Looking to up my shave game to the next level. Unique Shaving & Grooming Rituals from History and Around the World - https://www.artofmanliness.com/style/shaving/shaving-rituals/ Anybody got any ideas or rituals that take your shave into stratosphere level? Thinking I might need a bedazzled razor like the ancient Egyptians or maybe a live in barber to do my shaves.
Most Complex Daily Shaving Ritual
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Hello Possum, I hope you are doing wonderful today!
Personally, I don't feel the need to over complicate my shaving regimen. I have enough troubles as it is, achieving the perfect shave, without drawing blood. I've only had 1 shave to date that I could consider a full 10 out of 10 shave, without drawing any blood, and that was a huge momentous achievement for me! Incase you are curious, it was a 99% BBS shave with remaining 1% DFS, I was so darn proud of that shave I tell ya.
But see, I challenged myself you see, and like Kahn in Star Trek II, when it comes to a good challenge, I shall have them! HAHA! But that was a lot of work to achieve, which is why I don't expect to get that every shave, and I most certainly don't. In my last shave, I actually got some capillary bleeding of the unwanted, trying to get some good BBS in the moostash area, this was caused by me raking the skin a few too many times going ATG this time around.
Its a delicate balance between BBS and DFS. I am one of those folks who likes to go for the BBS as much as possible. There are a lot of folks on here though, who don't bother going for the BBS, and will tell you this, DFS is plenty good enough for them. So like I said, with the work involved in getting as much BBS as possible, I don't feel the need to over complicate things further.
The fact that want to try different things like that, makes me think that maybe your bored with your current regimen? And if this is so, I am truly sorry to hear that! I want everybody in this shaving hobby, or journey, to find enjoyment and fun in what they do.
Personally, I don't feel the need to over complicate my shaving regimen. I have enough troubles as it is, achieving the perfect shave, without drawing blood. I've only had 1 shave to date that I could consider a full 10 out of 10 shave, without drawing any blood, and that was a huge momentous achievement for me! Incase you are curious, it was a 99% BBS shave with remaining 1% DFS, I was so darn proud of that shave I tell ya.
But see, I challenged myself you see, and like Kahn in Star Trek II, when it comes to a good challenge, I shall have them! HAHA! But that was a lot of work to achieve, which is why I don't expect to get that every shave, and I most certainly don't. In my last shave, I actually got some capillary bleeding of the unwanted, trying to get some good BBS in the moostash area, this was caused by me raking the skin a few too many times going ATG this time around.
Its a delicate balance between BBS and DFS. I am one of those folks who likes to go for the BBS as much as possible. There are a lot of folks on here though, who don't bother going for the BBS, and will tell you this, DFS is plenty good enough for them. So like I said, with the work involved in getting as much BBS as possible, I don't feel the need to over complicate things further.
The fact that want to try different things like that, makes me think that maybe your bored with your current regimen? And if this is so, I am truly sorry to hear that! I want everybody in this shaving hobby, or journey, to find enjoyment and fun in what they do.
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Trying a few new things has moved up on my shaving to do list. My current shave regimen and equipment has maxed out; nothing but boringly good, close shaves. Groundhog Day, just like shaving with a Gillette Fusion cartridge setup. I tried a few new soaps last week; two losers in the bin and one winner into rotation. Guess I’ll keep hunting for the next best thing.
I’ve considered shaving nude in the hot tub this Saturday afternoon with a bottle of scotch, but then I considered what kind of scene the paramedics would stumble upon.
And you might have to share the Scotch with them.I’ve considered shaving nude in the hot tub this Saturday afternoon with a bottle of scotch, but then I considered what kind of scene the paramedics would stumble upon.
AimlessWanderer
Remember to forget me!
I like to keep my shaves as simple as possible. This month, for the frugal challenge, I haven't even been using a brush.
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Nothing wrong with hand lathering. I do it for touch ups.
I have mentioned this before. I was a carpenter for around 1/3 of my working years. I was trained by my father (a vehicle mechanic) that every tool has place in the tool box; should be cleaned properly after each use; returned to its home in the tool box. As a result, I was the same way with my carpentry trade tools Everything was organized. I never had to search for a tool, caulking, nails, screws, etc... No wasted time looking for stuff in the back of my pickup with a topper. I always knew were everything was... a ritual, if you will.
