closer shave

[Injected54 10+ year member]

You bastid!

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[T9X 10+ year member]

Straight Razors are supposably the closest shave you can get, Ive yet to try.

I don't trust myself that much. But hell, if you're feeling ballsy, I suggest using one of these -

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

I don't trust myself that much. But hell, if you're feeling ballsy, I suggest using one of these -

nah. I use those for work... slices through telephone poles like butter. I can get those *****es about 2 inches in.

Telephone pole is stronger then my face.

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

I can get those *****es about 2 inches in.

That's what she said.

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[konechiwa 10+ year member]

That's what she said.
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well shit when it's that tight its quite an accomplishment.

 

[82 cutlass 10+ year member]

Read this...it's the truth

http://www.lewrockwell.com/tucker/tucker65.html

 

[WillyG4444 10+ year member]

Read this...it's the truth
http://www.lewrockwell.com/tucker/tucker65.html

I never used shaving cream. My skin never got irritated, I just used after shave occsaionally.

 

[Zakerid 10+ year member]

http://www.nivea.com/products/show/Extreme%20Comfort%20Shaving%20Gel%20

i just started using this stuff... it works pretty good (better than edge or gillette). the fusion is by far the best razor I have ever used.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

im in the navy. i have to shave every day. and it gets quite taxing on my face, i have some thicker facial hair as well.

i shave in the shower. i wait until im almost done so the steam helps open the pores. turn the water to nice and hot (enough so it does not burn your face, but its quite warm) and let it run over your shaving area for a while. i actually use regular bar soap on my skin.

all shaving cream does is help lubricate your skin, so anything that does that works well. i have a mach 3, replace the blade once a week if you have real tough hair. maybe once per 2 weeks. a sharp blade will help the most when shaving. i usuaully shave with the grain - then heat my face up under the water again rinsing the blade with hot water. another tip is to do small strokes not long ones and clean the blade often. then after you go over the area once, re lube your face up with soap or cream or whatever, and then shave against the grain in short strokes.

use your other hand to feel rough areas - rinsing your face\blade under hot water whenever you can and using the cream\soap\lubrication often.

i usually have the closest shave after a blade replacement and 2~3 days of NOT shaving at all.

that is just my experience.

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

I read somewhere that facial hair is easier to cut after soaking in warm water for 2 minutes, so shaving in the shower probally isn't a bad idea.

 

[GearGuy2001 10+ year member]

against the grain I can go about 2-3 days before I get stubles of hair

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

against the grain I can go about 2-3 days before I get stubles of hair

Bastard, I'm lucky if I get 24 hours.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

I use a Mach 3 Power, Nivea shave gel, and Nivea after shave.

Here's my typical routine:

1. Splash some water on your face, don't wipe/towel it off.

2. Put shaving gel on face. The water will help it foam and soften the whiskers quicker....let it sit for 2-5 mins as needed.

3. Use drain plug and fill sink about 1/5 with hot water.

4. Take small cuts and swish the razor in the sink often to unclog it.

5. Rinse excess off with lukewarm water.

6. Dry face.

7. Massage in after shave.

 

[sdmtnbiker420 10+ year member]

^^ the last few posts are all correct

hair comes off way easier after a hot shower

I use mach 3 blades and cheap barbasol shave cream from the liquor store

aftershave is the best part. I like the stinging sensation. If i dont use aftershave, i get zits!

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

^^ the last few posts are all correct

hair comes off way easier after a hot shower

I use mach 3 blades and cheap barbasol shave cream from the liquor store

aftershave is the best part. I like the stinging sensation. If i dont use aftershave, i get zits!

it's not zits it's very bad razor burn...you only get those if it's really bad.

I read up on wikipedia.