Right so I just bought this here thing to maybe trim the facial hair so that is remains a nice even stubble instead of the gradual growth from clean shaven to patchy beard that I seem to be going through each week. Hopefully it'll work the way I want it to.
the bits i always miss unless i am careful is the bit in the corner of my jaw just beneath the bone on each side where there is a little hollow (because of my super-manly jawline)
the bits i always miss unless i am careful is the bit in the corner of my jaw just beneath the bone on each side where there is a little hollow (because of my super-manly jawline)
Same here. I gotta work on the funny spots with this razor because it doesn't pivot or anything.
I use to shave when I first started at my current job, but once I was comfortable enough and got a handle on the culture I went back to just keep myself at a groomed stubble.
I am quite jealous of those that are afforded the opertunities to have a beard. Due to my job I have to shave every day and maintain a short and orderly haircut at all times. When I am on leave however I can easly produce a nice goate but am heartbroken everytime I have to remove it.
I dislike seeing guys with missed spots of hair on their chin. It makes people look like they're a very untidy sort of person.
I mean one's face isn't that huge of an area, it's not hard to just quickly dry off and check if you've gotten everything
This has happened to me a couple times when I was in a hurry. Nothing worse than realizing it after the fact and you're already on the road, you just keep poking at it and wishing you had a razor.
I dislike seeing guys with missed spots of hair on their chin. It makes people look like they're a very untidy sort of person.
I mean one's face isn't that huge of an area, it's not hard to just quickly dry off and check if you've gotten everything
This has happened to me a couple times when I was in a hurry. Nothing worse than realizing it after the fact and you're already on the road, you just keep poking at it and wishing you had a razor.
Keep a disposable in the glovebox. If you think that looks silly, imagine what it looks like when you shave your head and miss a spot.
Man I want to give the safety razor a try. Is the technique for using it remarkably different? I'm worried about losing half of my face
It is a different technique. Unlike disposables you need to find the optimal angle for cutting yourself and to keep the pressure off. After a while it becomes second nature.
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Man I want to give the safety razor a try. Is the technique for using it remarkably different? I'm worried about losing half of my face
You have to be considerably gentler with your shaving strokes.
They way multi-blade razors work is each blade pulls the hair out of it's follicle to allow the second blade to cut it a little bit, each one getting progressively closer. However, a DE razor brings the edge directly to the skin and, when properly treated (using a hot towel, brush, and lather) the hair will 'relax' without the need for additional blades to pull it out, resulting in a closer shave, although it can take a little longer since you have to be a bit more careful.
You have to use very little pressure on the blade, pretty much holding it from the very end of the razor and allowing the weight of the head of the razor to glide across the skin.
I dislike seeing guys with missed spots of hair on their chin. It makes people look like they're a very untidy sort of person.
I mean one's face isn't that huge of an area, it's not hard to just quickly dry off and check if you've gotten everything
This has happened to me a couple times when I was in a hurry. Nothing worse than realizing it after the fact and you're already on the road, you just keep poking at it and wishing you had a razor.
Keep a disposable in the glovebox. If you think that looks silly, imagine what it looks like when you shave your head and miss a spot.
ahahaha
Yeah, I have a small electric razor I used to use, I may throw that in my bag for emergencies.
Also, from recent personal experience, Taylor of Old Bond shaving creams are very, very nice and not too expensive, and one tub of it will last a long while.
I shave everything but the hair on top of my head, my arms, and my legs. Pretty soon though I'm probably going to shave my arms and legs because they are wayyyy too hairy.
Sweet, is this stuff you can pick up pretty much anywhere?
I order online but there are shops that sell it too. I've been using Proraso shaving cream and shaving soap, and they're pretty much the best you can get for the least amount of money.
I don't know why everyone rags on electric razors. I have had one since I have started shaving, and it works like a charm. I keep a neat goatee as well, so the electric trimmer on the back is a very handy tool. There is one major rule I have learned with using an electric though: Get the hair as short as possible before using the rotating heads. I quickly go over the neck area and the sideburns with the trimmer and only then do I use the heads for a close shave.
What this does is basically prevent the dreaded 'pulling' that alot of you have probably experienced if you have ever used an electric. When there is no pulling, its very comfortable.
Its also very quick. I can do a quick shave that looks decent in about 30 seconds if need be. If I am not stressed for time, I usually only take about 2-3 minutes depending on how long it is and how smooth I want my face to be.
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I shave everything but the hair on top of my head, my arms, and my legs. Pretty soon though I'm probably going to shave my arms and legs because they are wayyyy too hairy.
