TV's Frink said:
Moving sucks. Moving twice in two months *really* sucks.
JEDIT: Uh-oh...
It's all good. It obviously sucks so bad to move twice in two months that it is requisite to complain about it twice.
You could even say, now there are two of them!
'Twas a terrible day, that time of my stay,
When the basement did flood--and, no, not with mud
And though caused by the tenants, they now have prevented
From collecting what's due, so trouble'll ensue
And now they'll not pay, even though they did stay
I'm two months out of pocket, with no way to stop it!
The ground now is clear, and the account I do fear
But until my return, this trouble I'll spurn
No good will it do, to further pursue
And if never again, I rent property to them
It should be no surprise, because now I am wise
I was once…but now I’m not… Further: zyzzogeton
“It wasn’t the flood that destroyed the pantry…”
WRONG THREAD!
Well at least now you don't have to worry about someone sitting next to you on bus, at movie, etc.
Leonardo said:
suggestion: try wet shaving. No batteries required and when done right, gives you a much closer shave than an electric razor.
TV's Frink said:
Well at least now you don't have to worry about someone sitting next to you on bus, at movie, etc.
Wasn't worried about that, I don't go out, and I'm also too cheap to get a bus or go to the cinema.
Warbler said:
suggestion: try wet shaving. No batteries required and when done right, gives you a much closer shave than an electric razor.
You mean shaving it all? I wanted to leave as much beard as possible, it was more of a trim than anything. If you meant trimming, but just with a manual razor, can't do that, I've tried loads of times and I always fuck it up. That's why this time, rather than shaving all of it, I tried the electric razor.
Anyway, it's sorted now. I've left the sucker on recharge for an hour or so, and finished. Didn't do half a bad job, if I say so myself.
sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about just trimming a beard. Yeah, that wouldn't work to well with a manual razor.
I've tried, with a comb and a razor, or a pair of scissors, like I've seen the barber do. Couldn't replicate that, always had to start anew. This time, instead, I'm quite satisfied with the result. Who knows, maybe I've finally learned how to use this infernal contraption.
I haven't had a clean shave since before puberty. Maybe one day somebody will teach me how to shave without leaving any stubble...
Nobody sang The Bunny Song in years…
You've got thick, jet-black hair haven't you?
Danfun128 said:
I haven't had a clean shave since before puberty. Maybe one day somebody will teach me how to shave without leaving any stubble...
there are all kinds of videos on youtube to give you advice on improving your shaving technique.
here's one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI
Leonardo, why don't you try a beard trimmer?
Dear troubled shavers,
This discussion only serves to remind me how much I wish I owned a straight razor, and now I feel about bitching about my lack of a straight razor.
JEDIT: Furthermore, disposable razors are shit.
Leonardo said:
You've got thick, jet-black hair haven't you?
No. It is on the thick side, but it's brown rather than black.
Nobody sang The Bunny Song in years…
DuracellEnergizer said:
This discussion only serves to remind me how much I wish I owned a straight razor, and now I feel about bitching about my lack of a straight razor.
JEDIT: Furthermore, disposable razors are shit.
just remember it is takes a lot of skill to use a straight razor and a lot of work to keep it sharp. You have to learn how to strop, hone, and sharpen the razor. It is not easy. It is not something I could ever do. but I am able to get a decent enough shave using the typical disposable razors. I have been thinking of switching to an old fashion safety razor.
So you want me to abandon my rushed 1-3 minute shave for something slower and more old fashioned.
Nobody sang The Bunny Song in years…
No I want you to bark like a dog
Or cluck like a chicken. Whichever your larynx finds more convenient.
Chewtobacca said:
Leonardo, why don't you try a beard trimmer?
That's what I have, sorry, I wasn't more specific:
I bought it a couple of years ago, but I could never figure out how to use it properly. So I gave it to my dad, who now uses it regularly. Yesterday I wanted to give it another try and, to my surprise, I finally figured it out, I think.
I know it's not a complicated thing to use, but I'm a clumsy person, I'd always end up shaving too much, getting annoyed and shaving it all.
Danfun128 said:
So you want me to abandon my rushed 1-3 minute shave for something slower and more old fashioned.
I neither want to abandon it or not abandon. I am simply saying it is a way to get a much closer smoother shave.
Abandon shave! Abandon shave!
Leonardo said: I know it's not a complicated thing to use, but I'm a clumsy person, I'd always end up shaving too much, getting annoyed and shaving it all.
I understand, but bear in mind that that sort of thing happens to everyone on occasion. Maybe the make and model didn't help: I've never liked Remingtons and prefer the BaByliss 7647U because it's very easy to use.
Start with a high setting and reduce it one notch at a time until you are happy with the length. Repeat this process for the area under the nose, which usually requires a separate setting. Write down the settings for next time.
You'll get the hand of it. Just make sure that the silver arrow on the comb-guard's dial is lined up with the groove/marker above the dial before you begin to adjust the setting; otherwise, the numbers will not correspond with the intended lengths.