Dry Shave

I had my first dry shave today and i was amazed....
I read about this stuff "Bold For Men" Dry shave gel a long time ago. It was given in goody bags to stars at the oscars or some such event. I tried but could never get a hold of it ,here in London or online.
I finally got some recently, yay
I was thinking maybe it was some kinda super grease or some thing. Until you try it you will never know. I applied some to my dry face and waited 30 seconds as instructed. Then i began to shave. Wow it was amazing, its clear and it kinda dissapears. My blade just glided through my hairs . I had one of the best shaves ive had. Super close, nic free and zero irritation.
After the shave i spent some time picking off hair cuttings from my face , then i applied a thin layer of Bold For Men . So it does the pre and the post.
I love all my pre oils and shave creams and so on but ill admit im blown away by this dry shaving thing.
I dont know if i will use it regular or just store it as my secret magic dry shave gel :)
Anyway i thought i'd tell you guys about it. If you havnt tried it, you should , just for the weirdness of it.
I think if your in American its quite easy to get ahold of?
Laterzz

It sounds like it takes all the fun out of shaving.

I like a wet slick shave. And my lather is on the wet side, drips slowly down the neck. I never tried it so I cant have an opinion on it.

Was this a DE shave or a SR shave ?????

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I do believe the canned goop you get in a typical store is useless and a primary source of discomfort. My ex-wife shaved herself completely dry with a multiblade razor as a matter of routine, including some unwanted facial hairs.

Whether as a straight razor shaver I should do this, I don't know, but I have no inclination to do so since I have kicked the canned goo habit and use soaps and brush.

I did become a cold water shaver, but don't think I'll go without brush soaps.

What I think happened is that the canned goo from around 1950 when it started was probably pretty good stuff and over the years they cheapened it kind of like they did with modern Williams.

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

Was this a DE shave or a SR shave ?????

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It was a straight razor shave....
I know it sounds crazy, a dry shave.
You have to experience it to understand it.
I cant fully explain it myself but im sitting here irritation free and i mean 100% free with the closest shave ive had in a long time.
Water = Wrong :)
My dry shave today was slicker than any wet shave i've had , with no oil or grease,
I'm not even making sense to myself, but its true..

Never heard of this. I'm not saying I don't believe you. I guess if you live long enough you will see everything.

If nothing else, it could be useful for travel, I suppose.

Where did you get it from?

I don't have a problem with new shaving products at all. I've used "Canned Goo" with no problem. I've shaved with dishwashing liquid and a brush and got a good shave. I've shaved with just a pre-shave oil, and that worked OK. I'm willing to experiment and am not stuck in old ways. But I have two issues with Bold For Men Shave Gel:

1. If you put something on your face, it's not a "dry" shave. It might be waterless, but it is no more dry than shaving with a pre-shave oil.

2. I like shaving soap because I can see where I have shaved and where I haven't. With this product you can't.

Would this type of "dry" shaving hasten blade dulling?

Dave

It wouldnt dull the blade because it has some kinda chemical in it that turns the hairs really soft within 30 seconds :/ I noticed that when i shaved with Bold For Men there was no sound of hairs being cut..
I let my younger brother try it today and he was blown away , laughing as he shaved, he has sensative skin and it was irritation free for him.
My older brother didnt like it (fool) because he shaves evey morning he couldnt tell where he had shaved and where he hadnt because hes dealing with short stubble and the Bold For Men is transparent..
He prefers his creams so he can see where hes been...
I shave once a week so its perfect for me..
I'll always try different products and im looking into buying about 7 tubes,,sounds like a good number...
The way i see it is that if its better than shaving cream and oil then its better.
Smoother, faster, better...
this is where i bought mine:
Shaving Lotions, Shaving Soaps, Creams, Lotions & Toiletries - ClassicShaving.com

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Originally Posted by JOB15

It wouldnt dull the blade because it has some kinda chemical in it that turns the hairs really soft within 30 seconds

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Anyone else a little concerned about putting 'some kinda chemical' on their face? :) It would be interesting to know what that active ingredient is. Since I have been trying to get away from putting my skin into contact with unpronouncables, I would be leery of trying something like this before knowing what's in it.

However well it works, it does sound to me like it would take part of the fun out of the process/ritual, so it isn't for me. But if it's working for you and you like it - more power to ya.

Try regular depilatory cream and a butter knife - result should be the same:):)))
I guess if you dilute the depilatory liquid with a generic gel, you will end up with a similar product... I would not put that chemistry on my face, early wrinkling and dehydration will surely follow...just my 2 cents...

Bottom line to me is started wet shaving for a reason-I hate shaving. I am using the fancy traditional stuff because the experience is better. I am not looking to get the quickest shave possible with some hybrid of technology and voodoo. I enjoy the ritual now. As some have pointed out all you need is a sharp object and some type of medium to assist the sharp object. I do not care for that. Better might not be faster for some. I wanna enjoy that time during. I like the scents. I like pacing myself to get the hair removed. At the end, I smile and say that is one damn smooth face.

Softening the whiskers MAY make shaving more effective to a point, but part of the interaction between a sharp blade and a whisker is the whisker's ability to "stand up", to some extent, to the blade's sharpness. There is a point where the whisker gets so soft that the blade just passes over it, just as tends to be the case with WTG passes. I tend to minimize preparation to keep the whiskers stiff so they stand up to be cut. If they're standing up and holding their ground, they do not have a chance when confronted by a really sharp edge.

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Originally Posted by Cangooner

Anyone else a little concerned about putting 'some kinda chemical' on their face? :) It would be interesting to know what that active ingredient is. Since I have been trying to get away from putting my skin into contact with unpronouncables, I would be leery of trying something like this before knowing what's in it.

