Comments on: Gourmet vs. Zen shaving

By: My proforma Zen shaving setup « ΚΑFΕΝΕΙΟ

My proforma Zen shaving setup « ΚΑFΕΝΕΙΟ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:15:19 +0000

[...] proforma Zen shaving setup My post of a couple days ago, Gourmet vs. Zen shaving attracted quite a lot of attention. Hmmm……maybe I should write that book…Zen and [...]

By: scourmanop

scourmanop — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:48:47 +0000

James:

If you mean what is the philosophy of Gourmet shaving, I would have to say “having fun making a normally unpleasant activity more pleasurable”. Otherwise, I may not have understood your question, so please clarify.

By: James

James — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:36:23 +0000

What do think the philosophy being this shaving style is? Irish Shaving ad

By: scourmanop

scourmanop — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:13:54 +0000

Poor saps…don’t know what they’re missing! But of course, they are detached from material things, so don’t care. “Freedom’s just another word…for nothing left to lose”. I still enjoy my Plisson and Chatsworth…probably not ready for enlightenment.

By: LeisureGuy

LeisureGuy — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:08:38 +0000

And the tea master seldom says, “And I think I’ll use my new Rooney Style 6 Size 2 Finest whisk today.”

By: Gourmet shaving vs. Zen shaving « Later On

Gourmet shaving vs. Zen shaving « Later On — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:56:58 +0000

[...] in Shaving at 9:56 am by LeisureGuy Very interesting post at Kafeneio reflecting on what our shaving styles might [...]

By: LeisureGuy

LeisureGuy — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:54:01 +0000

Interesting thoughts. I find that I set up my morning shave (often the evening before), setting out exactly what I will need: the soap, the brush, the aftershave, and of course I’m sticking with one razor (and apparently one individual blade) these days. So in the daily shave, there’s a certain economy, simplicity, and focus to the ritual.

That said, I can’t imagine being at a tea ceremony and having the host open a cabinet crammed with different types of teas, whisks, bowls, etc., and selecting those to be used today… “Hmmm. I think today we’ll try the Earl Gray instead of the traditional powdered green tea. Variety is good, don’t you think?” Doesn’t quite work.

So your point is well taken.