I recently read an article about, "The Art of Shaving." The gist of the article was that most of us shave every day and most of take it for granted. It suggested that because we do it every day, we actually should make it a special, zen like experience. Well, because I am retired, sometimes board, shave every day and look for new types of experiences in life, I thought I would give it a shot.
First thing I did was purchase a "fog less" mirror for my shower. It's a neat little unit. You fill the reservoir on the back of the mirror with shower water and it never gets "fog." It even has a little built-in squeegee.
I bought a pure, fine badger brush to use with the shaving soap, which is formulated with glycerin and coconut oil which is held in this neat teak, refillable container.
I got two different types of pre-shave oils. I have a sandalwood and a black pepper oil, but there are thousands available. The pre-shave oils are used to soften the beard and prepare the skin for the shave prior to applying the shaving soap.
Then I purchased a classic "Futur" safety razor made by Merker in Germany along with Merker double edge blades.
Bottom line... I have to tell you, this is a great way to start your day. It feels great and the results are fantastic. It only takes a few more minutes then that Bic or Gillette with that stuff out of a can while you're leaning over the sink. And, who doesn't like standing in a hot shower for a few extra minutes.
Regards,
Doug
First thing I did was purchase a "fog less" mirror for my shower. It's a neat little unit. You fill the reservoir on the back of the mirror with shower water and it never gets "fog." It even has a little built-in squeegee.
I bought a pure, fine badger brush to use with the shaving soap, which is formulated with glycerin and coconut oil which is held in this neat teak, refillable container.
I got two different types of pre-shave oils. I have a sandalwood and a black pepper oil, but there are thousands available. The pre-shave oils are used to soften the beard and prepare the skin for the shave prior to applying the shaving soap.
Then I purchased a classic "Futur" safety razor made by Merker in Germany along with Merker double edge blades.
Bottom line... I have to tell you, this is a great way to start your day. It feels great and the results are fantastic. It only takes a few more minutes then that Bic or Gillette with that stuff out of a can while you're leaning over the sink. And, who doesn't like standing in a hot shower for a few extra minutes.
Regards,
Doug
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