what do you think about while shaving?

[MR.BurmaShave]

Are you in the moment: in the bathroom, making lather, whacking whiskers?

or are you at the dry cleaners, in a meeting, paying bills etc...

I love shaving because I am truly in a moment for 15-20 min each day. focusing on one thing...

 

[luvmysuper]

Are you in the moment: in the bathroom, making lather, whacking whiskers?

or are you at the dry cleaners, in a meeting, paying bills etc...

I love shaving because I am truly in a moment for 15-20 min each day. focusing on one thing...

Yep. Thinking of shaving while I'm shaving. Those that don't - you can read about their nicks and slices in other posts.

 

[Chimensch]

I fantasize that, one day, I'll be the Mantic of straight razor shaving and I rehearse the straight shaving video that I'll make if I ever get a camera. So, I'm not only in the moment, I'm in a future moment as well ... thinking about my shave and a future shave at the same time.

 

[humber burns]

Shaving mostly. On occasion my mind has been known to wander to thoughts of the fairer sex, it only ever wanders to happy places though.

 

[jzono1]

I just concentrate on keeping an even pace and enjoy the sound my straights make.

 

[Emmett]

Nothing. My mind is clear and my hands do the work. It's my evening zen moment of relaxation.

 

[SRock]

I'm very much in the moment. Shaving is me time. I don't allow my mind to stress, wander, ponder or otherwise contemplate anything else.

 

[Mr. Scruffy]

Definitely in the moment.

Trying to find that perfect Mr. Miyagi "wax on - wax off stroke" that removes all stubble in a single motion.

 

[nrvstorm]

Thoughts of a newb:

"....mmmmmm........smells goooood........this is nice.........good lather!..............warmth.........rinse blade...............gently now........
...re-lather.........second pass.......blade feels good now...........no blood.....
........third pass?............nah this went too well............warm rinse........
.......cold rinse..........balm.............AS splash.............I look great.........
.......I feel like a million bucks!!.............off to work now."

 

[SRock]

Thoughts of a newb:

"....mmmmmm........smells goooood........this is nice.........good lather!..............warmth.........rinse blade...............gently now........
...re-lather.........second pass.......blade feels good now...........no blood.....
........third pass?............nah this went too well............warm rinse........
.......cold rinse..........balm.............AS splash.............I look great.........
.......I feel like a million bucks!!.............off to work now."

Pretty solid summary!

 

[SilverB]

When Im shaving, I like it to be particularly quiet so I can concentrate on shaving AND hear the sound of my whiskers being swiped away by the blade. I really love that sound!

 

[MR.BurmaShave]

i think a common theme here is, that wet shaving has more benefits then just a great shave!

we have figured something a bit more profound out; we all have a chunk of time in our day, that most guys don't.

 

[wedwards]

thinking about how not to cut my face up like a big hunk of beef is usually high on my list of thoughts while shaving.....

 

[humber burns]

Try to avoid thoughts like that... if you think it there is a better chance it'll happen. So think good thoughts.

 

[The Knize]

Yep, there is a real Zen to it. Its like the old saying about it being impossible to be lonely eating spaghetti!

 

[kenpojay]

That time is shaving time. The only other activity that gets that kind of single minded devotion is my martial arts training. The shaving is the most relaxing, though.

 

[Luc]

Now that I think about it... Clear mind, free... Nothing that can stress me. I think I really need to get a radio in that bathroom!

 

[salisburyyates]

I usually think about how awesome it is that no matter how much I go over the cheeks, if I am gentle, there is no irritation.

 

[mdunn]

the best thing about shaving is that im concentrating, but not thinking.

There may be music in the background, but I only notice that when im lathering, really.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Imagine this to the tune of Devo's whip it....

When a shave cream comes along i must whip it!!
Add some more wat-er, and then i whip it!
Swirl my silver tip.... until i whip it!!