Shaving someone else, how difficult can it be?

[prsman23]

Don't most statements that include the phrase "how difficult could it be" end badly? Lol.
At least most of mine do!

 

[vCJv]

My dad said back in the day they had barber colleges (still do I imagine), and they wouldn't let you shave a customer until you could shave an entire balloon without popping it. The idea is a light touch, shave the hair not the skin and easier said than done I imagine with someone else but practice until perfect. So if you're thinking about shaving someone else use the balloon method! lol

yeah theyd do that with shaving cream on the balloon

 

[Hotnsharp]

I always shave my wives legs, that's easy. Last week I told a coworker that if he didn't shave tomorrow I would do it for him and he seemed to like that.
So I brought my kit to work, straight razor, strop, soap, brush, after shave etc. I figured it would be easier than shaving myself because I don't have to look in the mirror but I quickly came to the conclusion it was not.
I was scared as hell to cut him up, his beard was very course and it felt strange shaving someone else for the first time. I very much missed the feedback I have when I shave myself.
I managed to shave him without cutting him up but it was not the best shave ever (missed a few spots).
After this I let him choose what after shave (aqua velva, tabac or florida water). He choose the florida water and when applied liberally he screamed like a pig (I enjoyed that).
It was a fun experience but you should really think twice before doing this kind of stuff!!!

I've shaved the wifes legs, that was easy. I also talked my son into letting me shave his face, not so easy. He has a very course beard and suffers from acne on his neck. When I was done with him he had a few bleeders and some razor burn. It was good practice for me but not a good experience for him. He swears that will never happen again.

That is awesome that you gentleman shave your wives legs with a straight. My wife has been interested in straights since I started using a safety razor and wet shaving a couple months ago. One day we will have a straight. Any good places to look for straights and accessories in England?

 

[BakerAndBadger]

Don't most statements that include the phrase "how difficult could it be" end badly? Lol.
At least most of mine do!

Yeah, the same with me hence the title of my post!