I use a similar approach to shaving. I don't have so much stuff that I can't organize it easily, so everything starts out put way.... then I get out the tools, place everything on a hand towel next to the sink; complete the shave; return everything exactly where it should be.
As has been mentioned many times here on B&B: we are all different, with some commonality between us. There is no one single right way to approach our collective hobby. Organized, disorganized... soaps organized alphabetically or by ranking? It doesn't really matter. We all do what works best for us... and if we stumble across another way that appeals to us, we make changes.
Peaceful and relaxing shaves,
Everyone.
I use a similar approach to shaving. I don't have so much stuff that I can't organize it easily, so everything starts out put way.... then I get out the tools, place everything on a hand towel next to the sink; complete the shave; return everything exactly where it should be.
As has been mentioned many times here on B&B: we are all different, with some commonality between us. There is no one single right way to approach our collective hobby. Organized, disorganized... soaps organized alphabetically or by ranking? It doesn't really matter. We all do what works best for us... and if we stumble across another way that appeals to us, we make changes.
Peaceful and relaxing shaves,
Everyone.
KISS works best for this old guy, especially first thing in the AM!!
That said, when I really want a special, luxurious shave, I start with a warm towel!!
That said, when I really want a special, luxurious shave, I start with a warm towel!!
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Agree, but after 30+ years of using roughly the same routine…I am looking to change up something. Maybe I’ll give the warm towel a go this weekend. Have a great day!KISS works best for this old guy, especially first thing in the AM!!
That said, when I really want a special, luxurious shave, I start with a warm towel!!
My biggest upgrade for shaving luxury, was a scuttle. When you apply warm lather to the face, using a badger brush, it's like getting a facial massage!
Hehe
Invent an automatic shaving machine.
1) Clean face using warm water spray mist
2) Partially dry face using gentle streams of compressed air
3) Measure & map facial surface using laser tomography
4) Automatically mix and warm lather
5) Apply lather using robotic arm
6) Insert fresh razor blade from automatic magazine
7) Shave using 6-axis computer controlled razor
8) Clean excess lather using warm water spray
9) Dry face using gentle streams of compressed air
10) Apply aftershave from pre-programmed selection
11) Facial massage using robotic arm
12) Automatically eject used blade and go through internal cleaning cycle
We have the technology!
1) Clean face using warm water spray mist
2) Partially dry face using gentle streams of compressed air
3) Measure & map facial surface using laser tomography
4) Automatically mix and warm lather
5) Apply lather using robotic arm
6) Insert fresh razor blade from automatic magazine
7) Shave using 6-axis computer controlled razor
8) Clean excess lather using warm water spray
9) Dry face using gentle streams of compressed air
10) Apply aftershave from pre-programmed selection
11) Facial massage using robotic arm
12) Automatically eject used blade and go through internal cleaning cycle
We have the technology!
Buy a Rex Ambassador, load it with a Feather blade, set it to level 6.5, your adventure awaits you padawon, may the bravery be with you. Cause, your gonna need it.
Maybe use some Arko soap too, something to cleanse your sinuses while your at it. Then after the shave, use that alum block, yes, you'll need it for sure!
Then, finish off the shave with Captains Choice aftershave. Bring the fire to your face
The burn let's you know your still alive, somehow, and then you smell good and feel good after.That is, if you survived the Ambassador bringing your facial hair to justice for violating HOA height regulations.
reminds me of this:
I sometimes add a second pass. Sometimes…
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "scuttle?"
I'd hate to see the automatic shaving machine losing control, as Charlie Chaplin's feeding machine did!
I used to spray Witch Hazel on my face with a spray bottle after shaving. I felt kinda goofy doing that and now I feel that Witch Hazel is useless.
A scuttle is a shaving bowl within in another bowl. You put hot water in the outer bowl to keep the inside shaving bowl hot... it keeps the shaving lather warm throughout your shave. Here's a link so you can read more about it: Custom Shaving Scuttle - Starry Night — Captain's Choice - https://www.captainschoicestore.com/all/shaving-scuttle-artwg
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what happens when a tea kettle and cereal bowl have kids. You end up with a scuttle.
