Your SWMBO and your shaving.

[KennD]

My wife loves seeing me shave with the DE. I think she finds it manly and is happy to see how much I enjoy shaving now, as compared to before when it was a chore with the cartridge razors. I think her only area of concern is always wondering if I'll cut myself by accident since the razors are so much sharper.

Let me reverse this question a bit: Men, think of yourself before you started wetshaving, if there ever was a time. What would your reaction be to a woman who does? Would it be weirded out and turned off or intrigued?

In response to this question - my wife enjoyed seeing me wet-shave so much that she wanted to join in on the fun, so she's been using my razor on her legs. I think it's incredibly sensual to see her shaving with the DE razor, and I think I would have thought the same even if I didn't know how to wet-shave. Plus, if I had me a woman who wet-shaved (legs, not face) before I knew how, I probably would have been fascinated and asked for tips on how to make my own shave experience better!

 

[Dustinl]

Okay, my wife thinks that it's sexy as hell that I wet-shave. She even brags to her friends about it. She loves the soap scents and when i come to bed with aftershave on. On the flip side, she gets a little angry about my vintage razor aquisitions.


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[JPM]

Mine is pretty indifferent, but does like the different scents. Of course, she does get much more interested when she needs to shave her legs and wants me to whip her up some nice lather.

 

[Slartibartfast]

I try to sell a couple shaving items here and there to make her think i'm somehow breaking even......

 

[Pumpkin]

OK. I have found myself in a pleasant, but interesting, situation.
All this made me wonder. What are you guys faced with at home regarding your SWMBO and shaving? Indifference? Quiet acceptance? Support? Or anger at how much money we all spend and how much bathroom we hog?

I'm curious. An interested SWMBO is all new to me.

Sounds to me like you've got a "keeper" there mate.

My wife appreciates the end result of my new hobby. However, when I told her about B&B she did say "don't you already know how to shave?" As for RAD she explained that as "must be a boy thing"....but then she can't understand why I like just browsing round our local B&Q Warehouse (equivalent to a large Home Depot), even when I don't need anything and have no intention of buying.
Regarding the bathroom situation; I'm fortunate that we have 2. The bathroom that is more hers and the en-suite shower room that's "mine" (she only uses it for a morning shower and I shave in the evening so I don't get shooed out). The only proviso is that I keep it neat and (relatively) clutter free.

 

[sanuginz]

SWMBO is pretty much indifferent so long as I stay within my budget of $250 annually which is about the cost of M3. She did get mad at me when starting to learn both DE and Str8's b/c of all the cuts tho. She thinks all of the old school scents smell like "a forest" so no help there. lol

 

[jrgreen]

This kind of reminds me of a few months ago when I bought a pair of shoes. The wife needled me a little about how many shoes I had. So, I counted hers. That ended that discussion. As to shaving, when the postlady rings the doorbell with a package, she usually says something like, "What's that? More shaving soap?" And I tell her, yes, I'm beginning to run low. I have not only filled the medicine cabinet but also two other shelves in the basement. At age 70, there is no way I can use what I've accumulated. She'll make good money on the estate sale. Anyway, to get to the point, she really loves me smelling good and feeling smooth, and she is happy I find joy in what used to be a bit of a drag. So, no hassle. If you get a hassle, find a subtle way to remind them what they spend on makeup, shoes, lingerie, etc.

 

[kprincehouse]

This thread reminds me of something that happened recently. A friend of mine and his wife were over at my place a few months ago and I showed them my shaving stuff--I'm not-so-secretly trying to recruit my friends . Anyway, a couple weeks ago I get an email from her asking for info on what kind of razor I have so she can get one for him for Christmas. I replied back with a bunch of info (and a link to the SOTD razor porn, for inspiration).

She emailed me back and mentioned what she got him. A Merkur 38c with the stand, Feather blades, TOBS Sandalwood cream, and... if you can believe it... a Simpson Persian Jar 1 in best badger. I didn't even talk about brushes, since I figured that would be too much, she got that all on her own. And the cream, too, for that matter. She said she hoped this would make a good beginner kit I was like... uh... good doesn't begin to describe it, I think you just won Christmas.

If he's half as into it as she is, I think we've hooked another one!

 

[jackandcoke]

my wife likes the cleaner shave i get and not having to spend so much on the cartridges.

 

[BBrad]

SWMBO loves my BBS results, the scent of (vintage) Old Spice . . . and since I got her her very own "champagne" Lady Gillette (I told her it was less common than the pink or blue ones) she doesn't say too much about my AD or shaving compulsion . . .

