Thread: Vendor shaving tip from Mama Bear

Makes sense... Thanks for the tip!

If you are shaving after having a shower, will the oils not be washed away regardless of whether you wash or not?

Wow that's quite some advice and though I respect your opinion I have to disagree. Washing your face before shaving causes the wiskers to plump making shaving easier and I think the oil on your face can cause less friction twix the blade and the whiskers which means a poorer shave because the oil will make the blades job more difficult. I know they sell electric shave which oils up your skin and whiskers which makes shaving with an electric easier but electric shaving is a whole other situation with different requirements. Also using heat like a hot towel which is highly recommended will remove the oil anyway whether you soap up or not and soften your beard.

However maybe some brave soul will experiment and shave without washing or hot towel. Just lather and shave.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

...However maybe some brave soul will experiment and shave without washing or hot towel. Just lather and shave.

Actually that's how I "stress test" a razor before I consider it shave ready. If I get a pretty good shave with minimal prep (no face wash before hand, just lather and go), I know it's worthy of entering my rotation.

I personally don't like doing that all the time though, I think it's a rougher shave if I don't wash first.

I have had a bunch of gentlemen convince me this was the holy grail to shaving.... but I know darn well nothing beats a hot towel.

Can we discuss? I don't mind having my head on the chopping block if someone learns something!!

Bear Hugs! Sue

I think this thread is more appropriate for the Shaving section, so I'm moving it there

Does splashing water on your beard before lathering count as washing your face? If not, then what Sue suggests is what I have always done in the mornings.

James.

Originally Posted by Mama Bear

I have had a bunch of gentlemen convince me this was the holy grail to shaving.... but I know darn well nothing beats a hot towel.

Can we discuss? I don't mind having my head on the chopping block if someone learns something!!

Bear Hugs! Sue

I think it depends on the gentleman. Personally, I make sure that my face is well hydrated and warm before applying lather. Sometimes this includes washing it and at other times it also entails a hot towel. I do believe that if one creates quality lather that it will not matter whether the 'natural' oils have been washed away or not.

I always wash my face in the shower and then later up. Recently I got some pre shave oil frm. Art of shaving. It looks to be mostly castor and olive oil, so it's really thick (only need a drop or two).
What do others think of this pre oiling? I seen it said the wot water is absorbed into the beard, if so does the oil or does the oil simply coat the skin?
I tried it on one side and no oil on the other. The oiled seemed to give a better shave, also left a slight film I hope will moisturize.
Al