Thread: Shaving hard beard?

Originally Posted by atzerath

...knive is a 6 i believe...been looking for a larger one because apparently they're better for a sturdy beard but haven't found a deacent one yet..

I don't know what that means (6/8?), but if you want something with more strength, getting a wedge or a 1/4 hollow is the way to go. It won't have as much flex in the shave. Getting a longer blade isn't a bad idea either because the more weight there is, the more momentum it'll have through the shaving stroke.

You can try oils, but thing is, they only provide slippage, they don't make the hair softer through hydration. Only good prep will do that well.

As well as the suggestions in the prep link, I'd try a different cream or soap and have a go at face lathering - that's useful time spent working on your beard with a brush, while you build lather at the same time.

thx guys, i'll have a look into this all...apparently conditioner would already help alot so i'll try that 2 night

Hey mate!!! Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My beard is kinda tough as well, especially around the chin area. I find the best thing to do is a good warm shower, and you can rub your whiskers with shampoo or condintioner, build up the shampoo lather and let it sit for a bit while you finish the shower. Then wash it off and keep your face moist. I then make sure my face is moist with warm water while i build up my shaving lather. I then lather my face nicely and put a hot towel on it for a few minutes. I then recoat my face with lather and start the shave. I find its best to start with the thickest area, because i find my hair gets tougher as time progresses, even with lather on.

So i start on my chin and neck, then mustache area, then i do my cheek and sideburns. Its a good idea to keep relathering as you need to.

Good luck mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1 to all the advice already given.

Another member told me once that something else that works on a tough beard is a more wedge like razor. Apparently the stiffer grinds tend to plow through the beard a bit more easily than hollow grounds (which can catch or skip on the hairs a bit more), which can make the shave a bit more comfortable.

I dont know how much this is the case, as I've only just got my first wedge and I've yet to hone it so I've not tried it out yet. But it worked for this member so it may be worth a try?

Not that I'm trying to enable your RAD or anything..!