Having coffee, smth sweet and a followup cigarrete in the morning makes me happy to be awake. Or kiss goodbyes and hellos.

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[โ€“] 16 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I like my morning ritual a lot. After I brush my teeth, I shave, and then I have a coffee before I get dressed.

I used to hate shaving, just an annoying chore that gave me razor burn and bumps, that I had to do because I can't grow a beard. So I switched to an old style double sided blade safety razor. Yup, like your grandpa. Yes, they still make those. I also got a badger brush for lathering, and I make a ritual of it. When I start, it's like "ok, it's time for something pleasant that I can't rush, and I will do it, and I will enjoy it". And you know what? I do enjoy it. The old timey razor irritates my skin a lot less, the result is better and smoother, and I like how the brush feels on my face. I feel like I look good when I'm done.

And I got a nice coffee machine, and good coffee, and I take the time to enjoy it before I leave for work.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Safety razors are great. One time purchase of a good quality one with very cheap blades that come in the hundreds. No stupid disposable plastic sticks.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Would they work on legs or would my knees get cut to ribbons?

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This is my answer too. Wet shaving is very relaxing to me. Side benefit is it's also cheaper as long as you restrain yourself when buying new soaps and gear.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I haven't bought anything else since I bought the razor, but I do want to get a shaving cream or something else that smells nicer than the basic foam. That's... whenever I run out of my current stuff.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Several places online sell sample packs of soap for like 20ish bucks so you can get some different ones to try out without too much cost. Even these go pretty far. I also bought a box of Arko sticks like 10 years ago and have only gone through 2.5 out of 12... I don't use that one every day but they last a long time and it lathers up really well when I'm in a hurry. Nothing special as far as scent goes though.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Any idea how they fare for head shaving?

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Sorry, no idea. I can imagine it being a little harder if you've been using the pivoting style razors. You have to keep the safety razor at the correct angle yourself or you don't get shaved.

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