Fellas that deal with razor burn/bumps & uncomfortable shaves etc

[Armento]

I've read a couple of places that these multi blade razors are really terrible for your skin. They say two blades at the most. These three or four blade things are really bad. I've had good luck with Jack Black shaving cream. Excellent stuff. DOes any one ever actually shave against the grain like they all ways do in the movies? I've never been able to do that.

bad how though? what's the bad thing that happens to skin? i've been using them since i moved to the civilized world and uh.. my skin is fine? but i'm open to getting my learn on.

[Armento]

ps

[DeesKo]

I don't think they make those old fashion straight razors anymore. The new version uses the same razor blade as a safety razor, most barbers cut them in half.

They do still make them, as well as a "version" of them that uses a replaceable blade like the safety razors.

Thing is, they are expensive as shit (like $250 range), they require a good amount of maintenance and equipment needed to perform the maintenance and from what I can tell the maintenance aspect is an art...

Real deal:



Replaceable:



As for the shaving against the grain... F that. I tried that dumb shit once, years ago. Tore my face up.

This new razor cuts close enough that I could almost see being able to shave, reapply cream and then shave against the grain without much trouble, but I'm not trying it.

[Martin Red]

I've already nicked myself a few times in the process.

If you haven't already got one, get a Syptic Pencil, saves walking around with pieces of toilet tissue on face.

A styptic pencil is a short medicated stick generally made of powdered crystal from an alum block and a waxy binder which is pressed into a pencil shape. It is generally used to seal small cuts and nicks, especially from razors.

Before the days of the safety razor the styptic pencil was a necessary part of a man's shaving kit and was used to seal cuts caused by improper shaving, although many people still continue to use safety razors and styptic pencils.

Styptic pencils are great if you ever cut yourself shaving. They will stop the bleeding immediately and work well on minor abrasions as well as shaving cuts.

http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/s...Styptic_Pencil

[Sal Paradise]

bad how though? what's the bad thing that happens to skin? i've been using them since i moved to the civilized world and uh.. my skin is fine? but i'm open to getting my learn on.

You just increase the chance of anything irritating that can happen with shaving. Ingrown hairs, razor burns etc..... It's generally a less sanitary experience. Purists of course are on a single blade movement, so if you like the multi blade two is a compromise.

[Armento]

pfff... one blade.... i need a damn lawn mower. well ok maybe i'll try a safety razor next.

[Lady_of_da_House]

Just adding my two cents in from a woman's perspective... as you men know we go through alot of shaving as well....so here goes some of my tips...(which can be applied to both male and female)...I'll use leg shaving for example...I get them wet...and I apply hair conditioner to begin to soften the hair....for a few minutes...rinse off...then add the shaving lather....in long soft strokes..(no need to press that razor on your skin...just glide it please)...I begin to shave...after the shave...I wash them with a nice shea butter soap...olive oil soap maybe...just a wash that gently moisterizes....with a loofah...the loofah serves as an exfoliator that will take off any dead skin and will prevent those bumps which is pretty much ingrown hair trapped under dead skin with no place to go..afterwards I cream up with Vitamin E Oil, lotion or body butter..and wallah.....hope my two cents helps....

[Martin Red]

Just adding my two cents in from a woman's perspective... as you men know we go through alot of shaving as well....so here goes some of my tips...(which can be applied to both male and female)...I'll use leg shaving for example...I get them wet...and I apply hair conditioner to begin to soften the hair....for a few minutes...rinse off...then add the shaving lather....in long soft strokes..(no need to press that razor on your skin...just glide it please)...I begin to shave...after the shave...I wash them with a nice shea butter soap...olive oil soap maybe...just a wash that gently moisterizes....with a loofah...the loofah serves as an exfoliator that will take off any dead skin and will prevent those bumps which is pretty much ingrown hair trapped under dead skin with no place to go..afterwards I cream up with Vitamin E Oil, lotion or body butter..and wallah.....hope my two cents helps....

We're blokes, I certainly aint going through all that malarky.

May be good advice for the pussified men that shave their bollock hair all the same ;)

[Lady_of_da_House]

Hi Martin Red...you would be surprise at the men that like to pamper themselves as much or more then us women do...all good though ...don't push my tips to the side just yet...one day you may run into a female who needs a good shaving...and you just might be the man to give her a good one..lol.. knowledge is power love.......

