I've now been shaving daily for over a year. I knew the whole process had settled deep into muscle memory, but I recently got an impressive reminder.

I got some terrible news yesterday. For hours my hands trembled. Shaving was the last thing on my mind, but I was going to have to pack stuff up and I decided to go ahead and strop a razor.

The moment I had the blade in hand the tremors stopped. My mind quieted down. I could think.

Figuring this was a good sign, I lathered up and gave myself a methodical shave. It was far from my best job, but I didn't nick myself up and it made me feel worlds better.

Your mileage may vary, but I'm now a believer in the therapeutic effects of straight-shaving.