Thread: Is the best prep no prep?

Originally Posted by rolodave

I'm with John.
I like the ritual and the steps that give me a close comfortable one pass shave.
I like room temp, read warm water. The Noxema, after a year of use, prevents any irritation. Quality soaps provide smooth razor strokes.

Thayer Witch Hazel nurtures my skin. A good AS just feels good.

We all find what works for us. There is no guarantee my process will work for you.

I do love my Witch Hazel and my various aftershaves. I also enjoy trying the different soaps, and have a few brushes.

Originally Posted by Smyth

Yeah, I acknowledge this in my original post. But I'm sure you don't mean to equate my shaving with brush, soap and a straight razor to shaving with a Gillette Trac II disposable and a can of Barbasol. FWIW, I do luxuriate in my various soaps, creams, and aftershaves...

No,,, I'm not "equating" your equipment with a disposable razor & Barbasol.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

No,,, I'm not "equating" your equipment with a disposable razor & Barbasol.

No, I thought you might be equating the two experiences, not the equipment. But no matter. Shave your own shave, as they say. They do say that, right?

Not sure who "they" are,,,,??

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Not sure who "they" are,,,,??

In this case, I guess I meant "I".

Best shave for me comes from thoroughly degreasing my face .
I don't know how to do that with cold water in a comfortable way.

Anyone suffering razor burn should also check reaction to soap or heavy pressure or bad angle.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Best shave for me comes from thoroughly degreasing my face .
I don't know how to do that with cold water in a comfortable way.

Anyone suffering razor burn should also check reaction to soap or heavy pressure or bad angle.

How does this help your shave? Does it make the hair more brittle or easier to cut?

Oil mats down the hair cuticles. Removing the oil fuffs up the hair lifting the cuticles making for an easier cut.
This is where the motto on some razors come from. "You lather well & I'll shave well."

I guess if you take the time to face lather that should pretty much degrease your face/lift the whiskers and bowl lathering not so much as you are just painting a coat of lather on.

Bob

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Best shave for me comes from thoroughly degreasing my face .
I don't know how to do that with cold water in a comfortable way.

I agree that I get a much better shave with a clean face. I cant tell a difference with cold or warm lather but I prefer it warm.