It’s been two weeks since the start of The Fuzzy Experiment, in which I decided to test the theory put forth in this article that states that you don’t need shaving cream. Since Tuesday, April 25th, I’ve been skipping the shaving cream and using only a razor. Since I shave immediately after coming out of the shower, it’s not a major change and so far, so good. In fact, not having the shaving cream makes it easier to shave around my trademark goatee and sideburns; I can actually see what I’m doing. Better still, Wendy hasn’t noticed any difference.
I should invest in a shaving mirror for the shower. I suspect that I’d great an even better shave in a nice hot shower. I don’t think I’ll go so “old school” as to add a straight razor to the mix; I can imagine all kinds of unpleasant shaving accidents, especially a few involving “Mister Wiggly”.
The most noticeable effect this experiment has had: a MetaFilter discussion on the topic, which as of this writing has 76 comments! Who knew that shaving was a topic near and dear to the hearts of so many?
4 replies on “The Fuzzy Experiment, Part Deux”
I’ve always shaved in the shower, no shaving cream (currently use a Gilette Sensor). I find it vastly superior to shaving at the sink.
I’m with FS. Shave in the shower, with a Gillette Sensor (regular variety – none of that Sensor Excel crap). No soap, no shaving cream, no mirror.
ok, ok… when I’ve got a goatee or uber-burners, I’ll stick my head out and eyeball it in the bathroom mirror to avoid accidental de-goatee-ification, but when I’m beardless, I do it completely blind.
Mr. Wiggly? Have you seen the flash-based ad for the Phillips Bodygroomer at http://www.shaveeverywhere.com/ ? I almost pissed myself watching it.
I have a straight razor. Every man shold shave with one at least once in their life.
you will have much more respect for your elders when you realise that they shaved everyday without a Mach3 Turbo (or whatever).
Now I use it to cut stuff that _isn’t_ my flesh