[mhd]

Just adding my two cents in from a woman's perspective... as you men know we go through alot of shaving as well....so here goes some of my tips...(which can be applied to both male and female)...I'll use leg shaving for example...I get them wet...and I apply hair conditioner to begin to soften the hair....for a few minutes...rinse off...then add the shaving lather....in long soft strokes..(no need to press that razor on your skin...just glide it please)...I begin to shave...after the shave...I wash them with a nice shea butter soap...olive oil soap maybe...just a wash that gently moisterizes....with a loofah...the loofah serves as an exfoliator that will take off any dead skin and will prevent those bumps which is pretty much ingrown hair trapped under dead skin with no place to go..afterwards I cream up with Vitamin E Oil, lotion or body butter..and wallah.....hope my two cents helps....

all i can say is thank you

[bomb cola]

ps

That's from acne.

[bomb cola]

I bet Martin has a giant pube bush.

[GROOVE VICTIM]

My stepfather (rip) taught me to avoid razors all together because of how it affects the skin and how multiple bladed razors clip the hair to the point where it folds under the skin, thus causing razor bumbs, infections, Your boy Baron Harkonnen from Dune to put it mildly. He used to use that Magic Shave shit, I don't know what was worse, the smell of Chitlins cookin in the kitchen, or Magic Shave coming from the bathroom. I take a dab of warm water and alcohol, wash my face and neck, take hair clippers or trimmers, to shave, warm water and alcohol, then lotion to moisten my face and neck.

[Coach Biskit]

all i can say is thank you

I know right!!

[lvdphse]

For those of you that can deal with basic blades but want to save cash. I think I saw this here?!?!
http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/

Deesko as a cat that skated through 4 years in the Army (minus basic lol) on a shaving profile I do sympathize but this scares the shesh out of me. Doesn't help that I don't know how to shave. I thought I did until you basically pointed out your conventional razor dummy proofs it for you.

My best shaves came from an old school female barber that used a straight razor. She had a soft and steady hand! I would be clean and baby butt soft but days later bring on the pain. I was told to go shave again right away so my face would get used to it. Not sure how true that is but I wasn't willing to take that chance especially considering I would be doing the "training" not Mrs soft hands.

Sally beauty carries "balding clippers" and I've just come to expect thats about as close Im gonna get to a clean shave minus major bumps and irritation. Please follow up on your prolonged use with this system.

I see cats that get clean shaves but due to having to shave so often (as I would with my hyper growth) they ending burning their skin until it takes on a dark almost black shade on the skin itself.

[bkny11203]

This is all I use. It cuts close without ever worrying about bumps. Razors cut me real close, but if I don't shave daily. The grow back kills my face and I bump horribly. Magic Shave burns my face too much.

[cleodine velvet jackson]

DeesKo, here's my contribution to the thread: http://deephousepage.com/forums/show...highlight=bald (post #5). I've been told by men who used to get razor bumps on their faces/necks that the regimen works for them.

[Martin Red]

I bet Martin has a giant pube bush.

Do you shave your ballbag ?

[Martin Red]

Hi Martin Red...you would be surprise at the men that like to pamper themselves as much or more then us women do...all good though ...don't push my tips to the side just yet...one day you may run into a female who needs a good shaving...and you just might be the man to give her a good one..lol.. knowledge is power love.......

Me Tarzan

[bomb cola]

Do you shave your ballbag ?

It's tastefully manscaped. Would hate for a lovely to get an unexpected tooth flossing.

[djdub63]

http://www.theartofshaving.com/

[Jamie 3:26]

I had bad times w Magic Shave...tore my face up.I always had to use clippers,due to me bumping up.The only time I was able to use a blade,was when they dropped that Mach 3 razor.I also had to stay on top of it,or I would bump up like crazy.I started using an exfoliator before shaving and that really helped as well.

I still use clippers to shave and I don't have issues.I also swear by these shavers,for cats who use clippers.Gets ya close and no bumps at all,after using trimmers.

[Martin Red]

It's tastefully manscaped. Would hate for a lovely to get an unexpected tooth flossing.

"manscaped"


I've took a knife to the fucker a few times, caveman style. Generally I want it like a candifloss airbag, so I don't break the clit with my manly pelvic bone thrusts. ;)

[Tee Dubb]

all i can say is thank you

lol

[ruse]

If you haven't already got one, get a Syptic Pencil, saves walking around with pieces of toilet tissue on face.

http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/s...Styptic_Pencil

Martin, thanks for the recommendation. I got a Syptic Pencil from Amazon for under $3, and had my first chance to use it a few days ago--- it worked very well.