Thread: Shaving in Public

There's nothing wrong with keeping your golf balls clean.

It's gotta be done, I suppose.

Gentlemen,
About two or three years ago I was shaving at the gym daily — with the straight razor. I packed everything in my wet pack as if traveling, including my straight razor, which I stropped at home. Ah, there is nothing like lathering up and shaving with the straight after a lazy tour of the steam bath. Fellow gym members were curious. Some asked questions. Some had no idea straight razors still existed, and that some gentlemen still used them. I held many conversations with them about the world of traditional shaving. Several were even converted to double edge shaving — no one to straight. My shaves were a pleasure. They still are, although I no longer shave at the gym. So, gentlemen, if you want to shave straight at the gym, enjoy the experience.

Way to go Obie !!

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,
About two or three years ago I was shaving at the gym daily — with the straight razor. I packed everything in my wet pack as if traveling, including my straight razor, which I stropped at home. Ah, there is nothing like lathering up and shaving with the straight after a lazy tour of the steam bath. Fellow gym members were curious. Some asked questions. Some had no idea straight razors still existed, and that some gentlemen still used them. I held many conversations with them about the world of traditional shaving. Several were even converted to double edge shaving — no one to straight. My shaves were a pleasure. They still are, although I no longer shave at the gym. So, gentlemen, if you want to shave straight at the gym, enjoy the experience.

Ditto for me

Honestly though I would wait for the sink closest to the wall to set up at, that way I only had to watch people from one direction..

Just my opinion but personally I wouldn't do it. The gym I go to when in Asia has the usual exercise stuff and also jacuzzis, sauna and a steam room. I can imagine it would be a pleasure to lather up right after a steam session and a shower but for starters I'd be bothered taking my gear with me and I'm pretty sure both the assistants and other patrons would come to me asking questions, gawking...would do nothing for my concentration and it would take away the enjoyment I derive from my leisurely straight shaves, they're as much a meditation moment to me as a functional activity. But then I stipulate that I'm not the most sociable guy on the planet during my off the job time so ymmv, this is just my own, highly subjective view.

I dont think I could for the simple reason that I'm a shaving pig and would feel guilty making such a mess, and would wind up having to clean a public bathroom. Hell when I rinse my face alone, I lean over the tub to keep the spashing to a minimum.

Just wip out your razor and start talking crazy and the whole place will be yours.

That's good. Don't forget the camo for full effect.

Shaving at the gym or in a public bath is nothing for me, maybe when i got no time but regularly shaving is a ritual for me, always in the same way and with the same arrangement, therefore i need quiet and a feeling of security i only have at home.

Just sayin, but back my high school days if you didn't shower after gym class because you were sqeamish,you were looked down upon. And if you didn't shower,the coach would drag you into the shower and or write you up for bein dirty and unhygenic. I'm old skool . And shave........be proud and unabashed ! And as the drill Sgt. would say ......wash yer nasty (expletive).