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<blockquote data-quote="Blown 89" data-source="post: 16138759" data-attributes="member: 45161"><p>Sure.</p><p>First, map out a detailed hair growth direction of your face. Don't assume you know how it grows, let it grow out then feel the growth pattern and mark it. Here's my growth pattern:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1554611[/ATTACH]</p><p>Then you'll want to evaluate your growth. Speed of growth, thickness, hair width, and skin sensitivity. Most people think their skin is really sensitive but it's not, they just have terrible shave technique and it's in a constant state of irritation. The type of skin and beard you have will determine what blades to start with. Blades have different sharpnesses, comfort levels, and consistency. I prefer a comfortable blade with mid sharpness. Start with a sample pack, find your blade, then revisit the sample packs a year later after you've honed your skills. </p><p></p><p>Moisturize your skin daily and shave after a shower (or in the shower). Prep is key. Don't shave dry skin with dry hairs. Soften them up first and moisturize after. You'll want to shave in 1-3 passes. First pass is with the grain (in the direction of the arrows), second pass is across the grain (45 to the arrow), and the third pass is against the grain (you can repeat any step as necessary). I do two passes every day and three passes if I'm going out to get some ass. Hold the razor at a 30 degree angle to your face. These blades don't pivot so you have to pivot it manually which gets tricky going over the chin or jaw line. Don't think of it as taking hair off, think of it as a gradual beard reduction, if you go straight for the third step the blade slips down the hair and digs into the skin. That's what razor burn is. You want to gradually slice the tops off. Stretching the skin with your off hand helps. There's a specific direction to do it and google can help. It's not as important to safety razors but crucial to straight razors. I've found a slight stretch of the skin against the shave direction helps. </p><p></p><p>Some tools of the trade:</p><p>Alum blocks: it's a natural antiseptic. It will clean your skin after, keep it from getting greasy, and stop any minor bleeding from nicks. It will tell you where you shaved poorly by the searing sting you feel. Once you hone your skill you won't feel anything. I don't it often. </p><p></p><p>Soap/cream: You'll want to invest in a good shave soap or cream. Don't use the over the counter shit in cans. Soaps require a stiffer brush and a little more work but are slicker. Creams are a little more expensive and lather up quicker. There's an art to lathering brushes up. Basically soak the brush and if you use a soap lather it up in the bowl. If there are bubbles there's too much water, if it's thick not enough. It takes practice</p><p></p><p>Pre-shave products: a total waste of time IMO. I'll use an oil as a preshave when I shave with a straight razor but for safety razors I wouldn't waste your time. </p><p></p><p>Things that will stop happening to you:</p><p>- Cutting yourself: using toilet paper patches, styptic pencils, or stop bleeds. Kiss that shit goodbye</p><p>- Irritated skin: cartridge blades irritate the **** out of skin. That's why they have moisture strips and all sorts of gizmos and do-dads. If you have 5 blades on the razor it's scraping over your face five times vs. a single pass of a double edge blade.</p><p>- Razor burn: Simply put, razor burn is an error in shaving technique. It's not sensitive skin it's you sucking with a razor. The downside to a safety razor is when you get it wrong it ****ing hurts and you really get it wrong. It forces you to shave properly and as a result razor burn will disappear completely.</p><p>- Ingrown hairs: like razor burn they're caused by bad technique and will be a thing of the past</p><p></p><p>The downsides:</p><p>- shaving takes a little more time</p><p>- there is a learning curve and it takes practice</p><p>- bigger up front cost</p><p>- when you get it wrong it's worse than getting it wrong with a cartridge razor. If you man up and go to a straight razor getting it wrong starts to have consequences.</p><p></p><p>The upsides:</p><p>- it's less costly down the road. Significantly less costly</p><p>- the soaps, creams, brushes, etc are all significantly better quality</p><p>- when you get it right it's much healthier for your skin</p><p>- you won't get a closer shave with an off the shelf product</p><p></p><p>Here's a good starter article:</p><p><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/" target="_blank">How to Shave With a Safety Razor | The Art of Manliness</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blown 89, post: 16138759, member: 45161"] Sure. First, map out a detailed hair growth direction of your face. Don't assume you know how it grows, let it grow out then feel the growth pattern and mark it. Here's my growth pattern: [ATTACH=full]1554611[/ATTACH] Then you'll want to evaluate your growth. Speed of growth, thickness, hair width, and skin sensitivity. Most people think their skin is really sensitive but it's not, they just have terrible shave technique and it's in a constant state of irritation. The type of skin and beard you have will determine what blades to start with. Blades have different sharpnesses, comfort levels, and consistency. I prefer a comfortable blade with mid sharpness. Start with a sample pack, find your blade, then revisit the sample packs a year later after you've honed your skills. Moisturize your skin daily and shave after a shower (or in the shower). Prep is key. Don't shave dry skin with dry hairs. Soften them up first and moisturize after. You'll want to shave in 1-3 passes. First pass is with the grain (in the direction of the arrows), second pass is across the grain (45 to the arrow), and the third pass is against the grain (you can repeat any step as necessary). I do two passes every day and three passes if I'm going out to get some ass. Hold the razor at a 30 degree angle to your face. These blades don't pivot so you have to pivot it manually which gets tricky going over the chin or jaw line. Don't think of it as taking hair off, think of it as a gradual beard reduction, if you go straight for the third step the blade slips down the hair and digs into the skin. That's what razor burn is. You want to gradually slice the tops off. Stretching the skin with your off hand helps. There's a specific direction to do it and google can help. It's not as important to safety razors but crucial to straight razors. I've found a slight stretch of the skin against the shave direction helps. Some tools of the trade: Alum blocks: it's a natural antiseptic. It will clean your skin after, keep it from getting greasy, and stop any minor bleeding from nicks. It will tell you where you shaved poorly by the searing sting you feel. Once you hone your skill you won't feel anything. I don't it often. Soap/cream: You'll want to invest in a good shave soap or cream. Don't use the over the counter shit in cans. Soaps require a stiffer brush and a little more work but are slicker. Creams are a little more expensive and lather up quicker. There's an art to lathering brushes up. Basically soak the brush and if you use a soap lather it up in the bowl. If there are bubbles there's too much water, if it's thick not enough. It takes practice Pre-shave products: a total waste of time IMO. I'll use an oil as a preshave when I shave with a straight razor but for safety razors I wouldn't waste your time. Things that will stop happening to you: - Cutting yourself: using toilet paper patches, styptic pencils, or stop bleeds. Kiss that shit goodbye - Irritated skin: cartridge blades irritate the **** out of skin. That's why they have moisture strips and all sorts of gizmos and do-dads. If you have 5 blades on the razor it's scraping over your face five times vs. a single pass of a double edge blade. - Razor burn: Simply put, razor burn is an error in shaving technique. It's not sensitive skin it's you sucking with a razor. The downside to a safety razor is when you get it wrong it ****ing hurts and you really get it wrong. It forces you to shave properly and as a result razor burn will disappear completely. - Ingrown hairs: like razor burn they're caused by bad technique and will be a thing of the past The downsides: - shaving takes a little more time - there is a learning curve and it takes practice - bigger up front cost - when you get it wrong it's worse than getting it wrong with a cartridge razor. If you man up and go to a straight razor getting it wrong starts to have consequences. The upsides: - it's less costly down the road. Significantly less costly - the soaps, creams, brushes, etc are all significantly better quality - when you get it right it's much healthier for your skin - you won't get a closer shave with an off the shelf product Here's a good starter article: [URL="https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/"]How to Shave With a Safety Razor | The Art of Manliness[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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