Of course, I did offer to show her how to use the razor, and whipped up some good lather with my brush and mug . . . which led to some "good times" in the bathtub . . .

(Downside to every frolic . . . she now expects me to render the same shaving services to her on a regular basis!)

Oh, well . . . I can think of worse punishments!!

 

[Veritas II]

Frankly, my wife thinks it is really odd that someone would consider shaving a hobby rather than a chore that you have to get through in the morning.

This was my situation. SWMBO asked about my "obsession with shaving." I explained that I had made the decision to treat the task as something that I will do for a lifetime rather than a daily chore. In that light it should be as enjoyable as possible. She likes the results and I will occasionally catch her watching intently during part of my shaving ritual. She has WAY more (and more expensive) ADs than I do, so that doesn't enter the equation.

She wants me to be happy, realizes that I enjoy the process of wetshaving, and has become very supportive of the hobby.

 

[VaHomebrewer]

I had a terrible time using canned goo and my Sensor - lots (and I mean lots) of ingrowns, razorburn and nicks. I'd tried lots of different products to improve the situation, so my wife was not surprised when I finally found traditional wetshaving. She was surprised when I spent $15 on my first soap (Harris Arlington). "WHAT! You spent $15 on SOAP!?" That was back in august, and I haven't yet made a dent in the soap, so she's come around.

She appreciates the ritual and the vast improvement in skin condition (i never get burn or ingrowns anymore) and my shaves. She gets into the scents of the soaps as well. TOBS Sandalwood is her fave, and is also high on my list.

 

[Iakona]

My wife is great and is very supportive. When I was looking for a str8 and strop, etc I was looking for the cheapest I could find because I'm currently unemployed. She convinced me to spend some money on myself because "I've worked hard for years to support the family..." I'm the only one that works. And that I'd be back to work soon enough. She likes the shaving addiction because it is actually cheaper (for now ) than my last acquisition disorder - softball gear.

 

[Gray Wolf]

My wife of 33 years has always liked Old Spice, and I'm running low on the stuff. I hear that the formula is different now?
She likes the price of DE or SE blades compared to Fusion cartridges,
but questions the different soaps, blades and creams I am trying.
She likes a close shave, and commented that I am shaving more often, and really likes that part.

 

[KeepsItClean]

My girlfriend is the one that got me into wet shaving! She bought me a starter kit from AOS! Now she asks to smell my newest soaps and creams and puts in her two cents!

 

[Luc]

She's affraid to distract me with the straight so mine doesn't attend to the daily shaving sessions.

That's all right with me. I found a bottle of Brut this morning that I didn't buy. It's either from her or the Holiday Figure...

 

[billc508]

Make sure first of all that she continues whatever medication is currently prescribed for her. Do not let her have girl friends with whom she can compare notes. Draw the line at the art work picture thing, you don't want to be made to feel like a performing chimp, unless your relationship is kinkier than we thought, in which case you should post the pics. I tend to keep the other half out of my shaving business, my clubhouse, and my favorite bar. bc

 

[MMag]

My wife doesn't really express any interest in it, she just says I spend a lot of money on it. Then I remind her of how much she spends driving the country doing agility and flyball with our Border Collies and that is usually the end.

 

[hot stuff]

it is interesting how you guys are saying what your parteners think about the whole shaving process with the DEs.

My Partner who recently left to travel overseas asked me to teach her how to use the DEs to shave her legs and other various regions of her body. Now i dont know if either of you fellows have come across this particular situation but i found it a challenge.
As a guy we only shave our faces and that can be tough in it self, with the diffrent angles and methods of getting the best shave.

I was wondering if any of you guys would have had to teach your parteners the methods of shaving and if you wouldnt mind sharing what those techniques were?

I thought it was abit annoying trying to get a girl to understand that the time taken into shaving gives the best shave as well as the reduction of hair growth.

 

[wilsondude]

To my darlin' wife, it's just another "day in the life" of living with me. We have been together 35 years, worked extremely hard to accomplish our goals, and both enjoy many of life's finer things. While she doesn't share my passion for a great glass of scotch and a fine cigar, she recognizes my new-found enjoyment for a expert DE shave as another of life's pleasantries. She would actually be happier if I got rid of the cigar humidor and started purchasing antique razors, but that isn't happening! I also don't fault her for for loving to drive her new (in 2009) 350 Z, a car she had wanted for a long time...... Then there's her shoe collection, and the clothes she rotates for each season......................'nuff said!