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I like my morning ritual a lot. After I brush my teeth, I shave, and then I have a coffee before I get dressed.
I used to hate shaving, just an annoying chore that gave me razor burn and bumps, that I had to do because I can't grow a beard. So I switched to an old style double sided blade safety razor. Yup, like your grandpa. Yes, they still make those. I also got a badger brush for lathering, and I make a ritual of it. When I start, it's like "ok, it's time for something pleasant that I can't rush, and I will do it, and I will enjoy it". And you know what? I do enjoy it. The old timey razor irritates my skin a lot less, the result is better and smoother, and I like how the brush feels on my face. I feel like I look good when I'm done.
And I got a nice coffee machine, and good coffee, and I take the time to enjoy it before I leave for work.
Safety razors are great. One time purchase of a good quality one with very cheap blades that come in the hundreds. No stupid disposable plastic sticks.
Would they work on legs or would my knees get cut to ribbons?
I don't see why it would be any different, but you should stretch the skin you shave anyway. You can also buy a stiptic pencil if you're worried about knicks.
https://leafshave.com/
This is my answer too. Wet shaving is very relaxing to me. Side benefit is it's also cheaper as long as you restrain yourself when buying new soaps and gear.
I haven't bought anything else since I bought the razor, but I do want to get a shaving cream or something else that smells nicer than the basic foam. That's... whenever I run out of my current stuff.
Several places online sell sample packs of soap for like 20ish bucks so you can get some different ones to try out without too much cost. Even these go pretty far. I also bought a box of Arko sticks like 10 years ago and have only gone through 2.5 out of 12... I don't use that one every day but they last a long time and it lathers up really well when I'm in a hurry. Nothing special as far as scent goes though.
Thanks, I'll look some of those up! I think I want to get something classic such as sandalwood or something, and something a bit softer like a fruit or a flower, just for variety
Any idea how they fare for head shaving?
Sorry, no idea. I can imagine it being a little harder if you've been using the pivoting style razors. You have to keep the safety razor at the correct angle yourself or you don't get shaved.
Ah, makes sense. I use one that can pivot, but also has the single blade on the back. Maybe I'll try it out. Thanks for the info.