"SHAVING TIPS"
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- Assistant Dean SMFU
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When you have a "big day" of any kind coming, don't plan a new kind of shave for it. When you have to look and feel your best, bring out the "old faithful" equipment and stick to your normal shaving routine. There are hundreds of possible ways to make the day seem special; a nicked nose and a scraped neck are not at the top of the list.
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For hairs at the base of the neck growing left-right that get easily irritated, on the first pass follow that direction exactly rather than doing the Gillette slide - your skin will thank you in the long run.
Also, when dulling down (going from a sharper blade to a dull blade), give yourself at least 2 days to adjust to the new blade and you may be surprised. I now find Derbys extremely smooth after using them a few days in a row and not reintroducing Super Iridiums or Feathers.
Also, when dulling down (going from a sharper blade to a dull blade), give yourself at least 2 days to adjust to the new blade and you may be surprised. I now find Derbys extremely smooth after using them a few days in a row and not reintroducing Super Iridiums or Feathers.
Some above also mentioned skipping the shaving if you're in a rush. I agree with that (I didn't shave this morning because I had approximately 12 seconds to get from bed to car). If you must shave, though (interview, important meeting, etc), do it with something you know can't hurt you too much - I use a Mach 3 for my head every day, and it comes in handy if I don't have time for a careful shave.scruffy wrote:If you are having a bad day, skip the shave if you can. On some days it is best to avoid sharp objects. If you must shave do not use a straight; use a disposable or a mild DE.
Regards,
Mike
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1. Wait 15-20 mins after you wake up before you shave.
2. Spend a minute or two really working the lather into your stubble with your fingers and then even it out again with your brush.
3. Have a second favourite blade incase rumour-mungers cause a 'run' on your favourite blade!
2. Spend a minute or two really working the lather into your stubble with your fingers and then even it out again with your brush.
3. Have a second favourite blade incase rumour-mungers cause a 'run' on your favourite blade!
The road to success is always under construction . . .
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This mature thread is a hidden SMF jewel, and above from marc is one of the best recommendations, I think.marsos52 wrote:NOW AND THEN a shave may not be the best you ever had..dont try to make it better..probably no one will even know but you.
live a day with it and tomorrows shave will be amazing
marc
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Gary
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: "SHAVING TIPS"
I've come to understand, from using vintage single edge razors quite often over the past weeks, that the angle of the blade should be quite close, slicing across the shaft of the whiskers, rather than at a more pronounced angle, creating more of a raking or scraping effect.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: "SHAVING TIPS"
I've come to understand it's more art than science, that what works for one razor may not necessarily work for another.
Regards,
Squire
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