7 reasons why I like wet shaving

[bcalvary]

1. I enjoy the silence
2. The cutting sound of the whiskers
3. Total concentration must be achieved or I know there will be blood
4. Being able to control the sharpest blade without being cut
5. My skin feels much better
6. I can get a much closer shave without irritation
7. Using the old method seems pretty cool

What is it that you like about wet shaving?

 

[Compaq]

1. The sound
2. It's so relaxing (unless I'm in a hurry). Listening to the radio
3. It feels so darn good, both during and after
4. It an uncommon hobby that few people have decent knowledge of
5. I know I could cut of certain bodily parts with the blades, still I use them in my face
6. The way the gear looks in the bathroom
7. The thrill of buying new stuff

-ish

 

[paranoid_android]

1. The Sound.
2. Relaxing.
3. Nostalgia.
4. The variety of razors, brushes, creams and soaps.
5. Hot lather.
6. Learning a new skill.
7. B&B!

 

[mkevenson]

THE WATER OF COURSE! And all of the above.

 

[natchez]

The satisfaction of a job well done with the wonderful varying hardware and software options. And, it just smells so good!

 

[johnmrson]

I like the whole change of mindset. I used to rush in the mornings. Get up, brush the teeth, shave, shower, get dressed and head off to work. All in about 30 mins. Now I enjoy taking my time in the morning. I need to get up a bit earlier but it is well worth it. I now have a totally different attitude. Life doesn't have to be about answering as many e-mails on the Blackberry on the train to work before you get into the office. Take the time to savour things the simple things in life that give you pleasure.

 

[DougK]

I generally hate mornings, but I now have something to look forward to when I get out of bed. Having a good shave sets me in a good frame of mind for the rest of the day: my face feels good, I smell good, and I'm ready to take on the day. My wife likes to guess which soap or cream I'll use and looks forward to finding out which one I chose; I think she gets as much enjoyment out of my wet shaving as I do.

 

[Patriot45]

I think it is neat how before I would be in "auto pilot" with my Gillette Fusion and my "can 'o goo". I didn't even really think about what I am doing. Now, I spend time thinking about my shave and taking care of myself in the morning. It somehow leaves me more aware of life...kinda strange I know.

 

[Emmett]

1. sounds
2. smells
3. sensations
4. better shaves
5. pampering myself a bit
6. trying new products
7. WWND

 

[ShavelockFoams]

1. Vastly better shaves
2. Getting to customize the shave every day
3. It requires practice, patience, skill and learning
4. The sense of tradition
5. Products that perform and smell vastly better then canned goop
6. It is relaxing
7. Trying new razors, blades, creams, etc.

 

[luvmysuper]

1. The squeak of the leather on the barber chair seat in the bathroom.
2. The hiss of the steam from the brass hot towel machine.
3. The temple massage from the maid just before she strops the razor.
4. The smell of the great lather whipped up by the Butler.
5. The wonderful, close shave by my valet (he is quite good you know).

 

[Marco]

1. I enjoy the silence
2. The cutting sound of the whiskers
3. Total concentration must be achieved or I know there will be blood
4. Being able to control the sharpest blade without being cut
5. My skin feels much better
6. I can get a much closer shave without irritation
7. Using the old method seems pretty cool

What is it that you like about wet shaving?

+1

Yes, Sir.
I totally agree.

 

[grouse79]

In no particular order . . .

1. An acceptable result with 2 passes in less than ten minutes if the occasion demands it.
3. A fantastic result with 3 or more passes when time isn't an issue.
3. Using something 40 or 50 years old or more in the same way it was intended when it was brand new.
4. A year's supply of blades for less than ten pounds.
5. Warm lather on cold winter mornings instead of cold gel straight from the can.
6. The luxury of choosing which products to use each morning.
7. Developing a skill that few men of my age possess.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

1. The sound
2. It's so relaxing (unless I'm in a hurry). Listening to the radio
3. It feels so darn good, both during and after
4. It an uncommon hobby that few people have decent knowledge of
5. I know I could cut of certain bodily parts with the blades, still I use them in my face
6. The way the gear looks in the bathroom
7. The thrill of buying new stuff

-ish

1. Warm Lather
2. The Scents
3. The Audible Feedback of the Razor.
4. The Cost of Blades.
5. The Razors.
6. The Sense of Accomplishment in a job well done.
7. The Smoothness and Lack of Stubble afterwards.

 

[Pumpkin]

1. Using a well-engineered piece of history
2. Having much better skin as a result
3. Warm lather
4. "Me" time
5. Cost of blades
6. The sensation(s)
7. The resulting shave!

 

[cleancut]

1. Using something as old as myself
2. The scents
3. The warm lather
4. The multliple choice of picking what flavor of the day
5. The sound of blade on skin
6. The feeling of total accomplishment after achieving a BBS
shave without a single weeper.
7. The enjoyment of "Faceturbating"

 

[mongol]

I think it is neat how before I would be in "auto pilot" with my Gillette Fusion and my "can 'o goo". I didn't even really think about what I am doing. Now, I spend time thinking about my shave and taking care of myself in the morning. It somehow leaves me more aware of life...kinda strange I know.

+1. Taking 15-20 minutes for a shave, and thinking about nothing else.

 

[Mpugh77]

The "mystique" drew me in; the smells enchanted me, and the way my face feels afterwards keeps me coming back.

 

[MOVIESTAR]

i like spending lots of money on shaving stuff and i like swirling a brush in shaving cream. its like i am preparing an organic shaving cream and not using one with preservatives.

 

[ateace]

1.) Shaving the way earlier generations did it.
2.) Learning a skill I previously had given up on.
3.) The feeling of being well-groomed.
4.) The satisfaction of a well-executed shave.
5.) Low cost per shave
6.) The fact that we can always find something to discuss here.
7.) Being off the cartridge hamster wheel.