might try just the lather, soak, re-lather bit. makes sense. don’t have the fancy creams and brushes, but seems like that alone would help.
Posted by nathan on 05/02 at 05:33 PM
Shaving Breakthrough
I've written about my new shaving methods twice in the past, but have not been completely satisfied with the results. I've been modifying my technique here and there to try to achieve better results.
Yesterday I asked one of my Twitter friends what he used for a pre-shave technique, and he sent me this link. I gave it a try this morning, and the difference in shave experience is astounding!
My previous method gave me a closer shave with less irritation than other methods I've tried. This method of preparation, however, gave me no irritation (except for opening a couple of wounds I created yesterday) and made my face feel like a baby's backside when I was done. A clean one, that is. The hairs were so softened that the razor glided across my face with a smoothness I wouldn't have thought possible.
Since the forum post is a bit obtuse, I'll combine the salient steps from the initial post, as well as the steps for the morning routine that goes along with it. You can click through to read the rest of it and the science behind it if you want.
- Don't get in the shower yet.
- Apply lather to the face with a rotary motion of the brush. Notice there is no longer the step of applying pre-shave oil or cream.
- After you've completely lathered, work the lather in with the tips of your fingers in a rotary, massaging motion.
- Evenly wet a towel or large washcloth with hot water (make sure it's not so hot that you can't hold it on your face).
- Place the towel so that it completely covers the portion of your face and neck that is to be shaved. Leave it there for around 3 minutes (although I'm sure I didn't do it quite that long).
- Remove the towel from your face and use it to wipe off the remaining lather.
- Re-lather and proceed with the shaving process as I've outlined before.
- Take your shower.
- Apply after shave.
For those who have not yet made the jump due to the problems I've had in the past, I can definitely recommend classic shaving with no reservations now. It's an excellent experience.
Posted by fitzage on 05/02 at 05:22 PM • Miscellany
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You should try the Pitchford approach to the shaving problem. The easiest solution of all. I can honestly say that no razer has irritated my skin in the slightest for 3+ years now.
Posted by Pitch on 05/03 at 07:06 AM
I used to indulge in the Pitchford Technique. I’m up to shaving once a week, though, since I have a real job now. The once-a-week method allows me to look clean-shaven on Sunday and Monday and then sport a fashionable stubble the rest of the week.
Posted by nathan on 05/03 at 12:48 PM
I’d be curious to know how fashionable Jennifer thinks this stubble is.
The Pitchford Technique, in my family, would carry with it a great deal of family strife. That’s not quite what I’m looking for.
So instead, I’ve taken shaving out of the realm of obnoxious duty and into the realm of enjoyable experience.
Nathan, if you ever go the route of getting the fancy shaving equipment, the brush is probably the first step. While an old-fashioned safety razor is preferable to the new disposables, they work at least okay once the face is properly prepared.
Posted by fitzage on 05/03 at 01:22 PM
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