Thanks for sharing!
And, CONGRATULATIONS on finding a ‘new’ reason to collect a variety of razors!!
And, CONGRATULATIONS on finding a ‘new’ reason to collect a variety of razors!!
Nor what time of day you do it.The good part about being retired is you don't have to care how long it takes to shave.
Good afternoon. I live in Russia and am an active participant in one of the Russian forums. It is not customary to talk about your health problems on our forum. And I don't understand why you need to share these stories with strangers.
What this guy said. I think it goes beyond that though. It’s not necessarily a generational thing as it is a society thing. Todays society tends to get most of their social interaction with…well, social media and, forums are a form of social media. Therefore, people tend to wear their hearts out on social media.Different customs. That doesn't necessarily mean either one is wrong.
Perspectives can matter. For some, It's sharing life experiences with strangers. For others, it's sharing them with online friends (even though others are eavesdropping). For some, it may be sharing their struggles, for others, sharing tales of triumph over their struggles. For some, reaching out FOR support, for others, reaching out TO support others who may have similar challenges.
This isn't just global differences, but within a 10km radius of me, there is probably just as wide a variation over whether or not people want to share their life challenges, or hear those of others, and also why they may or may not want to. Again, it doesn't necessarily mean that any of those perspectives are wrong.
Very well said.Different customs. That doesn't necessarily mean either one is wrong.
Perspectives can matter. For some, It's sharing life experiences with strangers. For others, it's sharing them with online friends (even though others are eavesdropping). For some, it may be sharing their struggles, for others, sharing tales of triumph over their struggles. For some, reaching out FOR support, for others, reaching out TO support others who may have similar challenges.
This isn't just global differences, but within a 10km radius of me, there is probably just as wide a variation over whether or not people want to share their life challenges, or hear those of others, and also why they may or may not want to. Again, it doesn't necessarily mean that any of those perspectives are wrong.
Russia seems cold & hard? Congratulations…Good afternoon. I live in Russia and am an active participant in one of the Russian forums. It is not customary to talk about your health problems on our forum. And I don't understand why you need to share these stories with strangers.
I have spent a lot of time in Russia, and they aren't. They can be great hosts and a lot of fun. But they do hold their cards close to their chests. Closer than we do. Or, at least in my experience.Russia seems cold & hard? Congratulations…
I have spent a lot of time in Russia, and they aren't. They can be great hosts and a lot of fun. But they do hold their cards close to their chests. Closer than we do. Or, at least in my experience.
i can't disagree with that. Take care.When in Rome I guess?
I have not been shaving as long as you. But my skin has changed a bit since I started shaving. Now I have to pull my skin with one hand and shave with the other. Its just the way it is as we age our bodies change.In the last year aging & health has changed my shaving - how I shave and what I use. I'm in my mid 60s and have been using a DE safety razor for over 10 years. Earlier this year I had a melanoma (non invasive - size a bit smaller than a quarter) removed from my face. Procedure was done by a plastic surgeon. This has left a lightly scarred area that I need to be very careful of when shaving. I also have picked up an essential tremor that causes minor hand shaking. The hand tremors kinda come and go. I live in a 55+ community where I see neighbors who have significant health issues ... I'm lucky just having some very minor health impacts.
But, they have impacted how and what I shave with. I have 3 Gillette Super Speeds from my birth year/quarter - red tip, standard, blue tip. A year ago I mostly used the red tip; I now mostly use the least aggressive blue tip. My Gillette Fatboy went from a 6 adjustment down to 3. I often need to use both hands on the razor handle due to my tremors. Also, my facial skin seems to be a bit more prone to cuts if I rush my shave. My point is how you shave now may not be how you shave in the future. Really glad that I decided to collect all 3 variations of the Super Speed, plus an adjustable razor is nice to have when things change.
Aging/Health ... has it changed your shaving? Great that DE shaving has tools/techniques that can allow for the changes we are all likely to see as we get older. Had to attach a pic
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