I have an electric razor and it just used to make my skin sore, and it didn't do a very good job. Unfortunately I have that thick hair sensitive skin combo that means I have to concentrate and put more effort into a shave. Which is why traditional shaving works better, because it's all about that extra care.
I shave everything but the hair on top of my head, my arms, and my legs. Pretty soon though I'm probably going to shave my arms and legs because they are wayyyy too hairy.
so you're a gay pornstar swimmer, right got it
What if he was huh? You'd be eating that rather unhelpful remark wouldn't you?
I have a gigantic amount of body hair because of stupid hormones that are dumb, and my belly and chest (though thankfully not too much on my upper arms or back as of yet, though I'm only 20) is a black forest of manliness. Its actually difficult to see my bellybutton at points.
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I shave everything but the hair on top of my head, my arms, and my legs. Pretty soon though I'm probably going to shave my arms and legs because they are wayyyy too hairy.
so you're a gay pornstar swimmer, right got it
What if he was huh? You'd be eating that rather unhelpful remark wouldn't you?
I have a gigantic amount of body hair because of stupid hormones that are dumb, and my belly and chest (though thankfully not too much on my upper arms or back as of yet, though I'm only 20) is a black forest of manliness. Its actually difficult to see my bellybutton at points.
Wax it.
Hit 'em hard and fast. That'll show them who's boss.
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I have a gigantic amount of body hair because of stupid hormones that are dumb, and my belly and chest (though thankfully not too much on my upper arms or back as of yet, though I'm only 20) is a black forest of manliness. Its actually difficult to see my bellybutton at points.
I have a gigantic amount of body hair because of stupid hormones that are dumb, and my belly and chest (though thankfully not too much on my upper arms or back as of yet, though I'm only 20) is a black forest of manliness. Its actually difficult to see my bellybutton at points.
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Unfortunately, I just don't have time for all the work, which is why I grew a beard.
Also Amazon Prime is just the best thing
Same here. I gotta work on the funny spots with this razor because it doesn't pivot or anything.
the product itself is pretty good too.
I use to shave when I first started at my current job, but once I was comfortable enough and got a handle on the culture I went back to just keep myself at a groomed stubble.
I mean one's face isn't that huge of an area, it's not hard to just quickly dry off and check if you've gotten everything
This has happened to me a couple times when I was in a hurry. Nothing worse than realizing it after the fact and you're already on the road, you just keep poking at it and wishing you had a razor.
I went from spending like $20 a month or razors to $20 a year.
Keep a disposable in the glovebox. If you think that looks silly, imagine what it looks like when you shave your head and miss a spot.
It is a different technique. Unlike disposables you need to find the optimal angle for cutting yourself and to keep the pressure off. After a while it becomes second nature.
no irritation. no missed spots.
You have to be considerably gentler with your shaving strokes.
They way multi-blade razors work is each blade pulls the hair out of it's follicle to allow the second blade to cut it a little bit, each one getting progressively closer. However, a DE razor brings the edge directly to the skin and, when properly treated (using a hot towel, brush, and lather) the hair will 'relax' without the need for additional blades to pull it out, resulting in a closer shave, although it can take a little longer since you have to be a bit more careful.
You have to use very little pressure on the blade, pretty much holding it from the very end of the razor and allowing the weight of the head of the razor to glide across the skin.
ahahaha
Yeah, I have a small electric razor I used to use, I may throw that in my bag for emergencies.
ifso, what did you think of it?
These videos helped me hugely when I started using a safety razor.
Yep. I liked it a lot, but make sure to change the blades regularly. More so than with a regular razor.
but then came the itching.
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I have never had a problem with it personally.
I order online but there are shops that sell it too. I've been using Proraso shaving cream and shaving soap, and they're pretty much the best you can get for the least amount of money.
What this does is basically prevent the dreaded 'pulling' that alot of you have probably experienced if you have ever used an electric. When there is no pulling, its very comfortable.
Its also very quick. I can do a quick shave that looks decent in about 30 seconds if need be. If I am not stressed for time, I usually only take about 2-3 minutes depending on how long it is and how smooth I want my face to be.
so you're a gay pornstar swimmer, right got it
that's what they're usually complaining about
Something like they use at the barber shop, what should I do?
forget this idea ever occurred to you
What if he was huh? You'd be eating that rather unhelpful remark wouldn't you?
I have a gigantic amount of body hair because of stupid hormones that are dumb, and my belly and chest (though thankfully not too much on my upper arms or back as of yet, though I'm only 20) is a black forest of manliness. Its actually difficult to see my bellybutton at points.
No, I think he'd just be correct then.
Wax it.
Hit 'em hard and fast. That'll show them who's boss.
Leave it be. It's fine.
It's probably just cancer.