Everyone's shaving needs are different -- mine require me to spend a considerable amount of time and effort to make sure I don't end up with cuts or ingrown hai

Everyone's shaving needs are different -- mine require me to spend a considerable amount of time and effort to make sure I don't end up with cuts or ingrown hairs. I used disposable razors for the longest time until I found a thread on a wet shaving forum[0] where someone had shared a quick tutorial video[1] on how to shave with a double edge razor. After committing to wet shaving I now get the closest shaves possible which require me to shave less often. What I really like about this method of shaving is that it made me view this activity differently. It's no longer a chore and it isn't something that I mindlessly rush through. The shaving brush, razor, blades, and cream are my tools; I don't just toss them into garbage (the blades being the exception) once I've had a few shaves. I prepare everything and commit to being present while I shave. It's a ritual now and as lame as it might sound my life is richer as a result. I wish someone had taught me to shave this way when I first started. [0] http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forum.php http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forum.php [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI