Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)

Squire · Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:15 am Post subject:

I like the alcohol for it's cleansing and antiseptic qualities but it doesn't agree with all shavers.

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brothers · Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 7962 Location: Oklahoma City USA

I like the way alcohol makes my face feel.

On the subject of razor burn, slower speed and a light touch might help avoid it.

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alcx77 · Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 669

Welcome aboard. You may find that as your proficiency improves blade and razor combinations which have given you trouble before become a different story.

olufadi1 · Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Posts: 6

Thanks!

I am still recovering from the razor burn under my chin (it seemed to get worse with time Eh?

... buts its almost done healing), but I went ahead with my second shave excluding the chin area.

I used the Crystals CMur12 so graciously offered me and It made for a good shave. I used shorter strokes and slowed down also. I was going to only do 2 passes WTG, but I guess because my technique is still shaky some of the hair in my mustache area was still pretty visible, so I went with 3 passes WTG. Also, my lather was MUCH better this time. I took the time to work up a good one till i saw the foamy tip at the end of my brush (what is this called? I feel like I've read it somewhere before).

All in all I think it was a good shave, and I think my technique is getting a little better. The real test though comes once under my chin is healed and I attempt to do that area again!! I hope it goes better next time!

olufadi1 · Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Posts: 6

speaking of under the chin, are there any tips you guys might have for this area? I think I have read its important to learn the contours of your face and try and shave in sections of flat regions. So I don't know if you guys can really give me any tips here, but this is definitely the most challenging area for me.

Ouchmychin · Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 883

When I was having problems on my chin or under my nose, I found that very short strokes helped a lot. I don't use soaps but I have posted my method many times and it would only lead to confusion so you will have to learn how to shave. If I had severe razor burn, I just quit shaving until the area healed. Repeated attacks on my skin only makes the irritation worse. I agree too that witch hazel is the least irritating after shave product for me.

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Squire · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:55 am Post subject:

The under chin area is problematic for many of us. I handle it slowly, carefully and without any pressure.

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