Grooming and Hygiene
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Na-zilian
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Would recommend. My nostrils aren't even that hairy but I enjoy the whole process of feeling the warm wax solidify, the barber chuckling expecting me to flinch then being disappointed when I no sell it like a fucking champion...
When I worked in Tunisia in 2011, it was always included as part of the package. Had it done quarterly ever since.
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Shaved using a straight razor for the first time. I’ve been hesitant to do it myself, but finally pulled the trigger. Took it very slow and steady by letting the blade do the work.
Initial thoughts are that I love it. After using electric, Gillette multi blade type razors, safety razors, and now a straight razor, I can’t believe I waited this long.
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…and to add. I always loved getting a proper shave by a barber using a straight blade, but the thought of doing it and cutting myself was what held me back.
Got to a point where finding a barber who still uses straight razors is just about impossible and there’s no reason not to learn a new skill.
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what razor did you get @goosehd? you have all the goodies to keep it sharp too?
The thing I think most people forget is that guys were shaving with these things for many many years. It's really not that scary when you boil it all down. Mostly you can't be in a rush and need to take at least minimal time to prepare.Now maybe you'll be like me and complain about movies that have straight razor shaving scenes and complain how actors could have at least tried to use good technique or learn how they actually work.
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Costs more than I should have but I did it for two reasons: 1) I’m a knife guy and have carried a knife since I was 10. 2) I knew if I put money into it that I wouldn’t just let it sit around in a drawer somewhere.
Have the strop and Japanese stones to go with it.
I have quite a variety of stones for knives around the house but not anything to highly polish for shaving.
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@pechelman You’re right about not rushing it and for my first attempt went extremely well. Did all of my pre shave rituals and used the straight vs. Safety razor. Everything went smoothly. One thing I did do was to lock the bathroom door to avoid any sudden surprises.
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Not going to lie and say I didn’t have a close call with those spikes. I felt the edge catch and put pressure on the skin, immediately backed off and readjusted my tactic.
It does not leave room for errors and will only be used with clear mind and no distractions.
hilarious. I used to be a phlebotomist. Drawing blood from people. anytime I see a movie scene with needles i’m like…no way you’d go in at that angle!!!
Just in case anyone else is on the fence.