What else has Wet-Shaving taught you?

**Rustonrazor** · 06-09-2012, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Mad Man

It's a strange yet significant parallel; that my commencing wet-shaving also coincided with a greater achievement of work-life balance and a more profound understanding of what the stressors are in my life.

Oh, and it taught me that even though I personally have not come face to face with any other wet shavers they are out there....using pay pal.

My exact experience. The only other DE or SE shaver I know is my brother. However, we both desire different things in life now just due to this one choice.

**MeanGene** · 06-09-2012, 10:53 AM

I've learned to relax and enjoy the task at hand. Shaving provides an escape for me mentally, and undoubtedly, I'll come up with significant business ideas while relaxing. It is such a strange process, I let the mind go and think about the shave, and BAM, something rises to the surface. I love this.

Shaving has taught me how to appreciate different fragrances and that the most expensive item doesn't mean that it's the best. Also, I have a tremendous appreciation for those who follow their passion and become artisanpreneurs as a result. Yes, I just made that up because the Artisans I've dealt with on B&B seem to have a love of the product and people first and money is made as a result of that. Most entrepreneurs I know love the money first and everything else second.

Other notable factors for me, I have learned that aftershave doesn't have to burn, that an alum block rub followed by witch hazel rinse is heavenly, and that cologne is for me to enjoy, not for the people around me.

Finally, I have learned about this forum. I feel at home here and, irrespective of economic or intellectual status, we are all equals. The concept of acting like a gentlemen has bled over from my activities on the forum to my personal/professional life and I am happier as a result. In my business, I have control and sometimes, do not show the proper respect to people around me. B&B has taught me patience and respect for other ideas which leads me to the concept that made this behavioral shift for me completely possible:

YMMV

**leighroy** · 06-09-2012, 11:36 AM

I have learned that as a man I too can look after my skin (without the mrs making fun!)

**retturn2blades** · 06-09-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Triad

It has tought me how to use Paypal and i mean use the sh#t out of it!!!

Yeah, me and Paypal have truly become "pals."

**skirby** · 06-09-2012, 04:54 PM

Wet shaving has taught me many things including taking time to relax and enjoy something that was a chore but i think most importantly it reminds me that this hobby is more than just blades, creams and razors. I have talked four friends into joining the ranks. We now talk about shaving and related equipment during down time at work and it has nothing to do with the tools and everything to do with the friends.

**CharlieFoxtrot** · 06-09-2012, 05:05 PM

I've learned a lot on this journey so far. Some of it is profound but the biggest lesson was also my first. I quickly learned that modern is not always better. When you decide to use a modern product, sometimes you sacrifice quality and enjoyment. Progress is not always what it seems to be.

**MACGI98z28** · 06-09-2012, 05:12 PM

Patience. Someone told me that fishing would increase your patience. It didn't work nearly as well as traditional shaving.

**mystkm** · 06-09-2012, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by MACGI98z28

Patience. Someone told me that fishing would increase your patience. It didn't work nearly as well as traditional shaving.

HA!

I've found that fishing is quite the opposite...at least at times.

Mainly it is peaceful. I spent last summer trying to teach my future brother-in-law (who thinks going fishing means you always come back with fish!) to fish and I so needed patience towards the end!

As for what I learned...quite a lot but mostly the big thing was to slow down and take time to enjoy a simple little pleasure. And that is how I now view it whereas before I viewed it as a chore and avoided it as much as possible.

**Deltaboy** · 06-09-2012, 06:15 PM

It taught me to take my time and to relax. I get to spend less money per a shave and I get to do it how my grandpaws and greatgrandpaws did.

**CorCat87** · 06-09-2012, 06:17 PM

how to build a cabinet

**NexlevMM** · 06-09-2012, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by CorCat87

how to build a cabinet

Did not see that one coming

Thank you for the responses guys, I can tell that wet-shaving has taken its toll and then some on a lot of us.. Pretty amazing stuff.

**Dennis324** · 06-11-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Truckie

- That bleeding doesn't necessarily mean pain
- Just because it's five dollars doesn't mean it's not worth it's weight in Gold
- Taking the time to relax and shave is very very satisfying and worth the weird looks the lady gives me
- A new trust is formed when you let the before mentioned lady shave you......with your straight
- Building lather is like building a house, do it right the first time and it will last
- No matter what song plays DO NOT sing along while shaving with your straight (NO high notes...)
- And last but not least, before learning how to shave correctly, men do not know what they are missing. Our fathers and grandfathers knew what they were talking about.

Man, that's priceless! :)

I have learned that sometimes the old way of doing things was the best way.
That cheaper blades do NOT mean they are cheaply made.
And it has taught me to further embrace the manly arts which have been taken away from us in favor of 'Metro-sexuality'.

Nothing wrong with being an 'Old-School' man again.