So my oldest son walks into my den...

...and tells me, "hey dad, I borrowed one of your razors. I just wanted to use it to shave under my chin (he sports a close-cropped beard). Hope you don't mind."
"Of course not," I replied, concealing my excitement that one of 3 bearded sons was actually trying the wet-shave method, "Which razor did you use?"
"I dunno what you call it. It was the older, dark looking one." (the open-comb Gillette New Bar handle).
Me:"So what did you think?"
Him: "It felt pretty good (rubbing the area beneath his jaw line). I didn't know what I was doing but it turned out okay."
Me: "Let me show you all the stuff if you want to learn more about it."
So we ventured into my bathroom where I explained Wet Shaving 101, showed him all the different razors, brushes, soaps & other necessities— and proceeded to demonstrate the whole process from prep to post-shave.
I gave him a good starter razor (the FatBoy), plus a nice brush, some pre-shave oil, TOBS cream, aftershave & balm. Plenty of stuff to keep his throat/neck area clean-shaven beneath the beard. He then cleaned off his bathroom counter (which he shares with his two bros), and organized his 'shaving space.' He ditched his Quattro into the drawer.

Two hours later, he comes into my den again.
"Well, that was interesting."
"What?" I turn to look at him as he has a big grin and a completely SHAVEN (beard-less) face!
He states, "I decided to go for it and do a complete shave, beard & all. I set the razor to "5" and slowly shaved off the beard. It took a lot of rinsing of the blade. Not bad for the first time. Only one little bleeder. Face feels really good though."
"Nice job, first wet-shave ever and you're removing a beard. Brave lad...."

So now he's hooked.
One down, two more bearded boys to go....

 

Hehehehe!! Nice work!

 

Nice work!! I can see why you have been chosen! Bringing more to the flock!!

 

Go get 'em!

 

Way cool!

 

You are excited now and with great reason, but be careful. If your other sons get into it they might deplete your supply in no time ha.

 

I imagine it will be a gradual progression as the other two aren't quite as adventurous as my oldest. Even so, I've stockpiled enough supplies that, according to my wife, I could probably set-up the whole neighborhood for wet-shaving.

 

I'm sitting here with a big smile on my face after reading your story. So glad you converted him.

 

Even better he will always remember you taught him how to shave and gave him his first real razor.

 

One of the aspects my son commented on during our 'Wet-Shave' lesson was the overall feel and consistency of the TOBS lather.
I whipped up just a dab in a small bowl using the little EverReady 500 brush and applied some to his palm.
"Smell & feel that," I said as he sniffed and rubbed it between his fingers.
"Whoa...that's feels slick. I can see why you like this stuff. (sniff) Smells manly too. It feels nothing like the other stuff — the spray crud in the can."

He and his brothers spent the last 7-10 years shaving with the multi blade razors & canned gels. It's all they've known. This will change.

 

Yes, they too shall come over the enlightened side of shaving.

 

That's really great! Can tell you'r a great pop.

 

Congrats on the convert. My 7 year old loves to watch me shave. I let him help with the lather. He chatters away while I shave. Makes it hard to hear the whiskers being cut but I enjoy the time with him. Thinking about lathering him up and giving him an empty razor to "shave" with.

 

Do it! He'll remember it for the rest of his life, I promise you!

 

Well done, well done. Its always great to bring one of your own into the fold.

 

Nice. A fb as first razor. Lucky boy.

 

Blessed is he who brings converts to the flock.... I'm going to be teaching my son this summer before school starts(he's 14)..I hope his lesson comes out as well as your sons did...

 

Sorry to hear about your son's impending case of RAD.

Congratulations on being able to pass along this life lesson to your sons. I hope they all enjoy it as much as you.

 

Very nice. That story almost brought a tear to my eye. I hope to share the wet shaving experience with my youngest in the near future.