......from a cartridge using co-worker. After listening about his dislike of shaving I took it upon myself to invite him into the world of SE & DE shaving. I explained how I, too, disliked shaving once upon a time but now rather enjoy each shave and actually look forward to my morning ritual. I carefully described my shaving implements doting on my badger brush, "old time" razor, soaps & creams and even using "old time" razor DE and SE blades. I decided to go for the jugular and with glee boasted to the small but gathering crowd of co-workers (actually only one other co-worker strolled up and stopped to listen, a female at that) how this very morning I shaved with a razor made in 1912! A single edge razor blade in fact! I could feel a smile broaden on my face as I continued on blissfully reciting how wonderful I felt and how much I truly love shaving and view it not as a chore but as a wondrous pleasure! That's when I realized he had a deer in headlights look about him; his eyes gazed upon me a bit of bewilderment. After trying one more time to assure him he would surely find shave nirvana if he would venture into this Eden I have discovered I calmly accepted the fact that he was staring at me like I was loony. I collected my thoughts and composure and disappointingly walked back to my computer. I told myself I tried, I had at least planted the seed. Someday, maybe someday, the seed will sprout and he will find shaving happiness. Until then, he will be just another cartridge buying, shave hating fellow.
Received the ole "deer in headlights"/"loony" look......
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Friends or family will see my many razors or fragrances and simply stare in silence...then change the subject.
It's probably a good thing that you didn't mention a straight razor, he'd have keeled over!
That used to be me.
I stopped when I saw people ducking down side hallways when they saw me coming.
The only way to convert someone is with a PIF. I am convinced of that.
I have PIF'ed probably 30 or so Superspeed kits (Superspeed, VDH brush, Soap and Bowl) to people and the vast majority have come back and thanked me, and asked me where they could buy "stuff".
I've have never heard a word from the people I just used to talk to.
I stopped when I saw people ducking down side hallways when they saw me coming.
The only way to convert someone is with a PIF. I am convinced of that.
I have PIF'ed probably 30 or so Superspeed kits (Superspeed, VDH brush, Soap and Bowl) to people and the vast majority have come back and thanked me, and asked me where they could buy "stuff".
I've have never heard a word from the people I just used to talk to.
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Meh.. Don't be so hard on yourself, you win some and you lose some. 
You are B&B's Johnny Appleseed.
I could not agree more...Been there, done that and yes the PIF gig works the best....
PIFs are great, but duct tape, some rope, a chair and a pair of jumper cables works wonders!
I've received the same confused look from coworkers regarding wet shaving. I'm not Evangelical about it as most guys grew up in the cartridge era, post-DE. I don't try to cure world hunger, either.
-- John Gehman
-- John Gehman
"I'm straight. The world is crooked."
Had lunch with some buddies today and I got into the wonders of wet shaving and the different techniques, equipment, the Zen, etc.. Their response was predictable..." pass the catsup" 
In the last couple months, I've actually "converted" about half a dozen friends to the art, including a buddy who played around with a straight in college but had no frigging clue what he was doing. So I guess I'm the St. Patrick of wetshaving .
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No, that's normal.
How flattering! They went out of their way to avoid you!
Yeah, it was either that, or the desperate look around for someone else that they could pretend to be in a conversation with!!
I've had similar responses. One of my co-workers always jokes about my Beaver hair brushes...but what can I say
In fact, I've only been able to convince my Dad that a DE shave is better than a Fusion or Mach...and he's been an electric man since he gave up DE shaving years ago (I have his USN issue Gillette Super Adjustable).
Maybe it was too much, too soon?
Perhaps another route is to vent your AD via work. Every week or so, a new parcel appears on the desk. (And don't open it straight away - that drives them crazy with more curiosity.)
Then you can unwrap later and let them gawp as you wax lyrical about your new acquisition. And once they see the shiny new toys... then you can go in for the kill with a well aimed PIF?
Perhaps another route is to vent your AD via work. Every week or so, a new parcel appears on the desk. (And don't open it straight away - that drives them crazy with more curiosity.)
Then you can unwrap later and let them gawp as you wax lyrical about your new acquisition. And once they see the shiny new toys... then you can go in for the kill with a well aimed PIF?
What blade would you toss in the kit?
A 10 pack of Walmart Personnas for $1.85
Superspeed Razor $25.00
VDH Kit $7.85
Personna Blades $1.85
A Wetshaving Convert - Priceless
When we start this adventure, it is typical to be rather zealous: we've seen the light and the light IS good. We just have to share the glory and the greatness that is wet shaving! We are, in effect, Born Again Shavers (BAS) and are surrounded by non-believers. We must save these Agnostics and Atheists. But how? HOW?!!
Yeah. As with religion, the Agnostics and Atheists don't want to be saved. They have chosen their path and must find their own way to the light. Our job is to be beacons.
Here endth the lesson.
I wonder if this will read as well when the wine wears off?
Yeah. As with religion, the Agnostics and Atheists don't want to be saved. They have chosen their path and must find their own way to the light. Our job is to be beacons.
Here endth the lesson.
I wonder if this will read as well when the wine wears off?
