Nope, I love shaving. I'm thinking about my next shave right now.
My best advice to find a good woman is to be the kind of man you'd want your daughter to date. Better yourself at every opportunity. Don't take advice from weird old men like me on the internet, lol. Don't sleep with her before you marry her. Or try not to. Give 100% all the time and expect nothing in return. Lay down your life for her daily. Don't refer to her as the War Department, lol. If she EXPECTS an engagement ring that you can't pay cash for, dump her like a hot potato.
I could go on and on, but again, my advice is free, and worth every penny!
The only reason I'm still married after 31+ years is not because I followed all the above advice, but because my lovely War Department is as long suffering as ANYONE you've ever met.
Nice point. Remembering my Dad is the best part of shaving for me. Used to love to stand on the toilet lid as he lathered up while a cigarette was burning in the ashtray! Ah, when men were men and boys were in a hurry to be men!I used to hate shaving until recently. Now that its more like a hobby i enjoy it and look forward to it. Turn the radio on, pick one of my 3 soaps, maybe a new blade and try and get a great shave. Still learning and developing my shave skills. Realized that I’m almost 60 and don’t really know how. One thing I’ve noticed is that the smells bring back really nice memories of my father, even got one of my brothers interested in it now.
I’m just not a morning person.
I like shaving coz it’s fun to do. Getting to match and mix different razors and blades is intriguing. And all of the variety of soaps, creams and brushes is an added bonus. The joy of lathering also. A daily chore turned into an intoxicating pleasure!
Thanks for sharing your story. My condolences, friend.About four years ago I gave up my electric razor for good. Since the 70s I have used a variety of razors but electrics for the better part of 30 years and it was a necessary chore.
I read an article somewhere and decided to give DE shaving a try. This coincided with my wife’s terminal illness (she is gone more than 21 months now). The shaving ritual offered a brief respite every day from what amounted to 18 months of suffering and another 18 months of extreme loneliness. I am fortunately now living again. I can still feel my wife touching my cheek and saying “wow”.
For about three years, shaving provided my zen moment in an otherwise difficult time. For the last year, it still provides a grounding time for me and I can’t imagine not taking the time for my daily shave.
So no, it is not a chore, but a daily ritual that I’m grateful I discovered.
Came on here to post this, then found that FarmerTan beat me to it.Thanks for sharing your story. My condolences, friend.
I'm quite possibly the fastest disabled gentleman farmer on here!Came on here to post this, then found that FarmerTan beat me to it.
Nothing wrong with that hobby!For me shaving is something that needs to get done. In know way can I call it my hobby. I use my farther 1954 Super Speed as my only DE . I’m one of the few that find traditional shaving a money saver. Maybe saving money is my hobby?