101 Signs you've elevated to Pro Level Hobbiest

[sɐǝɹpu∀]

50. When you think of all methods of shaving known to mankind you completely forget cartridge razors.

 

[sɐǝɹpu∀]

51. You have a copy of Waits' Safety Razor Compendium on your mobile phone. You never know - you might need it one day...

 

[Looney12345]

50. When you think of all methods of shaving known to mankind you completely forget cartridge razors.

love-child. Very good

 

[Sid James]

52. You spend another £300 to buy the same razor as at point 27 because it now pointlessly comes in Titanium.

 

[Lann]

53. You spend ages watching other men shave on You Tube in the hope that you will improve your own technique.

54. You post a video on You Tube in the hope that other men will watch you shave in order to improve their technique.

 

[Batch300]

55. Watching whiskers grow is exciting

 

[Nick_S]

56. When you realise you no longer recoil in horror at the thought of spending £70+ on a brush, when in the past there mere thought of the wife spending a tenner on a makeup brush had you in apoplexy.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

57. You plan to visit Solingen next time you're in Germany.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

58. When you know the multiple words for razor in most European languages.

 

[Nishy]

You create your own shaving colloquialisms or slang. For example if I mess up, 'I've just done an Arko'

You hang your brushes up more often than clothes.

You become fine with rubbing badger, tallow and other animal remains on your face.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

62. You risk deportation and arrest by smuggling razor blades through carry on security.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

63. You have your own rose water, witch hazel and lavender water shelf in the fridge.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

64. You refer to two days growth as "bearded and free"

 

[Lord Fatboy]

65. You consider visiting "Honing" in Norfolk, just to get a photo of you next to the "You have entered" sign.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

66. Americans tell you "I'd really like to visit Sheffield" and you've lost the ability to tell them "No, you wouldn't"