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12-31-2009, 06:13 AM #11---
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I often go several days at a time without shaving, because I am free to do so right now. When I do eventually shave, the first pass might leave noticable stubble but the final result is fine. If anything, the extended time that the skin had to recover leads to less irritation than from daily shaving.
Changing from my usual long cutting strokes to shorter, "buffing" type strokes leads to a better first pass.
I have a theory that the beard mostly absorbs water from the tips, so several days growth will need more time soaking to become fully wettened. It's probably nonsense, but I make a point of spending more time on prep when my beard is long, and I'm sure it helps.
I think using an anaesthetic before shaving is a bad idea - please don't try it, even for educational purposes.
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12-31-2009, 08:07 AM #12< Banned User >
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Just make sure you have plenty left for after the shave.
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12-31-2009, 03:13 PM #13The only straight man in Thailand
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Originally Posted by Frankenstein
Cheers,
Rob
With regards to this video:
Newb: How long do I need to leave the lather on my face before I start to shave?
Answer: As long as it takes for you to take a swig of grog and a puff on a smoke.
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01-04-2010, 06:04 PM
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TEST RESULTS ARE IN . . .
. . . but they are not earthshaking, nor bloody. I applied a light coating of Dermoplast about five minutes ahead of any lather. I noticed my lips became slightly numb, but nothing dramatic on the face skin. I did not notice an appreciable improvement on the first pass, which still left significant stubbel.
Before the second pass, I applied a second coat of Dermoplast. Again, no significantly noticeable improvement in comfort.
I did not add any more Dermoplast. I made a third and fourth lather, and the fourth pass left a bbs face - however, I cannot attribute it to the Dermoplast.
The next time I receive a presription for xylocaine, which has a stronger anesthetic, I may try it again. However, I give the Dermoplast preshave two thumbs down. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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01-05-2010, 02:16 PM
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Have you considered growing the beard a few days then going to a barber's for a shave? Depending on how that feels, it might give you some more insight.
01-05-2010, 03:12 PM
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Sounds like the blade is dull and some room for improvement regarding technique.
I had the same experiences (minus the topical anesthetic) when I first started.
FWIW, sometimes I use a little Tea Tree Oil after shaving.
It's a local anesthetic as well, but I dig the menthol feeling from it.
01-05-2010, 04:48 PM
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My blade may need a touch up . . . but I have no trouble with a day or two of beard. If you can achieve bbs after only one lather, my hat is off to you. It usually takes me three lathers to achieve near perfection, but I am a perfectionist!
RalphS