However well it works, it does sound to me like it would take part of the fun out of the process/ritual, so it isn't for me. But if it's working for you and you like it - more power to ya.

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Water, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernal Extract, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Zingiber Offinate (Ginger) Root Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Oil, 1,2Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Blue 1, Red 33.

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Originally Posted by ace

Softening the whiskers MAY make shaving more effective to a point, but part of the interaction between a sharp blade and a whisker is the whisker's ability to "stand up", to some extent, to the blade's sharpness. There is a point where the whisker gets so soft that the blade just passes over it, just as tends to be the case with WTG passes. I tend to minimize preparation to keep the whiskers stiff so they stand up to be cut. If they're standing up and holding their ground, they do not have a chance when confronted by a really sharp edge.

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I see your point but it gives you the closest shave you'll get with minimum effort.. one of the ingredients is associated with cancer, but I think it's worth it haha.

Strange priorities you have..

Something that practically disolves your hair can't be good for you. I'd much prefer a nice, thick lather and a sharp blade, thank you.

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Originally Posted by JOB15

It wouldnt dull the blade because it has some kinda chemical in it that turns the hairs really soft within 30 seconds :

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My wife used "veet" for her legs etc. You put it on and after short time You scrape it off with a plastic scraper. It actually dissolves the hair.
It's probably working somewhat like that and if you wait another minute You might also be successfull with a sharp plastic scraper.

General consensus is that chemicals in liquid detergents (liquid soap, shampoos, etc) have long term adverse health effects. There is a whole documentary called 'Bag It' going into details of this subject. I have personally had head skin problems that I could not identify for over 10 years. All those years washed my head with Head&Shoulders. Switching to a soap bar solved the problem in 1 month!!! Harsh chemicals include: Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorine, Sodium Benzoate, etc... you think you washed them off and they are gone? not quite so, as even couple of seconds is enough for them to penetrate into your body.... avoid...avoid...avoid...

p.s. certain shaving creams are also loaded with harsh chemicals. Soaps are a better alternative in that sense

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Originally Posted by JOB15

I see your point but it gives you the closest shave you'll get with minimum effort.. one of the ingredients is associated with cancer, but I think it's worth it haha.

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I guess cancer is something to be concerned about, but just think how great my clean-shaven face will look when my relatives are viewing me in my casket.

After reading about and doing a little research on this Dry Shave I decided to order a couple bottles from Classic Shaving, after all this hobby is about trying something new and experimenting . I will admit it might take a little fun out of the game, mixing up a nice lather of soap or cream but what the hell I'll give it a shot

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Originally Posted by PLJ

After reading about and doing a little research on this Dry Shave I decided to order a couple bottles from Classic Shaving, after all this hobby is about trying something new and experimenting . I will admit it might take a little fun out of the game, mixing up a nice lather of soap or cream but what the hell I'll give it a shot

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I dont think it takes fun out of shaving because i've used it twice so far and both times i was laughing. Surely thats the defention of fun :)
I have had one of my blades sharpened and to test it i cant use the bold for men because i know i will be like, "wow its beyond sharp, what a shave" i have to use my proraso cream and pre oil , to get a true reading..
Bold for men will always give a better closer and smoother shave..damn alien technologies :)

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Originally Posted by ace

I guess cancer is something to be concerned about, but just think how great my clean-shaven face will look when my relatives are viewing me in my casket.

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You can hope so, but remember, you won't be performing your final shave...:gl:

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Originally Posted by JOB15

I dont think it takes fun out of shaving because i've used it twice so far and both times i was laughing. Surely thats the defention of fun :)
I have had one of my blades sharpened and to test it i cant use the bold for men because i know i will be like, "wow its beyond sharp, what a shave" i have to use my proraso cream and pre oil , to get a true reading..
Bold for men will always give a better closer and smoother shave..damn alien technologies :)

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I tried doing half my face dry one day last week. The side of my face was no problem, but above the lip and the neck areas were uncomfortable, frankly, for a couple of days.

So my dry shave formule arrived in the mail today and on top of that I also had a three day growth. So I took me a hot shower stropped the custom 10/8 Bob Allmen up and gave it a go. I was laughing so hard after the first pass from the sideburn down that I had to stop for a second and take alook in the mirror as I was completly floored. Not only was the shave BBS it was damn near effertless. The second pass with just a little more rubbed into the face was just as smooth. I must say its worth ago even if its just for traveling or a quick shave with out whipping up a soap or cream.

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Originally Posted by PLJ

So my dry shave formule arrived in the mail today and on top of that I also had a three day growth. So I took me a hot shower stropped the custom 10/8 Bob Allmen up and gave it a go. I was laughing so hard after the first pass from the sideburn down that I had to stop for a second and take alook in the mirror as I was completly floored. Not only was the shave BBS it was damn near effertless. The second pass with just a little more rubbed into the face was just as smooth. I must say its worth ago even if its just for traveling or a quick shave with out whipping up a soap or cream.

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Miraculous! This flies in the face of centuries of wet shaving theory :O My world has turned upside down, and I have only been wetshaving (discounting cartridge razors) for 8 months.

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Originally Posted by JOB15

I read about this stuff "Bold For Men" Dry shave gel a long time ago. Laterzz

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In advertising ridiculous claims are not uncommon.
Like "Dry Shave Gel" which the main ingredient is water.
Go figure?

I just don't get it, depilatories have been around for couple of decades now, why all the hype around this product now? Try Veet depilatory cream - cheaper, faster and more efficient. If anyone wants to switch to that type of shaving,I am ready to pick up your straight razor collection at a reasonable price::)))))