I enjoy shaving.
That may not sound like much of an accomplishment, but life is made up of small pleasures and victories.
I wet shave - if you're not familiar with the term, it refers to the old-fashioned way of doing it, with shaving cream, a brush and a razor.
Things, I have noticed, tend to go in cycles. My grandfather used a brush and razor, my dad used an electric razor, and my brother and I both got into wet shaving. In my grandfather's time, that was the only way to go, my dad had access to the new technology of electric shavers and my brother and I were exposed to both. In fact, the first razors my brother and I had were electric, gifts from our dad.
I'm not sure why my brother decided to switch to wet shaving, but I did because he did. I suppose you never really lose wanting to be like your big brother growing up. By university, my grandfather had passed, and I was using his old safety razor. It's safe to say it was much older than I was.
One thing about the internet, if you want to know more about something - there are lots of opinions and websites available. Online forums are a lot of fun because they are usually filled with fans who are willing to provide some guidance without being dogmatic in their approach. The downside is that once you discover the community, it can be a real drain on resources (time and money) as you try out the variety of options available.
I'm lucky, I have my grandfather's razor and have a brush, so the only real expense so far has been trying out new shave creams. That will end when I decide which I like best. Right now, I'm trying the same scent (sandalwood) from several companies.
As long as I can stay away from the desire to try new razors, I'll be ok.
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