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    Default Had an epiphany

    If I'm having a great shave and let my mind wander off to thinking about how good my shave is going, the shave will no longer go good.

    If I take my time, concentrate on the elements that give me a good shave, then I will actually have a great shave to enjoy later. Guess it's sort of counting my eggs before they've hatched.

    Just wanted to share.

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    Maybe its because I only have about 3 months experience, but I definitely find that I have to give shaving my full concentration. The moment my mind wanders, I lose the right angle and pressure.

    I'm not sure if its me, my inexperience or something else. I'm sure some of the more experienced guys here will chime in shortly though.

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    Yes, I have found it essential to keep 100% concentrated on what I am doing when shaving. If I start zoning or drifting I will start making mistakes.

    I think the concentration required in shaving is one of the aspects that attributes to the calming aspect......

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    No matter how long you have been using a straight there is no auto pilot mentally wise. Lose focus and you are inviting trouble.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    No matter how long you have been using a straight there is no auto pilot mentally wise. Lose focus and you are inviting trouble.
    Big +1.

    Every now and then someone will post that they have X amount of shaves under their belt (no snickering...) and they now feel so comfortable that they go on autopilot and don't even think about they shave anymore. Then a week later they're posting pictures of the 2" gash they just got on the cheek, or a pic of a half-severed ear lobe dangling in the air.....

    A bit exaggerated perhaps, but TBS's point is valid. Whether SR veteran or newb, you're concentration should ALWAYS be on the task at hand.

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    my issue is that if I don't pay attention, I end up pressing too hard and getting little micro-cuts and bad burn. For some reason I struggle to get the idea that I have to scrape my hair off my face out of my head. It's hard!

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    My earlobe knows exactly what you are talking about!

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    Default I bet THAT hurt!

    As much as I hate to, I must agree with Nelson. I haven't been at this (or anything) as long as him, but I have found that I still have to focus.

    This isn't easy for me, I'm used to putting things on auto-pilot once I learn them. This skill has taught me a lesson. Just goes to show that even the most intelligent of us can learn something new.

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    if my mind wanders, the blade wanders... no bueno.
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    Yeap, no bueno alright; got a one in scar in my left cheek to remind me. HOG

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