Leg shaving tribulations

[Jasper the surreal cyclist]

Plenty of salt, it will be as good as crispy bacon .....

[andygates]

The cat had it.

[Jasper the surreal cyclist]

Saves buying those chew things..

[Tiger]

Rash on thighs has now abated - however regrowth was very rapid, and some nasty red spots habve remained.

Bought some Veet.
I can report mixed results. Slapped it on the legs - and then decided to do the back as well since there was loads in the tube and my back hair is decidedly ugly.

This led to Veet going awol onto arms, as I tried to reach more remote areas.

Results - legs clear but irregular tufts spread around back and random hairless patches on arms.  Overall effect is not quite the smooth skinned Adonis I had imagined. Mercifully I did not get any in my head hair as well.

[andygates]

Experiment of the night: use a straight razor.  Well, my fresh blades* had arrived.  There was the usual luxe regime of soaping up and improbable basin yoga.

What can I say?  It seemed so promising, right up until the moment that the Spirit of Nutty descended.

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* Some modern straight razors use disposable blades; they're used by barbers and cut out any risk of cross-infection between customers.  Much easier than keeping a fancy piece of Solingen steel sharp and rust-free, in my experience.

[Mrs Pingu]

  

[Eccentrica Gallumbits]

Experiment of the night: use a straight razor.  Well, my fresh blades* had arrived.  There was the usual luxe regime of soaping up and improbable basin yoga.

Try conditioner instead of soap; it softens the hairs more and makes it all a lot easier.

[andygates]

But will it stop the slicing action of the numpty with the blade?

Mmm, having someone else do my legs with a straight razor.  That would be lovely...

[Eccentrica Gallumbits]

Probably not.

Isn't he quite good at fettling?

[Wendy]

Let me say again - waxing done by a professional equals very very good!