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ShomockS

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I have just tried shaving oil ( king of shaves) for the 1st time as I usually use gel. It was recommended to me a long time ago but only just got round to trying it. I am fed up with my permanent 5 oclock shadow. I have done searches on the net for shaving advice. I have done everything recommended , shaved after being in shower, used lots of hot water , not shaved against the grain, used a face scrub 1st , I have done absoloutely everything advised, I have also used a brand new mach 3 blade. Results...still got a 5 oclock shadow. Also I have found that If I dont shave against the grain , I am left with lots of stubble, I have to go against the grain.

What are your thoughts /experiences / advice.

dan

p.s i know this is a boring topic, but shaving is something we do everyday , so may aswell get it right.
 
I hate shaving. I tried the oils and they didn't work that well for me. The best results I had were with American Crew classic shave creme which really got a close shave, but clogged up the blade of the razor so much that a shave took nearly half an hour. Have you tried 4 bladed razors? The Wilkinson Sword Quattro works OK for me when I go against the grain, it gets very close.
Personally, I like a bit of stubble - I usually just don't shave until it's too itchy to leave it anymore
 
Some people just grow facial hair faster than others. I'm 22 and I only have to shave every 2-3 days.
 
Not boring to me. I have the same problem/question you have. If I skip three days you could just about lay a ruler on my face and measure the length. I'd have a full beard in a week if I didn't shave. I suppose it'd be fine if I lived in the arctic, but I don't live in the arctic. When it's date night with wife, I have to shave that evening 'cause a morning shave counts for nothing.

I've gotten the best result from the Gillette foam with the special ingredient for sensitive skin. Anything less and I get nicks. I'm a sensitive guy, apparently.

4-bladed razor?! I gotta get me one of those. I've been using the Mach 3 (three blades) because fewer than three does not cut close enough.
 
I don't have a 5o'clock shadow problem, but if I don't shave every day my wife won't kiss me. My facial hair is like wire. I use a Gillette Mach 3 blade and either Aveeno Shaving gel or TruBody shave gel. Both give a good shave, with the Aveeno if you use it long enough and your facial hair grows back slower. I also use it to shave my head, quite happy with both products.
 
Good choice Canuck! I shaved my beard of 2 days ago just for a change... Had it for about 2 or 3 years but now I want it back! Oh well usually only takes about 2 weeks before its back anyway. Faces without beards just aren't right .
 
Haha, i do that when im in a rush, you have to admit it hurts like buggery though. It feels like somethings pulling your face off.
 
LOL... well I know what it feels like to shave without foam/gel... and certainly in the morning when you're in a rush it can get quite ugly. But I also use the Mach 3...



So you're with the Taliban right ???
 
I don't want to sound like an avon lady here but you may find that post shaving treatment could be the key here. I personally don't have too much of the five o'clock shadow thing going on but as my fiance used to work for a cosmetics company I have a plethora of facial treatments that I am forced to use. Good treatments will not make your hair grow slower but they may make it easier to shave by making it (the hair) softer and your skin more pliable overall. Things like a good facial soap (no fragrances), a toner (almost like rubbing alcohol), an aftershave and a moisturiser. (I think I'm starting to sound like Christian Bale from American Psycho).

Anyway, it may seem a little bit girly but it can help alot overall when shaving.
 
I always use an after-shave lotion with little
or no alcohol because alcohol dries your face out and makes
you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye
balm, followed by a final moisturizing "protective" lotion...
 
My tournament sponsor is a shaving company so I get lots of freebies. Anyway, I wet my beard in the shower, then use my companies lotion and shave in a nice hot shower. Then I use an alcohol free aftershave so as not to dry my skin. No one gets close enough to me to notice but at least I feel good about myself.
 
LOL!

Seriously... if you want a close clean shave.. learn how to use a straight razor (with safety guard in place) and shaving cream. You can usually buy the straight razor with a leather strap for sharpening and the things last forever.

When you add up what you pay every year for disposable razors... you could have taken a holiday somewhere.

It's not rocket science and just consider it your introduction to sword arts!
 
LOL, my secret idenity revealed at last and I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you pesky kids...
 
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