How often do you shave? (Those of us who do that is)

[Amethyst]

Ten to 15 minutes, every other day, 5-blade razor and shaving gel. I go through shave gel far faster than Mr. A. does, since he has far fewer square inches to shave! But I do love to wear shorts and sleeveless tops, plus, there's the daily gym habit to consider.

Koolau, for some reason the topic of ladies shaving their legs and underarms is "taboo," even though it seems people are not at all reluctant to express horror at the very thought of women allowing those areas to grow their natural coverings. I have read that this is all the result of a very effective advertising campaign starting in the 1920's.

Nowadays, I am reliably informed, younger ladies (and some younger men!) are expected to de-fuzz even more acreage, but I get the vapors when I think about it.

Amethyst

 

[JakeBrake]

I shave every day. I am a sucker for the latest and greatest razors. Currently I'm using the Gillette Fusion Proglide Power. I've tried a few electric razors, but I've never seen one that gave a decent shave. Except, of course, for my trusty Oster A-5 that I use to clip (not groom) dogs. The Oster has the teeth marks to prove it.

I read some where that Gillette Blue Blades were made with surplus WWII warships because most WWII warships were made with virgin iron ore (no scrap). There's more steel in a Gillette Blue Blade than several Fusion razors with five very thin blades.

 

[kcowan]

Leaving the blade soaking in olive oil will prevent oxidization which dulls the blade. Enables a blade to be used for 40% longer, apparently.

 

[imoldernu]

Daily...
Never thought too much about it until listening to the motivational speaker Zig Ziglar in 1969.... (before your time)... He said:
"Selling is just like shaving...If you don't do it every day, you're a bum."

Not sure I took anything else from his talk, but that sure made an impression on me. Now I wonder what I'd see in the mirror if I had a beard.

About boredom? Haven't had more than a few minutes of that since retiring in 1989.

 

[FreeAtLast]

Daily

 

[packrat44]

Shave daily. If I let it go for 3/4 days people start mistaking me for one of those movie/TV actors. I am not up for that kind of insult.

 

[Badger]

I've had a full beard for most of the past 40 years but still need to shave my neck about every 3-4 days now that I am retired. More often if I am going to escort my wife to someplace nice. I also trim the beard every 2 weeks.

Cheers!

 

[ls99]

About two or three days apart. Always after showering. Blade seems to last longer.

In other areas I am getting to the adage of: don't do anything today that can be put off 'till tomorrow.

 

[Amethyst]

I'll have to try that. I've just been careful to wash/completely dry the razor, since leaving it wet will definitely shorten its life. Darn things are ridiculously expensive, and no one seems to know why. Perhaps it is the "beauty aid" effect - you know, women's beauty aids are always wildly overpriced in relation to their ingredients.

Amethyst

Leaving the blade soaking in olive oil will prevent oxidization which dulls the blade. Enables a blade to be used for 40% longer, apparently.

 

[Chuckanut]

I shave and put on descent clothing before going out even if it's just the hardware store or supermarket. No point in turning the neighborhood into an eyesore.

 

[Amethyst]

Descent as in it falls down? Haw, haw, hardy har har....

Amethyst

I shave and put on descent clothing before going out even if it's just the hardware store or supermarket. No point in turning the neighborhood into an eyesore.

 

[Bestwifeever]

I like a man with a clean close shave.

I don't think I've ever dried off a razor and a bag of the whatever-was-on-sale-at-Target razors lasts at least a year in our humid bathroom, no nicks, no cuts. Now I'll probably slice a piece of my shin off having tempted fate.

 

[seraphim]

I retired - I stopped shaving. Period

I think it gives me a Kenny Rogers look. DW says, "Red Green."

I don't care. I'm behind my face. I don't have to look at it.

 

[seraphim]

As a side benefit, I noticed I now get all kinds of senior citizen doscounts without being asked my age. If I catch it, I 'fess up. Lol

 

[ER Eddie]

I can't believe we have a four-page thread on how often you shave.

Oh well, it's better than some of the alternatives. ("How often do you urinate?")

 

[powerplay]

I can't believe we have a four-page thread on how often you shave.

 

[inky]

I can't believe we have a four-page thread on how often you shave.

Oh well, it's better than some of the alternatives. ("How often do you urinate?")

Don't give people any ideas.

 

[sheehs1]

Every day. My legs that is. I too go to the gym and wear shorts all summer. Can't stand it if I don't have smooth legs.

If all the women chimed it we might get this thread to 8 pages!

 

[HFWR]

Not very often...

 

[seraphim]

OK - are we still talking about shaving, or have we switched to urinating?

 

[ER Eddie]

Tomorrow I'm going to try doing both at the same time. Wish me luck.

 

[Meadbh]

Just so long as you don't try this:

Urinating on Lava

 

[MRG]

Tomorrow I'm going to try doing both at the same time. Wish me luck.

Hope you're not using a straight razor.

MRG