Neanderpundit

Ricky at NJD talks about shaving with a straight razor in the shower.

He does clarify in comments that he means SAFETY razor; a straight razor in the shower is just stupid.

Here’s my razor:

It’s a Morris Sculptor Edge, a narrow bladed razor specifically made to shave up under your nose, around ears, etc. I’ve shaved with this bastard for the better part of 25 years. I did so full-face until I was 35, when I grew the beard I now wear, these days I touch up with the Morris at home and when I’m on the road I use a Bic Metal, because it most closely matches the blade feel.

No, you can’t be shaky when you use it. You can’t be less than 100% alert, and if you are, you’re gonna bleed.

All of this started with Instapundit razorblogging.

Left to my own devices, I wouldn’t shave at all, but I look even more like a neanderthal when I don’t shave, so I have to trim some of it off.

How much do you suppose one of those electroclysis machines cost?

Last summer we had several matches, and everyone seemed to have a good time. This summer, I’m going to post a schedule, and hope more people become involved.

I am open to changes in the schedule as to content, but the dates stay. These dates are deadlines; you can shoot ALL the matches next thursday, if you want, and mail in your entries waaay ahead of time, but the monday following the weekend in question is the deadline.

SO: here goes.
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Having feasted somewhat beyond the norm, and spent the day in the company of good friends and family, I can safely say,

I need a nap. Hope you all had as good an easter as circumstances allowed.