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Widows Son · 16 August 2022, 11:42 PM

School starts tomorrow. The wife is at the Middle School preparing the kitchen and I'm at home with our soon to be 12 year old. He says to me yesterday that he has a surprise for me today. So this morning when we're alone he announces that he wants to learn to shave. So I take him into my bathroom and show him an array of pre shaving balms, shaving creams, and after shave lotions. He says "Let's not make this a tutorial!!!" So I dig out Grandpa's double edged safety razor. I think it's a good idea to practice without a blade. So I have him wash his face to soften the non existent hair, and try to show him how to apply shaving cream. You can imagine that his entire face was covered including his ears, lips, nose etc... So we practice. I show him the direction of the blade, not to press too hard, be extra careful around his nose and mouth... Does very well. Now to put a real blade in...Again he does really well, no blood loss or calls to 911. He cleans up, puts on some after shave lotion and looks great. Made me promise not to tell mom, he wants to see if she notices!!

Later he comes in the computer room, hugs me, and says "Thanks Dad!!" I may keep him after all.

superdog · 17 August 2022, 12:10 AM

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

uscmatt99 · 17 August 2022, 12:30 AM

This is awesome. My son is 13 and is "growing a mustache" i.e. faint fuzz. I look forward to showing him the ropes as well.

1st amg · 17 August 2022, 01:32 AM

Holy smokes, soon to be 12 and already shaving? Wow, my almost 15 yr old is still losing teeth and has just one tiny little hair under his armpits. He is a late bloomer I guess

enjoythemusic · 17 August 2022, 01:45 AM

For today....

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Phrank · 17 August 2022, 01:51 AM

Great story, I did the same with my son - he could stand on my bathroom sink and use his little plastic razor, now he's 6'1".

Around 16, I got him a nice safety razor, some great Feather blades, he also like the vintage Gillette Silver Blues as well.

At around 17, I taught him how to use a straight razor, he loves it, now all he uses, and I constantly have to remind him to clean and strop the razor when he's done!

Great story, enjoy the time, it goes by so fast.....

DLRIDES · 17 August 2022, 01:52 AM

Great story.

OYptL · 17 August 2022, 01:53 AM

Very nice story. Thx.

Frakis · 17 August 2022, 02:06 AM

Great story! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy this time as it goes by very quickly!

Dr.Brian · 17 August 2022, 02:51 AM

That’s a great story!
I just taught my 15 year old to shave this year myself.
He uses a cartridge razor for now, but he’s practicing with my, and his grandfathers, double edged safety razors, brush, soaps, building a good lather, etc. Anyone can shave with a bic razor and a can of goo, but there’s a lot more to a great shave!

Widows Son · 17 August 2022, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Holy smokes, soon to be 12 and already shaving? Wow, my almost 15 yr old is still losing teeth and has just one tiny little hair under his armpits. He is a late bloomer I guess

Oh no!!! He doesn't need to shave, there isn't a hair on his face. He just wanted to learn. That's why I was surprised at his request!!! It was fun though!!!!!

East Bay Rider · 17 August 2022, 05:13 AM

A rite of passage between father and son.

TheVTCGuy · 17 August 2022, 12:03 PM

That is awesome sir! Good on you and your son!

NYC6 · 17 August 2022, 12:25 PM

Super sweet story. I have girls so didn’t have that particular pleasure.

1st amg · 17 August 2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

Oh no!!! He doesn't need to shave, there isn't a hair on his face. He just wanted to learn. That's why I was surprised at his request!!! It was fun though!!!!!

OMG....I misunderstood....now I do not feel bad....this is amazing stuff, I am going to do the same this weekend. What a wonderful idea.

rmlovett1 · 17 August 2022, 09:23 PM

Love that!

Widows Son · 18 August 2022, 07:43 AM

Thanks for all the kind responses. He just started Middle School today. I can't wait until he comes up with something else!!!

brandrea · 18 August 2022, 09:11 AM

What a great father son moment

SemperFi · 18 August 2022, 09:34 AM

A great bonding moment. Love it.

Pw92676 · 18 August 2022, 11:08 AM

What a wonderful moment in both your lives :)

dba · 18 August 2022, 12:26 PM

Love this. A great moment in both lives.

pickettt · 19 August 2022, 07:22 AM

My 9 year-old rushed in to show me the thinnest of hair on his legs, he says to me "That's because I'm becoming a man."

16 August 2022, 11:42 PM	#1
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	A Dad Moment I'll never Forget!! School starts tomorrow. The wife is at the Middle School preparing the kitchen and I'm at home with our soon to be 12 year old. He says to me yesterday that he has a surprise for me today. So this morning when we're alone he announces that he wants to learn to shave. So I take him into my bathroom and show him an array of pre shaving balms, shaving creams, and after shave lotions. He says "Let's not make this a tutorial!!!" So I dig out Grandpa's double edged safety razor. I think it's a good idea to practice without a blade. So I have him wash his face to soften the non existent hair, and try to show him how to apply shaving cream. You can imagine that his entire face was covered including his ears, lips, nose etc... So we practice. I show him the direction of the blade, not to press too hard, be extra careful around his nose and mouth... Does very well. Now to put a real blade in...Again he does really well, no blood loss or calls to 911. He cleans up, puts on some after shave lotion and looks great. Made me promise not to tell mom, he wants to see if she notices!! Later he comes in the computer room, hugs me, and says "Thanks Dad!!" I may keep him after all. Last edited by Widows Son; 16 August 2022 at 11:43 PM.. Reason: spelling

17 August 2022, 12:10 AM	#2
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17 August 2022, 01:45 AM	#5
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17 August 2022, 01:52 AM	#7
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17 August 2022, 12:30 AM	#3
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,031	This is awesome. My son is 13 and is "growing a mustache" i.e. faint fuzz. I look forward to showing him the ropes as well.

17 August 2022, 01:32 AM	#4
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,471	Holy smokes, soon to be 12 and already shaving? Wow, my almost 15 yr old is still losing teeth and has just one tiny little hair under his armpits. He is a late bloomer I guess

17 August 2022, 01:51 AM	#6
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Great story, I did the same with my son - he could stand on my bathroom sink and use his little plastic razor, now he's 6'1". Around 16, I got him a nice safety razor, some great Feather blades, he also like the vintage Gillette Silver Blues as well. At around 17, I taught him how to use a straight razor, he loves it, now all he uses, and I constantly have to remind him to clean and strop the razor when he's done! Great story, enjoy the time, it goes by so fast.....

17 August 2022, 01:53 AM	#8
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17 August 2022, 02:51 AM	#10
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	That’s a great story! I just taught my 15 year old to shave this year myself. He uses a cartridge razor for now, but he’s practicing with my, and his grandfathers, double edged safety razors, brush, soaps, building a good lather, etc. Anyone can shave with a bic razor and a can of goo, but there’s a lot more to a great shave! __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

17 August 2022, 05:13 AM	#12
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17 August 2022, 12:25 PM	#14
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Super sweet story. I have girls so didn’t have that particular pleasure.

17 August 2022, 09:23 PM	#16
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18 August 2022, 07:43 AM	#17
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	Thanks for all the kind responses. He just started Middle School today. I can't wait until he comes up with something else!!!

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19 August 2022, 07:22 AM	#22
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	My 9 year-old rushed in to show me the thinnest of hair on his legs, he says to me "That's because I'm becoming a man."

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