Google 'wet shaving'. tl;dr, use good soap instead of canned foam, use a safety razor or a cartridge with as few blades as you can find (a single blade is good, and can sometimes be found in the section with stuff for black people, who are prone to razor bumps). Don't use old razors, use face wash, and moisturize your skin. Aftershave can help with inflammation, too.
always shave along the grain first until smooth, then against after. shouldn't cause any irritation if you do it right.
try shaving in the shower and using gel instead of foam. just a simple tri or quad blade disposable is fine.
hydrating your skin is what minimizes irritation. that's where shaving in the shower helps. you shouldn't need to see what your doing if you go clean shaven, just feel. of course you'll need to tidy up your sides afterwards once you get out.neck and jawline is always tricky, I got that thyroid cartilage to work around. it takes practice.
also that razor is shitty. 5 blades is too much imo, 2 too few and 3-4 is just right. I guess it also depends how often you shave though. the longer your facial hair the fewer blades you need.
Quote from: Snake on August 18, 2017, 07:03:47 PMQuote from: Onion on August 18, 2017, 07:02:50 PMhydrating your skin is what minimizes irritation. that's where shaving in the shower helps. you shouldn't need to see what your doing if you go clean shaven, just feel. of course you'll need to tidy up your sides afterwards once you get out.neck and jawline is always tricky, I got that thyroid cartilage to work around. it takes practice.I usually shave right after the shower so my skin should still be hydrated, no?Regardless I'll give it a shot the next time I have to shave.Water alone might not cut it. You can moisturize with something else before you save too.
Quote from: Onion on August 18, 2017, 07:02:50 PMhydrating your skin is what minimizes irritation. that's where shaving in the shower helps. you shouldn't need to see what your doing if you go clean shaven, just feel. of course you'll need to tidy up your sides afterwards once you get out.neck and jawline is always tricky, I got that thyroid cartilage to work around. it takes practice.I usually shave right after the shower so my skin should still be hydrated, no?Regardless I'll give it a shot the next time I have to shave.
Quote from: Flee on August 18, 2017, 07:08:37 PMQuote from: Snake on August 18, 2017, 07:03:47 PMQuote from: Onion on August 18, 2017, 07:02:50 PMhydrating your skin is what minimizes irritation. that's where shaving in the shower helps. you shouldn't need to see what your doing if you go clean shaven, just feel. of course you'll need to tidy up your sides afterwards once you get out.neck and jawline is always tricky, I got that thyroid cartilage to work around. it takes practice.I usually shave right after the shower so my skin should still be hydrated, no?Regardless I'll give it a shot the next time I have to shave.Water alone might not cut it. You can moisturize with something else before you save too.what, like lotion or something?
Quote from: Snake on August 18, 2017, 08:09:26 PMQuote from: Flee on August 18, 2017, 07:08:37 PMQuote from: Snake on August 18, 2017, 07:03:47 PMQuote from: Onion on August 18, 2017, 07:02:50 PMhydrating your skin is what minimizes irritation. that's where shaving in the shower helps. you shouldn't need to see what your doing if you go clean shaven, just feel. of course you'll need to tidy up your sides afterwards once you get out.neck and jawline is always tricky, I got that thyroid cartilage to work around. it takes practice.I usually shave right after the shower so my skin should still be hydrated, no?Regardless I'll give it a shot the next time I have to shave.Water alone might not cut it. You can moisturize with something else before you save too.what, like lotion or something?Yeah. You use any kind of aftershave?And not that I know your showering habits, but hot showers aren't exactly moisturizing. Just something to tuck in the back of the mind.
Nothing but babyfaces on this forum. Been shaving weekly since I was 13 and never had any problems at all.
Quote from: Jono on August 19, 2017, 04:23:08 AMNothing but babyfaces on this forum. Been shaving weekly since I was 13 and never had any problems at all.ive been able to keep the beard at bay since is was 14 but now i want the clean shave so im using a real razor
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