Question? Do Your Friends/Family Razz You About Whet Shaving..

The reason I ask this question is a long time friend today saw my shave den, several razors and brushes hanging in there holders along with quite a few soaps tins stacked nicely and some after shaves. He then said and I quote dude you are a little over board as he laughed. My reply to him was judge as you may but I love my shaving time. I love the scents and the feel. I shut the door and it's my half hour in the day just for me after my shower and I find it therapeutic and refreshing. I then explained with a little detail into the process why I really like whet shaving. He then said hey those cheap old triple blades are good enough for me. I just smiled and chuckled a little.

My daughter in law has maid a few remarks, has told my son you better not get into shaving like that...I think my boy wants too but that's between him and her....Lol

I quess a lot of people don't get it and think it's just a shave. To me it's also fun very therapeutic and has becomes a hobby to me and I look forward to every shave. A hobby to me like it is to quite a few of you.

Happy Shaving All,
Bill G

 

Nope. Not a snicker one. People see my Den and think it's cool.

At least that's to my face. Behind my back...?

 

My brother thinks milking as many shaves as he can out of fusion carts is the way to go. I think he goes about a month on one cart. When I told him I get 2-3 shaves from a DE blade, he thought I was crazy. I don't try to convert him, as he is convinced his way is the best. We're both happy with our shaves, so that's all that matters. Would he be happier with traditional DE wet shaves, maybe.

I've had my little collection called 'A shave shrine' by she who must no longer be obeyed, lol.

 

I think it's funny that any woman would even consider joking about a man's shave den or shave time. Half a dozen different moisturizers, makeup, makeup remover, fake eyelashes, and nails, dozens of nail polishes....give me a break!

 

Sorry but I'm in a mood.

What ribbing I've seen is the same kind of ribbing as with most everything else these days. It's based on pure ignorance, laziness and a desire to appease or impress one's hip peers with cheap snark at the expense of others. Or a sign of bad mental health. At best, it's an aspect of Dunning-Kruger: the ridiculers have no idea that they're poking fun at a misconception of a thing (ex., that wetshaving is dangerous/inefficient/etc) rather than the thing itself. They're ignorant, and because they're ignorant they don't know that they're ignorant.

Now these days, when you offer correction to someone like this -- about anything -- what's the usual reaction? Thoughtfulness and reflection as new synapses fire off in their brains? Humility and gratitude for the correction? No, what you're likely to get is resentment for having offended them. They didn't know that they didn't know, and don't like YOU pointing it out and robbing them of their lazy fun.

Example: You mention that old style wetshaving works great. They say it sucks. You disagree and try to explain why. They take offense and continue the ridicule. Because just who are you to contradict them? Just because you actually wetshave? Pfft.

You just made the worst mistake you can make with a fool: offering sincere correction. A true fool will prefer to stay wrong rather than admit even the possibility of being wrong. As a result, such will then redouble their scoffing efforts (about anything, not just wetshaving). Why? Because shut up, that's why.

We're all guilty of that at some point of our lives, I guess, usually (hopefully) only when we're very young and stupid. But I've never seen anyone who actually seriously tried old style wetshaving, or anything else that works well for others, who then quit but continued to ridicule it. Most simply say something like, "I can see that it works for others but it's just not for me." Then there are the lazy fools who have no interest in proving the truth of their assertion because they're lazy fools. I've known a few.

/rant

 

Well they're actually kind of supportive and buy me shaving presents..

 

Wow gorgo! I hope you feel better now that you unloaded brother.

 

A little.

 

My wife thinks I'm ridiculous. That the amount of razors I have is excessive. She believes that shaving is basically a chore. She doesn't get the need for different razors and soaps. She can understand that blades may be different, but why accumulate razors if the difference is merely the finish or the grip.

I understand her point of view she tolerates me talking about wetshaving as I tolerate her talking about purses or her other purchase desires. What I've explained to her, was that not every razor is different in just the finish. Some of the razors can shave completely different using the same blade. The angle and the weight play apart in it as well. in the end, I told her that I'm enjoying my experience and it has grown into a hobby. I enjoy the my collection and trying new razors. In the end it's not much different than her buying three purses that are similarly shaped, different in color, same designer and another that will sit in a box in our closet. At least I use a different razor everyday 7 days a week.

 

Hey Bill G,
My family & friends razz me all the time, especially from my family. My two girls (wife and 19 year old daughter) like to have fun with me, but it's all in good fun.
Much like you say my shaving time is "my time".
Kerry

 

I have a friend that has nine cars, some collector and some for personal use. He even has his own car hauling trailer, that he can hook-up and load all by himself. He can afford the hobby and for the fun he gets, it's money well spent. I can't even imagine writhing the checks for the insurance.
I am into wet shaving and quality men's dress shoes. I get more ribbing on the shoes than the shaving, which shows it's all relative.
So there is your answer. I tell them about the car collection, and then I don't look excessive or obsessive.

 

Most of the people I know think I'm strange any way. I load my own ammo , grow orchids, fix my own cars, ( and pretty much every thing else I own ). I can wire a house and sweat a pipe. I'm into photography and as an AC tech by trade spend time in environments that would have most people crying for their mom. I travel, scuba dive and like a good vodka drink. My music tastes go from classical to modern rock. Not to mention boating and fishing. Add wetshaving into the mix and it's just one more thing that they don't know anything about. One of my favorite TV shows is Top Gear on the BBC. I'm easily bored and if you haven't said something interesting in the first 5 minutes after we meet I just look at you like maybe you should go away.
Pretty much why I have very few friends. And I like it that way... And now I'm thinking I said too much and should delete this. Oh well....

 

Lol...

You don't know my snobby stuck up daughter in law.....Lol .. We tolerate .. My boy has got his hands full with that one.

Happy Shaves To All,
Bill G

 

Top Gear is one of my favorites to Mike!

 

I get the look from my wife when I bring something new home and a comment about needing to add an addition onto the house and the amount of items I have is minimal. I know it's all in good fun though.

There were a few guys at work who made fun of it until they tried it. I have 2 pass arounds going there right now and I've converted 3 so far.

 

Yes I get it...Lol, me and the wife exactly. I could not have said it better but it's all in good fun.

Happy Shaves To All,
Bill G

 

You're awesome Ben! A traditional shave ambassador.

 

Thanks Rob, most of the items came from the fine folks here so I can't take all the credit though