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What was your best shave?
Not really asking about your closest shave, but asking what was your best shaving experience.
Maybe your mood, the time, no rushing, music, gear...everything just all worked.
Since I'm new to straights, I focus more on the experience. If I start a shave and I get a bad vibe, I switch to my DE to finish up. No biggie, I'll try again the next chance I can. Thanks for sharing.
mfalco, now that you are asking this, today was my best shaving experience. And not only because it is Sunday, the most relaxing day of the week. A day to take your time for things.
For several reasons I did not shave for five days. The stubble on my face started to irritate. So this morning after a good sleep I took a long hot shower, leathered my face and started shaving WTG. I leathered my face again and slowly and carefully I did an ATG. For the first time that ATG was also done in the area right under my nose. The result was satisfying, not really smooth but fairly ok and no nicks and cuts.
A few hours later, after a cup of coffee and watching television, I checked my face and noticed that there was some tiny stubble left on my chin and the corners of my mouth. I must have overlooked this. Still a long way to go but I am definitely on the right track.
It was mid-day on a cold fall day when my bail was finally worked out. I didn't look back when the bull said, "I'll see you soon." But he was right, I was going to get time for that one.
I could see my breath as I walked to the car. Mike didn't say anything when I got in except the customary, "hey buddy." He used to work as a bull - there was nothing to be said. It wasn't long before he couldn't handle the stench that was me emanating from a days worth of unbathed jail time. The drive home was cold and quiet.
The scuttle kept the suds warm as I showered and as I lathered after the best shower I had ever had, the lather felt better than any other lather I ever had. Mike walked in and sat on the can. "She's coming tonight to see you off." I put the blade to my face and smiled in the mirror. I always wanted Shaylin. "Do you have the cash brother?" "Yeah'" he said. I continued shaving. It was the best shave of my life prepping for Shaylin's send off. My last shave in the "free world." My last shave not being on a wanted list. I wondered if I could get a good straight in Mexico.
I wasn't serious ^^^ But I think if you were going to go to jail, the shave before would be the best... or if you were going on the lamb. Maybe the shave on your wedding day would be awesome too!
You had me believing!Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
What about shaving the lambQuote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
Is lamb code for... Shaylin? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix
Gotten so every shaves my best shave. Only different.
That's easy: it was this one:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...ml#post1037888
This was 100% down to the setting. It wasn't a particularly great shave in the grand scheme of things. It wasn't the closest or the smoothest. There was nothing fancy about my gear, it wasn't my best brush or my favourite soap. There was no hot shower or hot towels, no alum or Thayers... but man oh man was it ever beautiful. :)
I am waiting for chapter two..........Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
You write it lol. I am thinking chapter two should be called, "Sweet freedom on a Mexican beach." :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RJD
"Jesus loves you" is a nice thing to hear in church, not so much in a Mexican prison! :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
Closest shave is my best shave. That's what shaving is about for me.
My SWMBO has been shaving my face of late due to my hands being laid up. I recently acquired a TI 4/8 shorty (big shout out of thanks to Earcutter and Cangooner!), and she used it for the 1st time on me today. Closest shave she's given me thus far -- only 1 weeper!!!
Monday was one of my best shaves so far. I'd touched up the edge on a balsa/CrOX strop and honed it well. The blade was sweetened nicely and the first pass was quick and effective. No tugging, no skipping, no force needed, no weepers and skin felt great. Even the mouth area seemed easy and I was able to get those pesky whiskers that seem to grow out of the very edge of my lips and have the ability to dodge the blade. :jedi:
I washed my face and thought about how well it was going. :hmmm:
Then I shaved ATG and cut myself twice. :banghead:
Funny about this thread cause I was thinking about this just a few days ago.
I remember it well because I was in a public bath house shaving in Pompeii when Vesuvius went off. I had to run like hell and jump into the sea to get away from the ash. Most didn't make it.
I never did finish that shave. However I did convince Charlie Bresnick to create that Vesuvius razor. You all know why it has the Grim Reaper on it don't you? It's because he came calling on everyone that day in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Think this is a tall tale?
I have one of those razors, and my first shave with it (very recent) was one of the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
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But the best shave I can recall was after I took a week off from shaving, and showering, while camping/hiking. Can't recall what razor I used.
I posted my best shave in the "Shave of the Day" on Nov 3 2011.
It was a crappy phone pic taken of my only razor at the time, my Dovo Bismarck on top of my shaving bowl that I bought while I was away.
I had only been shaving for a few months with a straight and I was still working out the kinks.
I had worked the best 17 hour day of my life that day, trying to get our aircraft serviceable in order to make a return voyage home from my 6 month tour in Sicily. Needless to say I was tired, and obviously pretty excited.
We had to spend the night in St. Johns NFLD, we were put up in a nice inn overlooking the famous George Street. I was too tired to go celebrate. so I hunkered down for a nice pre-slumber shave.
I used the only soap that I owned at the time, a tube of Proraso. No pre-shave, just a hot water rinse of my face.
All I could think about was meeting my little girls on the tarmac back at home, and I obviously got distracted and cut myself.
Never the less, it was the first time in a long time that I had been by myself. It was one of those extremely surreal and 'aware' moments of my life. Giving me time to reflect, appreciate and embrace my situation.
BEST SHAVE EVER.
Great story, and thanks for the mention of St John's. I spent five of the best years of my life in that city. Man, do I ever miss The Duke and late-night conversations with the lamp. Anyone who know The Duke knows what I'm talking about. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ironsidegnr
Clearly I have never been as your talking to a "lamp," or "the lamp" - has given me cause for concern regarding your mental health lol :)
Here is the fine fellow in all his glory. Funny thing is I know at least two others who have also had chats with the lamp. The best conversation was had after I blew out a knee playing soccer and ended up mixing codeine, Guinness, and Dalwhinnie. That was an interesting evening, and definitely *not* a mix I would recommend.Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
The Lamp
Ah, The Duke... the first pub where I was on first-name basis with the owner... :)
I see... so a grand combination of drugs and alcohol, mixed with an "eastern frame of mind" see's you talking to a guy one foot tall who looks like the lone ranger with a set of clown pants on, who is perpetually having great ideas no less - hence the light bulb above his head - should make me think I shouldn't be any less worried?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cangooner
You sir have had a great life :)!!1
