Every day we are confronted with small and large annoyances, also during the morning shaving ritual. We have listed the biggest shaving-related grievances. Of course, we also give some tips to prevent these annoyances. We would like to know if these are also your irritations? We look forward to hearing from you.
1. Dull razor blades
Before you really notice it, the razor or razor blades turn out to be dull. You have lathered your face nicely and then you feel the blade pulling on your beard hairs. Since you already have the blade in your razor holder, of course you continue shaving. Even though it doesn't feel pleasant and comfortable. After shaving, you think: "I should have replaced the blade in time!"
Because the modern cartridge multi-blade blades from the big well-known brands are very expensive, people often continue shaving too long with a dull razor blade. As we have often said, dull razor blades ultimately cause shaving irritations during and after shaving.
Tip
Always change the blade on a fixed day of the week. For example, a new razor every Monday. Or use a die next to your razor to keep track of how many times you've shaved. We heard this fun tip from a loyal customer of ours.
2. Shaving soap is empty
Early in the morning, we're not fully awake yet. Sleepily, you remove the lid from your favorite shaving soap or shaving cream and to your great shock, it turns out to be empty. To your great annoyance, your wife or partner shouts: "You should have bought new shaving soap in time. I told you so!" Anyway, unfortunately, you can't shave nicely that morning. Out of pure desperation, you might use a ready-made shaving foam from a spray can or shave with the electric shaver.
Tip
Perhaps better listen to your wife or partner next time.
3. Wife uses your razor
Of course, you handle your shaving gear very carefully. After shaving, you always clean everything well because a clean and sterile razor is very important. Your favorite razor always hangs spotless in the special holder or shaving set. The next morning you find out that your wife used your razor the night before to shave her leg hair. The razor is still full of gunk and hair. Of course, you will no longer use this razor and it goes straight into the trash. The height of annoyance is of course when it turns out that your wife used the last razor blade. For the umpteenth time, you tell her she must use her own razor. Unfortunately, women do not understand this.
Tip
Buy a razor with a pink or mint green handle for your wife or hide your razors.
4. Forgotten spots after shaving
After shaving, you have cleaned and stored the razor and shaving brush. You rub your fingers once more over your face. To your great annoyance, you have not shaved some small spots smoothly. Very annoying. Usually, it concerns the following parts of the face:
- at the bottom of the neck area;
- around the jawline and chin;
- around the upper lip at the corners of the mouth.
For the following reason, this is super annoying:
- despite multiple shaving passes, you still haven't shaved these spots well;
- if you don't shave smoothly, you will rub your fingers over it all day;
- the rest of your day you will be annoyed by this.
Tip
Make sure you always have a second simple and ready-to-use razor next to your favorite razor. If you indeed forgot these spots, you can quickly use this second razor as a "secret weapon."
5. Your shaving gear is not neatly in its place
Just like in the workshop, garage, or your own shed, the tools are always hung in a fixed place. This way, you never have to search for the tools and prevent them from getting damaged. Your shaving soap, aftershave, alum stick, razor, and shaving brush are all neatly placed in the right spot in the bathroom. Shaving is a ritual. Every man has his own shaving system and order of shaving. While shaving, you don't want to fumble and want to work as efficiently as possible. If someone else uses your shaving gear, it is always left in a different order after use. Or it is not in the right place.
Tip
Make sure to have your own lockable section in the bathroom cabinet.
