Thread: No-bull beard prep

I'll share my untypical routine (I rarely even do it myself) for those exact whiskers

I find that shaving every other day helps a lot, letting the whiskers grow a tad. Barring that I also:

Add soap to my face in the shower, washing my face twice with soap. I leave the soap on my face the second time. It soaks while I finish my shower, which at 4 am is usually me just standing in the shower thinking about finding a new job (I rise at 4 am and commute 4 hours per day)

Then I go over to the sink and use the hottest water I can find. My best shaves come from going to the gym or a hotel.

Then I shave.

I find the last pass, without water, is the most important.

Then, I clean up and go get dressed.

Finally, I return and use the razor on the dry skin and dry whisker, about 10 minutes after shaving. THIS IS WHEN THE WHISKERS DISAPPEAR!

Go figure . . .

You have to be REALLY careful, cutting yourself instead is a very high probability, but atleast those whiskers get cut.

I rarely do this, cowering to those wire whiskers, but this is the most effective way to shave them I have found.

you will find some hair conditioners that will give off ammonia smell if mixed with soap.


I've found that this product great if mixed with some water and rubbed on before showering, then wash completely before exiting the shower.
It seems the heat may help it work.

I use it and it can be left on while lathering to make a super rich foam.
Queen Helene - Cholesterol Hair Conditioning Cream

Since it is fatty you can add any essential oil you want.

I also make sure to lather before stropping and for a second pass I apply this stuff. It also blends well with Club Man for a nice aftershave/oil combo.
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My Wal-Nart has both.
good luck