shrink said:look on the bright side mate, i've just turned 30, and i still get the odd spot now and then.
Thankfully not shaving related, and more down to my combination skin.
That said i do have sensitive rash prone skin if i'm not careful. I found a combination of Edwin Jagger razor, Persona blades, new forest tubby brush and TOBS jermyn st sensitive shave cream suit me very well as a combination.
I can NEVER shave every day, unless..... (and heres my top tip)
go for a clean one pass shave. If i do a decent and slow with the grain pass, with a very very gentle across the grain in some key areas (chin, jaw line) it causes so little irritation that i could easily do so again the next day.
if i try for a proper with the grain, across the grain (all over) and an against the grain. It feels fine on the day, but is a bit too sensitive the next day to do it again, and i'd just end up causing a rash that didnt otherwise need to be there. I find that I look fine on the second day anyway, because the first shave is so clean. But if they are going to enforce that you shave every single day, i'd say limit yourself to a one pass shave and move on.
Canuck said:Have we even ruled out yet that Marky uses 7 blade cartridges?
andyjreid said:Canuck said:Have we even ruled out yet that Marky uses 7 blade cartridges?
Not yet mate.
Canuck said:So, just to repeat, what are you using now?
antdad said:I think the Excel is supposed to be one of the better cartridges anyhow bin the rest and buy a traditional soap, cream and brush.
Palmolive soap stick, cream and a Wikinson boar brush will get you going for a fiver, learn how to make lather and with one very gentle pass use a fresh Excel going with the grain and nothing else. If you think can manage another identical pass without skin damage, soreness or irritation fine.
Rinse well and finish by swabbing with a witch hazel or witch hazel based cleanser, all of which is available from the high street or supermarkets.
Don't worry about closeness of shave for now that'll come, see how your skin reacts, study the guides and mantic59's videos.
not sure if i'll be aloud to take it to basic training in case it could be used as a weapon? does anyone know if they might look at it this way?
lloydedwards said:Hi Marky,
If you see another of my recent posts you'll see I'm still learning the hard way - more water, less product. Antdad talks lots of sense.
I'm 53 and definitely should have learnt this before.
Wet face. Wash face with a little E45 or similar, rinse, repeat, don't rinse and leave wet. Have your publicised (or not) bowel movement. Rinse face. Apply a VERY watery shave lather. Brush teeth, scratch and arrange knackers for the day (wash hands?!). Rinse face and lather - but as watery as you can. Shave one pass. Rinse face and use lather left in brush for gentle 2nd go at BADLY missed bits. Rinse twice. First warm to remove ALL traces of soap, then cold to tone. Pat face dry. A little witch hazel if needed.
We use most of our products for pleasure, not necessity, often subconsciously changing the way we shave to accommodate the product. An exception, I like using alum when I have a nick - but I don't nick myself so as I need to use it. Try a cheap tube of shaving cream, and use the same amount as you use toothpaste for your teeth. It's an easy way to learn how little you need with good techniques (easy, but not quick). THEN find products you like and learn how to adapt to use as much as possible! Beware the RSM who insists you wear Eau Sauvage!
You could try washing with E45 or similar at night - treat your skin to keep it as elastic as possible by hydration, not chemically. A tiny amount of vaseline warmed by rubbing your hands together can help - but gently - don't stretch your skin.
You will soon get a technique good enough to want to fill a trunk with goodies, but know how they affect your shave and skin. If you start with loads of product you will never know if it is technique or gloop.
Lloyd
PS Never EVER pass over the same place without relathering. You will learn how far you can go, but until then, no lather - no blade.
Lloyd
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