EDF Wet Shaving Thread

[DLizzle]

i just:

splash hot water on face, leave water running as hot as it gets
gilette 'foamy' shaving cream
shave with and against the grain, running razor under hot water after every stroke
immediately apply aftershave lotion, sometimes i splash cold water on my face before the lotion

what would be the difference between this and OP's method?

[StevieG]

i just:

splash hot water on face, leave water running as hot as it gets
gilette 'foamy' shaving cream
shave with and against the grain, running razor under hot water after every stroke
immediately apply aftershave lotion, sometimes i splash cold water on my face before the lotion

That was pretty much my routine, too.

I added one step that made an absolutely huge difference - pre-shaving cream.

I am now using Proraso pre-shaving cream



Just spread a thin layer on your face before putting on your shaving cream. The extra lubrication really improves the shave.

Using a Gilette Sensor, by the way.

I do plan to step up to the badger brush, but I'll still be using the Proraso, for sure.

[JanelleBB7]

Ok advice on a cheap solution to get my boyfriend to regularly shave his face. He complains about the razor burn and doesn't like using creams or aftershaves.... and he doesn't want to spend a lot. A picture of the culprit below LOL

[Razor]

Ok advice on a cheap solution to get my boyfriend to regularly shave his face. He complains about the razor burn and doesn't like using creams or aftershaves.... and he doesn't want to spend a lot. A picture of the culprit below LOL

I've found this to be quite effective.
Not sure if this qualifies as cheap but it isn't super expensive.

[By-Tor]

let's play "can you spot the future cardo stalking victim in this thread?"!!!

[onthebutton]

Jesus, these people DO take wet shaving seriously.

I'm planning on wading through that forum, but can anybody here tell me the difference between shaving soap and cream? Soap appears to be much more economical because it's cheaper and you get more shaves out of a cake than you would a tub of cream, but it also seems like much more work. Are there other advantages I'm missing?

I haven't tried soap yet, so I can't comment about one vs. the other. But, if you haven't tried cream, don't worry about how long it lasts. Each tub lasts a LONG time (at least 6 months).

Of course, ask that question on Badger and Blade, and you'll likely get 25 responses that actually answer your question. I'm interested to know too, I've been meaning to try the soap.

[gaming_mouse]

Jesus, these people DO take wet shaving seriously.

I'm planning on wading through that forum, but can anybody here tell me the difference between shaving soap and cream? Soap appears to be much more economical because it's cheaper and you get more shaves out of a cake than you would a tub of cream, but it also seems like much more work. Are there other advantages I'm missing?

I've been wet shaving for a year. Def stay away from soaps. Nancy Boy is a great brush cream. I've also found to my disappointment that some of the non-foaming creams (kiels has one, and so does aveda) work better for me than traditional brush creams. But my face is sensitive and my over-riding goal is to avoid irritation. If you have no problems with that you can have alot more fun. Also, enchante online hydrolast products make the best oils by far (and i've tried many).

[ChicagoTroy]

Ok advice on a cheap solution to get my boyfriend to regularly shave his face. He complains about the razor burn and doesn't like using creams or aftershaves.... and he doesn't want to spend a lot. A picture of the culprit below LOL

He's lying. That's not an area you get razor burn. He just likes the goat.

[Anacardo]

let's play "can you spot the future cardo stalking victim in this thread?"!!!

If Slim would just answer my [censored] calls he wouldn't have anything to worry about.

[Anacardo]

He's lying. That's not an area you get razor burn. He just likes the goat.

Truth. Embrace the cheesery.

[muttiah]

I have the art of shaving kit. I've used it for about 4 weeks now. My main problem is that it takes me soo long to do the whole routine, and I'm anyways a slow shaver. I love the cremes and oils though, but don't like that merch safety razor too much. Perhaps I should try a straight blade. Is that much harder to use?

[SneakyFerret]

Jesus, these people DO take wet shaving seriously.

I'm planning on wading through that forum, but can anybody here tell me the difference between shaving soap and cream? Soap appears to be much more economical because it's cheaper and you get more shaves out of a cake than you would a tub of cream, but it also seems like much more work. Are there other advantages I'm missing?

I use shaving soap in a mug, and I can tell you that a good cake of shaving soap will last close to a year.

[Brad1970]

I've been wet shaving for a year. Def stay away from soaps. Nancy Boy is a great brush cream. I've also found to my disappointment that some of the non-foaming creams (kiels has one, and so does aveda) work better for me than traditional brush creams. But my face is sensitive and my over-riding goal is to avoid irritation. If you have no problems with that you can have alot more fun. Also, enchante online hydrolast products make the best oils by far (and i've tried many).

I'm a member at B&B & yes, some over there take it that seriously!!! Good group of guys with lots of good but varied opinions & information. If any of you sign up over there, just behave yourself or the mods will give you the boot. They won't tolerant some of the 'shenanigans' that 2+2 lets slide...if you know what I mean.

There's nothing wrong with a quality shaving soap. I love them. They just don't offer quite as good of 'cushion' for the razor on your face as a quality made cream. They're 2 different products with their own set of quirks.

[droopy0021]

I pretty much just shave in the shower now, I also go by feel, which isn't such a big deal but everytime I tell people that I shave in the shower with no mirror they freak.

edit: I should add that that shower shave is hands down the best shaving product I have ever bought. a million times better than shaving creams (i've tried several)

AZK,

I've shaved in the shower w/out a mirror for years (5-6 days/wk). Use Mach3 and Edge Gel (sensitive skin--orange cap). I will give the shower shave product a shot but in general I don't have issues.

For those of you non-shower shavers, I'll state why it's my route:

1. Less mess in the sink
2. Saves time
3. Pores open on face & softer hair. Leads to fewer cuts.
4. Haven't needed a stiptic pencil since starting the shower shave.

[LFS]

From browsing Badger and Blade it would appear that it's possible to get the same kind of lather from soap as you do from cream, but it looks like FAR more time and work. Other than the soap cake lasting forever I don't know why I'd use soap over cream, but maybe that's just me.

I received my Truefitt & Hill after-shave balm and moisturizer yesterday and their quality is what I expected given how awesome the oil and cream are. This will be my brand of choice for the forseeable future.

On Badger and Blade they discuss different blades making a difference, I used Merkur and Feather blades and they seem the same to me FWIW.