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Shaving Straight
By admin | February 13, 2010
Shaving Straight
How do I shave with a straight razor? Are there any benefits of doing this?
I have a very furry face and it grows back really quick. I also heard that a straight razor would get a closer shave, but takes some skill to use. I can't afford an electric razor and thought the straight razor would be an affordable alternative. Any advice?
Learn from my mistake. Don't by those cheap disposable razors, they give you razor burn. Also, I have bought those really high end electric razors and they didn't work well for me. My experience with a straight razor is that it is nice and nostalgic the first two times, but then gets old.. it takes forever! You cant rush it that's for sure. The best I have used is as follows.
1. Get a $5 multiple blade razor and use hot water and shaving cream. Let the shaving cream sit for a few minutes before you start shaving. My face is a baby's bottom if I shave against the grain (i.e. from bottom to top) but some people get ingrown hairs that way, just go slow.
2. Get a low end electric razor, my preference is the lowest cost Norelco rotary and use an electric razor preshave to get a nice close shave.
All the best!
p.s. I used a battery powered electric all through college b/c who the heck has time to shave? Now that I am in the business world a close shave with a razor cant be beat. Plus rumor is it keeps you looking younger by taking of that dead skin.
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