one day but I think I will wait until I am shaving more by feel rather than sight...

I have on several occasions it's very theraputic especially when the wife and kids are gone. It takes a little more practice having less light.

Maybe you should move your shave cave in the main bathroom. (You could do it while she sleeps :)).

Attachment 158582
I did my shave this morning with candle light, electricity had gone off... But I might do it again by choice next time !

Looks like a precarious perch for that bowl!

I try not to hit it !