Originally Posted by
beluga
In that case, let’s just agree to disagree :beer1: on the importance of a pre-shave routine, because I stand by my point that some beard prep to soften the whiskers is highly beneficial.
In fact, I even believe that if shavers using cartridge razors would employ the kind of pre-shave routine that straight shavers are used to they could get much improved results from their cartridge razors.
As I mentioned, it does not have to be a highly evolved ritual with pre-shave creams (which I do not use), but water and preferably some (e.g. glycine) soap (that I do use) before the shave will soften facial hair and possibly remove oils thereby making it easier for the lather to soften the beard in preparation for the shave.
Of course, the same result can be had if you shave after a shower.
If you should not believe that properly softened facial hair is easier to cut, that’s absolutely fine by me.
After years of daily (mostly straight) shaving I have found what makes a difference for me and what doesn’t.
Besides, my idea of a forum is to have a place where members can find (sometimes opposing) different ideas and then chose for themselves what makes sense to them and what doesn’t.
B.