The Manly Art of Shaving: How the Heck Could a Simple Shave Go This Wrong?

There comes a moment in every young man’s life when he decides it is time.Time to step forward.Time to take responsibility.Time to join the ranks of those who shave.In this tale from Clarence Mills, youthful ambition meets cold steel and unwavering confidence. After all, how difficult could it be? Warm water, a steady hand, and a product literally labeled “safety.”What could possibly go wrong?What follows is a story about pride, imitation, and the earnest determination to appear just slightly more grown-up than nature intended. It is also a gentle reminder that certain skills—however inevitable—may require practice.And perhaps supervision.There is courage here. There is technique. There is visible evidence.If you’ve ever attempted adulthood a little too soon…If you’ve ever learned a life lesson the hands-on way…If you’ve ever faced your peers while quietly hoping they wouldn’t notice…You may feel very much at home here.I’ll be right here Thursday morning with another Clarence Mills tale. And if you’d like the next one to arrive without any effort at all, you’re always welcome to follow along.