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Hi all,
Got about a week's worth of stubble to get rid of and I was wondering what's the best way of doing this. Am I going to cut/cause pain to myself if I try to remove it by shaving it as I usually do with a straight?
I have quite thick whiskers anyway and don't normally have a problem shaving three or even four days' stubble, but I wanted to check with the pro's here to see if there is a better way, perhaps less painful method of removing thick stubble.
Thanks in advance!
Not much of a problem as long as you use proper prep. Yesterday I wiped off 6 days' worth since my new razor won't be arriving before Monday and it was beginning to itch lol.
1) Wash your face with soap and warm water to take out all of the oil that your skin deposited on the hair
2) Hot towel (optional)
3) Lather up and let sit for 2min
4) Wipe off the stubble :D
Just do what you always do. Best is to go with the grain first and give the lather some more time to soften the whiskers.
I have the same problem RUM. What I do is, I use a set of Hair Clippers on a #0 setting and run them over my face first. This takes the stubble down a good degree and makes shaving it off, a pain free exercise.
Try my tip and report back via pm.
Graham.
Thanks for all the replies guys. Wow, three responses in less than 15 mins. This forum rocks!!
Responding to each of you individually:
FiReSTaRT - thanks. I'm definitely going to go for the towel treatment. So long as our water is hot enough (and I like it scalding!), it's a very relaxing experience. I have the last few drops left of my tub of GFT Rose cream to use up. It's almost exactly 15 months since I bought it!! And I've been using it every week since (once or twice a week).
Kees - definitely will do. My skin is unfortunately incapable of doing "against the grain" passes. I get too many ingrown hairs that way - and nasty ones at that. Whiskers are quite curly you see...
poona - this has been suggested to me by someone, which is one reason why I asked the question here. I am a little sceptical of anything electric as I get too many ingrown hairs if I don't shave properly with a straight. However, I am not going to brush-away your advice just like that! I was thinking maybe I could trim one cheek tonight and then see how it shaves tomorrow.
Thanks again to all of you for your speedy and informative replies!
Rum,
I took off my entire goatee (5 years growth ;) ) using normal shaving methods just the other day. If the straight is sharp enough, thick growth shouldn't be a problem.
James.
Trust me, ive been doing it for years and haven't had a single problem. It's the way to do it tbh.
Graham.
It worked a treat. I ended up taking it all off with my trusty Robeson Shuredge. Went through it like a blow torch through butter. Left me with a very refreshed feeling afterwards. The electric didn't have enough charge in it, but I suppose there can always be another time.
As you see, there wasn't a necessity for it. Good show :tu
If I shaved with a cartridge or DE I would definately trim before to avoid clogging, but with a straight I don't need to. I soak in the bath with my beard under water breathing through my nose for a bit. That hydrates enough to make shaving a weeks beard easy.
Nothing like taking off a week's growth with a straight - I love it! :y
(But with DE I also used a trimmer before the actual shave to minimize clogging)
Cheers
Ivo
I HATE missing shaves, but at the same time, I too love those first shaves after 3 or more days of growth. Love that first pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by izlat
I couldn't agree with you guys more! Nothing beats a soothing shave for ultimate refreshment and relaxation!
Just saw this vid today, and then I see this thread.
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?doc...arch&plindex=3
Wow. :tu
Every SOTD from Ivo is 5+ worth growth ;)
I haven't skipped a day of shaving in a very
long time.
- Scott
Interesting video...amazing how the blade just cruises through the beard. and now I know I can't watch someone shave like that...I was thinking he was going to slice himself at any moment....like watching ice skating and hoping they don't fall.
(BTW, shave cream out of a can! Bleh!) :nono:
Wow I watched that video in absolute amazement. I can't even get a days stubble off with ease like that using a feather. Oh I hope Lynn's dvd hurries up and gets here.
Yeah, he might as well have shaved dry! I can't imagine the razor burn I'd get if I tried that.Quote:
Originally Posted by WireBeard
Remember though, Lynn shaves with a straight and you're using feather. From what I've read it's not quite the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL
But with all the posts about how scary sharp and unforgiving the feathers are, should the results not be similar?Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
I was to understand its just my technique needs improving. I have tried adjusting the angle etc and get no joy. I guess this is where you tell me to ditch the feather. :gth
Well, as far as I understand, the feather needs much shallower angle. Straights are sharp, but I don't think they are feather sharp. I'd ask the people who've used both specifically what's the main thing that should be done different. I think there were several of them who posted in your threads.
In any case, i'm sure sooner or later you'll try straights. Just as I'm bound to try feathers at some points, as well as the japanese razors... it just never ends :)
I will have to re-read my threads, I thought there were just 2 main points 1: keep it flat against face 2: less pressure. But there are still whiskers left behind. Bonus is razor burn lasts not very long, compared with my previous shaving "system".Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
:HJ sorry Rum. :bow
OLD_SCHOOL, it may be a good idea to start a new
thread of your own, but I have to point out that if
you are keeping the razor `flat' against your face, you
aren't going to be shaving much of your beard. You
still need an angle, but just keep it less than 30
degrees. One of the big learning curves is finding the
right angle to maximize beard reduction and minimize
irritation! (This varies between people and razors)
- Scott
Scott, You are correct!!! Flat on the face is just going to shave pimples...:D