Thread: Alive to tell the tale... Just!

Since everyone before me has pretty much covered the areas you should work on, I will merely suggest that you should invest in a great aftershave balm (it will definitely soothe your skin after a less than stellar shave). I have been using Col Conk's Almond aftershave balm, and have been quite pleased with the results. After the balm, you should use a high quality facial lotion; your skin will thank you.

Post shave, these are the steps I take:

Rinse any remnants of shave cream/soap off with warm water.

Run cold water over face to close pores, and cut down on the burn.

Pat face dry with a towel.

Apply an aftershave balm.

Apply a high quality facial lotion.

Originally Posted by Lewis

Patience, patience, patience. This is a marathon, not a sprint. In real estate the montra is location, location, location. In straight razor use it's prep, prep, prep. Leave your ego outside and go very slow and you will be surprised at how quickly to will develop the touch memory to make this a fabulous experience.

Lewis

More shaving mantras:

Patience, Patience, Patience!
Lightly, Lightly, Lightly!

And finally, "Study, Study, Study (the Wiki)"

Cheers everyone! i didnt expect so much feedback - the support is fantastic.

I will be taking all the advice on board and let you know how the next one goes.