Little Tiny Hairs, Growing Out Of My Face 

If you've never listened to old Bill Cosby stand up from before he had his television show, then you're really missing out. Same goes for old Bob Newhart. As I run my hand over my face this morning, I'm reminded of the routine Cosby had on razors. Shaving and I don't mix too well. For years I used an electric razor because it was convenient, but was always unsatisfied with the result. It really was never close enough, and I would have to go over the same spot over and over again, even if I just bought fresh blades.

Lately I'd also been having a lot of issues with those damn ingrown hairs. It would seem I'm cursed with my father's beard. I hate admitting that I'm similar to him in any way, so you have no idea how hard it is to say that. That means that while most guys get 5 o'clock shadow, I get 1 o'clock shadow, or even 11 am shadow. I could probably have a pretty impressive beard going after only a few days of not shaving. I view that as good information to have if I need to suddenly go underground and change my identity.

So anyway, after a couple of weeks back on the old fashioned razor, I'm getting a closer shave, fewer ingrowns, and it takes me about the same amount of time, which surprised me. I've also delayed my shadow by about an hour. Not much, but any battle won is a victory I'll take.

I know that Gillette has a five bladed razor out, but me and my Mach 3 are doing just fine. I'm afraid that if I go to five blades, I'll end up like the ending line of Cosby's routine... "ripped to shreds".