Originally by: Sir Substance

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Edited by: Sir Substance on 27/05/2009 06:16:43
interesting.

i have only a few years worth of shaving under my belt, but i had a few similar issues when i started shaving.

my first piece of advice is try using an electric shaver, both foil and rotary types.

some peoples faces hate foils, some rotaries, some razor blades, and some more then one.

by the sounds of it, your face and razor blades do not get along. try something else, see how it goes.

my second is to only shave when you need to.

yes, you look a little grotty when you turn up to uni with a bit of stubble (im lucky in that respect, blond beards might look a bit wussy, but its almost impossible to see blond stubble against fair skin, unless its REALLY long), but noone is gonna shun you because of it, and it feels a lot nicer.


i find it interesting that people advocate shaving after a shower or soaking your face.

admittedly i use a rotary shaver, but i find shaving when my face is damp much harder, and also an unpleasant feeling.

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Originally by: KingsGambit

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You can't get a closer shave than by using one of these.

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Originally by: Kyguard

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I'm wondering a few things atm as I have always shaved against the grain using a rotary electric shaver. Always end up with spots on my skin (especially on my neck, and in-grown hairs.

1. Can you shave with the grain using a rotary electric shaver? I tried this today and it's not possible. I'm asking because it's a worn-out shaver that's not as sharp as it used to be.

2. Is it myth or fact that using a razor causes your beard to grow thicker than when using an electric shaver? I've been trying a razor for two weeks now and it does seem like my beard is growing thicker than it used to. Could be I'm just imagining it.

3. What's the difference between the oscillating shaver and the rotary? I've got a pretty dark complexion (terrorist) I'm trying to avoid a thicker beard if I can.

Thanks eve-ers

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