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Thursday November 10, 2005 9:31 pm
How To Achieve That Perfect Shave
If you are a typical American male, it might be comforting to know that you - more than likely - shave completely wrong. If you use a disposable razor with 5 or 6 blades, you are not a proper gentleman. What you should have is a brush made of badger hair for starters:
Q: What are the basic tools you need for wetshaving?
A: The perfect shave has three ingredients: a good razor, a good brush, and glycerin-based shaving cream. But the biggest difference between wetshaving and the way most guys shave today is the use of a shaving brush. A good badger-hair shaving brush is the single most important ingredient in getting the perfect shave—if you change no part of your shaving routine except to add a good shaving brush to the mix, you’ll be astounded at how much better and more enjoyable your shaves become.
This is an excerpt from an article we found on MSNBC. A lot of good information here. If we try to make the switch, expect some interesting images.
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I have to say I totally agree with this. For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by my dad’s badger, one that was given to him by his father. Sadly it never was passed down to me. Anyhow, using a badger totally changed my shaving habits… Although the article recommends classic shaving cream the actual classic foam is… soap foam. Yup you heard well, take a good bar of Dove or just about any none scented, none colored, basically “natural” soap. Use the badger to make some thick and heavy foam and voila, you’ve got one of the best shaving foams around for about the price of… well nothing. Beat that! Did I mention it also cleans your face at the same time?! So it’s ideal even for the days you woke up late and don’t have time to take a shower (like this morning if I hadn’t decided to skip class). P.S. They also sell shaving soap, but really all they have that other soap don’t is they are usually round shaped for easy foaming with the badger and make a little thicker foam (which can be achieved by using just a little less water anyway).
Anyway, that’s my 2 cents.
Thats why Philips/Remington invented the electric shaver. What a bunch of geezer talk. Welcome to the 21 century. shaving is as boring as taking a long crap.
Maybe because you use an electric shaver 
And for the sake of saying it.. ask any girl what she prefers… After all don’t we do it a bit for the ladies (men if that’s what suits you)?
Go for the Merkur DE shavers. Top of the line, excellent quality. Only problem with getting ‘addicted’ to using a DE razor is that you cannot take them through airport security if you carry-on your bags. I never check bags, so I am unable to bring it with me when traveling.
At the age the first poster appears to be, he/she could get a close shave standing in moderate wind. As for lusting after dad’s badger…
Shaving for the unaffected masses is a chore and the only thing that makes it bearable is a good fart that changes tone at least twice.
Idiotic conclusion with age…Moving along.
Shaving can be great, and painless, I have to say the article is true, though this guy…He seems to…Enjoy…it, a little too much, lots of great tips, if it wasn’t so mind blowingly expensive(Which it is) I’d take a swing.
Holy sh!t gearlive, you are the slowest blog ever! Update your articles, its been 5 days sense the last one!
I have to stick with a good razor and brush. I have been using Gilette Mac 3 and it has been very good. The shaving is smooth and no trace of hair is seen. I feel like renewed after a great shave. The cream adds to the feeling. I like a shaving cream that is cool.
I’m a big fan of wetshaving, but I think the process is better with a safety razor and double-edged blade. Here’s a <a href=“http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/07/10/a-guide-to-the-gourmet-shaving-experience/”><b>comprehensive introduction</b></a> to shaving with a safety razor, and here’s a <a href=“http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/08/01/shaving-recommendations/”><b>recommended starting kit for the beginner</b></a>. These both contain a lot of links to products, other advice, etc.
Maybe a brush is not necessary after all. I just had a terrific shave <a href=“http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/09/25/amazing-shaving-discovery/”><b>using nothing but hair conditioner</b></a> in place of the usual lather. Works like a charm. Click link for full description. Now what do I do with all my shaving brushes?
We should also be aware that not all shaving creams are meant to be used by all men. We are unique and so is our skin type. One must choose wisely on what to put on his face. Taylor of Bond Street has created different aftershaves and shaving creams for men who have sensitive skin. Check out this link to see some allergen free items. http://www.fendrihan.com/taylor-bond-street-m-6.html
Bruceonshaving
10/5/10 6:56 am
Just now there is a growing fashion, a zeitgeist, a popular movement back to an older form of male grooming. This involves using shaving soaps or creams with a brush to generate a lather, then a double edged (DE) safety razor to actually shave. This is a similar popular movement, fuelled by what people really want, to the real ale and microbrewery movement. What makes it possible is the internet, for spreading knowledge and making purchases, and, to a lesser extent, the continued use of real shaving in the developing world, which creates an ongoing market for the key products.
Real shaving is partly a reaction against the marketing of the big shaving companies and their amazingly expensive products. Aerosol shaving gels and foams are mainly water and they often contain lots of petrochemicals in order to do their job. For a cheaper cost per shave you can luxuriate in prestige products made from natural ingredients. It is the same with the razor blades. A multibladed system razor cartridge can cost well over £2, yet reportedly costs just 5p to make. With real shaving you can buy from a wide choice of different quality blade brands and 10p is all you need to pay.
But it is not just cost. Real shaving converts what is a daily chore with system razors into a special event, a ceremony to look forwards to every day. Real shaving is fun because it is personal to you. You can choose from many shaver models to get the one that you like. Likewise with the blade. Each day you can choose which luxurious soap or cream you will enjoy. The various combinations are infinite because there are no patents protecting the designs. So anyone can make a double edged razor, and anyone can make the standardised blade design to go in it.
If you are interested there is much more in the same vein at my traditional shaving blog:
http://www.bruceonshaving.com/
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I use a braun Electric shaver and some electric razor pre shave lotion. Williams Lectric Shave. Works great! Gives me a smooth shave and smells good
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A M3 Power. I just use shaving cream.
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