For starters forget about all the hype around multi-blade cartridge razors. The modern razors are made so that after only a couple of uses the blade goes dull to make you buy a new blade cartridge (more profit for the big companies). Another popular trend is the raising price of cartridges as new models appear. Mach3 is more expensive than sensor, fusion is more expensive than all the rest.
So What Is The Best Practical Method To Shave?
The classic double edge safety razors are much better than the modern cartridge razors. A safety razor is one that uses a double edge blade. These blades are much cheaper than their modern counterparts and they also last much more.
Proper wet shaving helps your skin by removing dead cells and keeping it clean, toned and moisturized.
In order to shave right you will need a shaving cream, a brush, a safety razor, (an alum block) and a nice after shave balm (no alcohol).
Some of my recommendations are:
the Taylor’s Shaving cream
the Vulfix Super Badger Shaving Brush #2235
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the Merkur 33c safety razor (use with Feather blades for best results)
For after shave you can use an ordinary balm like Nivea and enrich it with 1ml of Tea tree oil and 1ml of Lavender essential oil. These essential oils have mild antiseptic properties and they are very good for your skin health. If you have acne then they are a must have. For more aroma you can also add some sandalwood essential oil.
First wash your face with warm water. Moisten your brush with warm water and remove the excess water. Put some shaving cream on your face, and with the brush work on it to create a nice dense foam.The brush helps to create a better foam and also to raise the beard hair and prepare it for shaving.
Pour some warm water on you razor and start shaving. It is important to follow the grain so that you don’t irritate our skin and you avoid ingrown hair. Use small shaving movements and after each movement rinse your blade with water.
It is also very important to hold the razor so that the blades are kept parallel to your face.
After your are done shaving, clean your face with cold water. Cold water helps to close pores, tone your skin and avoid infections and blemishes.
If your skin gets irritates or you cut yourself then pour some water on an alum block and use it on your skin ares you want.
When your skin gets almost dry use your after shave. Don’t forget to clean your razor and your brush and then let them dry in open air.
Interesting Links:
Leisureguy’s Guide to shaving: http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/07/10/a-guide-to-the-gourmet-shaving-experience/
Online Stores:
USA: http://www.classicshaving.com
Europe: http://www.nakedmandshop.com and http://www.connaughtshaving.com
