Thread: Comments on first shave

I really think that the chin and moustache areas are the hardest for most people. It's the combination of compound curves and the way (at least for me) the hair grows in those areas. Sometimes, it seems as if those obstacles were put in the way just to thwart someone trying to shave with a straight!

After shaving with a straight daily for a week, I think I'm starting to figure out the techniques, and this morning's shave was the best I've achieved so far. Smooth, no nicks (even under my chin, which is where I usually nick myself), and very comfortable.

I had ordered a 7/8 and an 8/8, and they arrived today. I'm having to be very patient, as SWMBO is home, and would catch me with my new toys if I rushed in and shaved in the middle of the afternoon!

The more you shave the easier it will get...dont forget to rinse your face with very cold water to closeyour pores...face conditioning after the shave is as important as pre shave conditioning

I made the cold water rinse one of the things I do religiously.I use it just as cold as the water will run from the faucet, and rinse thoroughly as soon as I'm done with the razor.

The only other thing I do (and this is just my personal preference) is to use aloe vera gel as my balm, and no other after treatments or scents. This works very well for me, and if I have nicked myself, the healing is very rapid. I have yet to have a nick reopened while shaving the day after I cut myself.

There is also very little sting or burn with the aloe, and the price is very reasonable, which is a bonus.