Shaving resembles the need for what exactly?

[Andy_Bandy]

Is the act of continuous classic wet shaving the manifestation of:


- the need for tidiness?

- the need for self improvement?

- narcissistic instincts?

- human evolution?

- a necessity?

- deep rooted depression?

- inner obsession for obtaining an ideal image of oneself?

- perseverance?

- the need to fill a large hole?

- the replacement of a renounced vice?

- a lack of activity?

- a refined joy while performing the act?

- an ultimate inner escape?

- a way to balance your mind?

- an attempt to reach for something that doesn't exist?

- the need to experience unknown places and feelings via the given products used?



Let me know your thoughts and opinions! 🫠

 

[Blackland Razors]

I think it's mainly a better way to get hair off your face.

 

[Andy_Bandy]

I think it's mainly a better way to get hair off your face.

 

[Black Adder]

I do it so I don't look like a Hollywood actor who actually chooses to look like an infantryman stuck behind enemy lines; that modus operandi isn't for me.

 

[Goblin]

Is the act of continuous classic wet shaving the manifestation of:

Unfortunately I have never been able to manage continuous classic wet shaving. I always run out of hair after a few passes.

But I have thought about shaving my head if only because more shaving = more happy razor fun time. Indubitably, there is satisfaction in the exercise and refinement of the skills involved.

 

[thombrogan]

It’s where my ability to hyper-fixate landed. And then I got a brush with a dinosaur etched in the handle.



So, yeah. Neck beard go brrr and hee-hee dino.

 

[Old Hippie]

Is the act of continuous classic wet shaving the manifestation of:

Shaving?

O.H.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

It’s just shaving.

 

[Dirty Harry]

I've given this a little thought as to why shaving can be so enjoyable.

I think I just have a deep seated need to drag a sharp object across my face to see how close to my skin I can get. Kidding of course.

Actually, I think it is a routine that I enjoy. I like using old tools (exclusively vintage Gillettes in my case)
And maybe I just like pampering myself a little.

I think the women of the world have known this for sometime. I think I'm coming to realize why people enjoy manicures/pedicures/massages or some time at the spa.

I think it falls under a larger heading of self care. Grooming to be more specific.

Some interesting reading here about such things.

https://curamnadurtha.com/blogs/news/unlocking-the-secrets-of-mens-grooming-expert-insights-and-recommendations-1

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10608265211052068

Dirty

 

[Brutus]

Me thinks someone is overthinking it…
Shave - cut the hair off the face with a razor. (Oxford Dictionary of English)

I don’t pretend to search for a deeper manifestation in the act of continuous classic wet shaving, as you put it.
I also don’t shave continuously, just once a day - usually in the morning.



B.

 

[Andy_Bandy]

Me thinks someone is overthinking it…
Shave - cut the hair off the face with a razor. (Oxford Dictionary of English)

I don’t pretend to search for a deeper manifestation in the act of continuous classic wet shaving, as you put it.
I also don’t shave continuously, just once a day - usually in the morning.



B.

Me thinks my usage of the word "continuous" has somehow been misunderstood. My apologies, English not my first language.
Lemme rephrase:
"Is the act of constant classic wet shaving the manifestation of:"

 

[Mr. Shavington]

I consider shaving to be in the same class as haircuts, nail cutting, teeth cleaning, bathing. It’s routine bodily maintenance, grooming, hygiene. That sort of thing. Some of these things are more optional than others.

As to why shaving is desirable, the best answer I can give is that it is one of the 3 ‘S’s. You get up, have a sh-t, a shower and a shave, and then you feel good.

 

[gpjoe]

To me, traditional wet shaving is merely a more pleasant means of executing a required chore, without relying on Gillette or Harry.

 

[Old Hippie]

it is one of the 3 ‘S’s.

In the Army the 4th S was "shinola" so you had a clean pair of shoes/boots as well. Cleaned off, pumped out, spruced up and ready to take on the day!

O.H.

 

[blade08]

Traditional wet shaving is just a way to make a daily routine more enjoyable. I look forward to shaving. And since I shave every 24 hours, that's a good thing to me.

For this same reason I use an electric toothbrush. It just makes brushing my teeth more enjoyable.

There is nothing more to it.