I like my morning ritual a lot. After I brush my teeth, I shave, and then I have a coffee before I get dressed.
I used to hate shaving, just an annoying chore that gave me razor burn and bumps, that I had to do because I can’t grow a beard. So I switched to an old style double sided blade safety razor. Yup, like your grandpa. Yes, they still make those. I also got a badger brush for lathering, and I make a ritual of it. When I start, it’s like “ok, it’s time for something pleasant that I can’t rush, and I will do it, and I will enjoy it”. And you know what? I do enjoy it. The old timey razor irritates my skin a lot less, the result is better and smoother, and I like how the brush feels on my face. I feel like I look good when I’m done.
And I got a nice coffee machine, and good coffee, and I take the time to enjoy it before I leave for work.
Safety razors are great. One time purchase of a good quality one with very cheap blades that come in the hundreds. No stupid disposable plastic sticks.
I don’t see why it would be any different, but you should stretch the skin you shave anyway. You can also buy a stiptic pencil if you’re worried about knicks.
Sorry, no idea. I can imagine it being a little harder if you’ve been using the pivoting style razors. You have to keep the safety razor at the correct angle yourself or you don’t get shaved.
I like my morning ritual a lot. After I brush my teeth, I shave, and then I have a coffee before I get dressed.
I used to hate shaving, just an annoying chore that gave me razor burn and bumps, that I had to do because I can’t grow a beard. So I switched to an old style double sided blade safety razor. Yup, like your grandpa. Yes, they still make those. I also got a badger brush for lathering, and I make a ritual of it. When I start, it’s like “ok, it’s time for something pleasant that I can’t rush, and I will do it, and I will enjoy it”. And you know what? I do enjoy it. The old timey razor irritates my skin a lot less, the result is better and smoother, and I like how the brush feels on my face. I feel like I look good when I’m done.
And I got a nice coffee machine, and good coffee, and I take the time to enjoy it before I leave for work.
Safety razors are great. One time purchase of a good quality one with very cheap blades that come in the hundreds. No stupid disposable plastic sticks.
Would they work on legs or would my knees get cut to ribbons?
I don’t see why it would be any different, but you should stretch the skin you shave anyway. You can also buy a stiptic pencil if you’re worried about knicks.
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Any idea how they fare for head shaving?
Sorry, no idea. I can imagine it being a little harder if you’ve been using the pivoting style razors. You have to keep the safety razor at the correct angle yourself or you don’t get shaved.
Ah, makes sense. I use one that can pivot, but also has the single blade on the back. Maybe I’ll try it out. Thanks for the info.