Thread: Silver's Leg Massacre, Umm I Mean Shave

Silver,

Way to go.

Here's a few tips I learned from shaving my face and my wife's legs.

1. Your position.
Take a chair. Take a seat. Now, grab the toes of your left foot with your left hand. (I assume you hold the razor in you right hand at this moment) Pull your feet as high as you can, almost completely stretching your leg. Pull your toes down. This stretches the backside of your leg. It is less fatiguing to rest your feet on a household ladder or something else that can support your feet at a high enough point.

2. Use a mirror.
Remember that we guys also shave while looking in a mirror. It's a bit awkward at first, but it take only minutes to get used to. Get a pivoting mirror and put it on the floor, under your leg. (see tip 1) Angle it so that you get a clear view on your calf and thigh.

3. The knee points the way.
Always shave in the direction of the knee. If your razor is sharp, it will be smooth, no matter the growth direction. The only exception is the knee itself. (If it needs to be shaved at all) A razor easily catches into the wrinkles below and above the kneecap. I always shave the knee from "east to west", instead of "north to south" (hope this makes sense to you).

4. Lather well.
For leg shaving, I always fill a tub with the hottest tap water. I whip up a nice bowl of lather and let that float in the tub. The lather stays warm a long time that way. Only apply lather to the part of the leg you're shaving: I do 4 latherings per leg. (I bet you'll figure that out on your own) Complete the shave and then apply lather to the next part. Take some time, use the brush with massaging motions, and enjoy while the hot lather does its work. Don't allow the lather to dry out. Reapply when necessary.

5. Cold water rinse.
Don't skip it. It really helps with avoiding bumps. Dry with a towel without rubbing and apply a generous amount of a moisturizing balm.

Good luck & have fun,

Bart.