So I decided to shave at the sink--rather than in the shower--for the first time at home today. Since I usually shave in the shower I had not realized the aural cues that one picks up on when hot water is NOT streaming around you while shaving. As a musician I should have known better, but I heard a lot of information while running the blade across my face today that seemed to help my shave. . .
the even scritch that means you're reducing your stubble on the pass
the louder scritch that lets you know that you are passing over an area of the face with lots of tough stubble, so lighten up and don't try to get it all in one pass
the switch from scritch to silence that tells you that you're moving from stubble to smooth skin, so pay attention
the squeak that tells you your face is not lubricated, so stop and relather
the scream that tells you that you've just topped that dang mole on your cheek--again!!!--and you need to FOCUS!
While I don't know if I'll make the move to the sink permanent--I really do like the steam and warmth of the shower environment--there was a kind of Zen-like peace and sense of calm that took over in the relative silence of the sink with the shower turned off. I think I shaved quicker, but was even more focused than usual. On the down side, I was so intrigued by the various sounds that I over-shaved, and can feel the razor burn even now, 2 hours after the shave. Oh well. . .I liked the tune!
Mitch
the even scritch that means you're reducing your stubble on the pass
the louder scritch that lets you know that you are passing over an area of the face with lots of tough stubble, so lighten up and don't try to get it all in one pass
the switch from scritch to silence that tells you that you're moving from stubble to smooth skin, so pay attention
the squeak that tells you your face is not lubricated, so stop and relather
the scream that tells you that you've just topped that dang mole on your cheek--again!!!--and you need to FOCUS!
While I don't know if I'll make the move to the sink permanent--I really do like the steam and warmth of the shower environment--there was a kind of Zen-like peace and sense of calm that took over in the relative silence of the sink with the shower turned off. I think I shaved quicker, but was even more focused than usual. On the down side, I was so intrigued by the various sounds that I over-shaved, and can feel the razor burn even now, 2 hours after the shave. Oh well. . .I liked the tune!
Mitch