I had a beard for a few years but, not being a Civil War re-enactor, found it to be a lot of work. All of that trimming and clipping was a hassle. I've also used electric razors and although they've certainly improved, something was missing.
The truth is one of the small pleasures that a man finds in life is a clean shave. The warm water, the soap, and, of course, the proper shaving lather and blade are part of a quasi-religious ritual in which a rigid order must be followed. I scrimp on the blade - those blue Gillette throw-away razors are fine with me - but want a decent shaving foam. [Gel is for wimps.]
The Old Spice Shaving Foam in the red can has long been a favorite since it seems to have more moisture than other foams but I've had difficulty locating it recently so other types are on the experiment shelf. I'm toying with the possibility of using a shaving soap and a brush although that clashes with the desire to keep things as simple as possible.
The search is on.
As for the aftershave, tradition prevails: bay rum does the trick.
2 comments:
When I have the time, I much prefer shaving in the shower. I use lots of hot water and soap up with regular bar soap. It is important to take your time and use a light touch. I get the closest shaves I've ever had.
Larry,
I've heard about the shower option but have not tried it. It would require me to break my fast shower routine so I'll have to think about it. Lately, I've been shaving very slowly and have found that produces a closer shave.
Michael
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