Ever Have One of Those Shaves

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by BigD, Jun 1, 2019.

  1. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    Just had one of the worst shaves I've had in a long time. It's all my fault.
    • Wanted to try a new soap sample that was sent with my Zenith Boar
    • Pressed the whole wad into my Fine Lather Bowl
    • Used too much water
    • Couldn't get a good lather in the bowl
    • Brought it to the face
    • Just soapy water
    • After a few minutes started getting something that looked like lather
    • Took my first pass
    • Wasn't careful
    • Rushed
    • Dumped what I could from the bowl
    • Rung the brush
    • Reloaded brush
    • Brought it to the face
    • Added water little by little to the brush as I face lathered
    • Okay lather
    • Second pass
    • Rushed again like someone was chasing me
    • Lathered a third time
    • Okay lather
    • Kept telling myself to take my time
    • Rushed anyway
    • Felt like a total disaster
    • Face felt like raw meat
    • The shave was actually almost BBS
    • Used Alum Block
    • Never felt so much pain after a shave (Still liked it for some crazy reason)
    • Rinsed Face
    • Dried off
    • Applied Aftershave (Williams Lectric)
    • Some sting, but not as bad as Alum (Liked the sting)
    • Felt like I just double bogeyed an easy Par 4

    Anyone else have a shave like this, or have I lost my dang mind? I should have test lathered that sample before trying to go full bore on it. I had my Derby Stick there as back up. I could have backed out and just used the Derby Stick. I had everything set up for success, but I ran full steam straight into failure. What the heck is wrong with me?
     
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  2. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    This is how we learn. Every now and then I forget to practice what I preach and get a shave from Hell.

    It happens to all of us.... well maybe just most of us.
     
  3. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    Thanks. Glad I'm not the only who goes full, "Hold my beer...."
     
  4. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    It just seemed like a good idea at the time .:happy088:
     
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  5. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer


    Hey D
    Had a few of those as described.
    Those kinda shaves help keep me humble when using very sharp implements on my face. I back up and punt the next day or two by using some of my favorite razor, blade, brush, and lather combinations.
    Glad to see it's not just me that has a day start out like that every blue moon.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Better luck next time!!
    tp
     
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  6. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    Nothing is wrong with you. You have simply made a mistake and learned from it.
     
  7. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I have no idea what you're talking about ......

    I walk in to a shave saying I hate these ____ blades, but it's been a long time since I tried them. One pass and SIX weepers later with a BBS shave, still saying I hate these ___ blades.

    ..... no idea what you're talking about ......

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  8. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    My shaves are all unicorns and skittles.... yeaaa right. We all have a off day now and then. Keep heading toward the light!!
     
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  9. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    unicorns and skittles....
    Now that's funny!
    You get a star by your name for that.
    tp
     
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  10. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    That principle applies to many other things.
    I say that at work quite a bit.

    We have all been there. To a greater or lesser degree. I have a hard and fast rule in my den, and I taped it to my mirror as well.
    Only one new thing at a time. I finally learned after having peed on said proverbial electric fence one to many times.
     
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  11. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer


    Well then.......





    That's, that!
    tp
     
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  12. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    Also, make sure it is not wired up on D.C.
    At least on A.C. you have a chance, D C., Not so much.
     
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  13. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Gotta love a gold star.
     
  14. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Yes.
     
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  15. ghostlife

    ghostlife Well-Known Member

    I probably wouldn't have the done the 2nd and 3rd passes
     

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