Pointers for shaving GF's legs

[claytor]

My girlfriend had been interested in straights enough to let me shave her legs this weekend (she was the one who suggested it ). Anyways, I'm wondering if there are any tips for shaving someone else's legs. I'm proficient with my own face and I've done a few other faces so I'm a little bit used the lack of tactile feedback. Do you suggest using anything as far as aftershave? Any particular angles I should be careful of?

[Joed]

Good going Clator. No matter how fast or slow you shave yourself, go slower on her legs. If you have a choice of blades go with a larger wedge or 1/4 hollow, it will feel smoother and make less noise. No after shave, it may burn. Use an after shave balm or some type of body butter. Maybe I can get CarrieM in to make some comments.

[Jimbo]

Yep - don't cut her legs. Best advice I ever got, and now I am passing it on to you

James.

[CarrieM]

Lather and shave her legs in sections. If you try to lather it all at once that lather will start to dry out and you will end up giving her razor burn. Use the "hot" towel process and you should do fine. Just watch your angle and use short strokes. A good body lotion or body butter afterwards should take care of any irritation she may have. Expect some irritation. It's a closer shave then she can ever get with a disposable.

[Angeleyes]

I have been trying to get my fiance to learn the art of the cutthroat razor; so as to implore it in her daily routine with her legs, and get more "mileage" versus what her crappy disposables offer. I think the fact that I often refer to it as a "cutthroat" turns her off a bit, LOL, but luckily threads like this have helped her see the benefit of diving in to this new habit.

I think there are some good pointers in this thread, as well as others she looked at in the Ladies Corner, so hopefully she will continue to explore the site! I don't mind helping her shave either!

[CarrieM]

Angeleyes you might want to get her started on a DE first. Not as intimidating. It's a good intro into wet shaving. You could always let her shave you I actually shaved JoeD before I worked up the courage to shave my legs on my own.

[dexxus]

Lather and shave her legs in sections. If you try to lather it all at once that lather will start to dry out and you will end up giving her razor burn. Use the "hot" towel process and you should do fine. Just watch your angle and use short strokes. A good body lotion or body butter afterwards should take care of any irritation she may have. Expect some irritation. It's a closer shave then she can ever get with a disposable.

I need to shave my legs too. For I'm a bit hairy..I've got razor at home. And just a newbie question about the razor, I've never used it for me ever since.
Just wondering if it's okay for me to use my husband's razor of which he uses for his face..? And another thing, before starting up shaving, what must be done first..? Am I to apply body lotion right after shaving, or shall I wait for even minutes before applying it?..

Thanks, looking forward for an answer..!

[CarrieM]

Hi Dexxus, Welcome to the forum. To answer your questions

1. yes you can use the same razor that your husband uses to shave his face. Just make sure it is stropped before you use it. and that you have at least washed your legs.

2. Lather in sections, and let the lather sit for a min before you start shaving.

3.I apply the body lotion after I complete my whole shave, I usually get in the tub or shower and rinse off using barely warm water, Pat dry and then apply the lotion.

Hope this information helps