Originally Posted by
kettlebell
Agreed, there are those individuals that may need more preparation. However I think there are those who would benefit from simplifying their shaving routine. For them the answer is not in adding step after step after step to their preparation, (hot shower, conditioner, facial scrub, hot towel, pre-shave oil, lather, hot towel, re-lather then shave).
My Great-Grand Father shaved with a straight and my Grand Father a DE. I don't remember either of them doing any of this, they just lathered up and shaved. The time was spent working the shaving soap into the whiskers.
I also started out with this long drawn out prep routine, because that's what you're supposed to do. Then I started asking myself why I am doing this, when most of the old articles say all you need is a shave soap. So I gave it a try, and guess what they were right. But when this is suggested, the howls of heresy start.
I'm a big fan of keeping it simple, and for most people, shave soap, a sharp razor and good technique are all you'll need. and maybe some cold water. And I apologize if I'm ruffling any feathers.