F...Shaving

MTK · 09-19-2011, 12:55 PM

I'm just a rook, I'll get there. I'm fighting my guts out dammit!

mooby · 09-19-2011, 01:02 PM

Does anybody else go against the grain the whole time? I've been doing it ATG for like 3 years now and I can usually get everything done in one round, although I usually have to go back and do a couple minor touchups.

Monkeydad · 09-19-2011, 02:58 PM

I usually go WTG then ATG but I've switched it up. Need both though, but your face is different.

Everyone has to find what works best for them.

There's a thing called face-mapping that can help you figure out which direction to go on different parts of your face by looking at the direction that the hairs grow. The neck is a problem area for most guys so it's most useful there...took me longer to get a good shave on my neck than the rest of my face.

Mantic59's Shaving Journal: Interactive Face Map

This guy is the king of shaving knowledge and he makes some great tutorial videos:

mantic59's Channel - YouTube

saden1 · 09-19-2011, 04:40 PM

My facial hair grows in multiple directions and requires at least two passes (ATG and WTG) to get a smooth shave.

Monkeydad · 09-20-2011, 10:57 AM

Another tip from me...if you find yourself slicing your Adam's Apple when you shave, do this: swallow and hold it as you shave over the apple area. It will keep it "in" and you should be able to go over it without blood loss.

With that said, I nicked mine this morning, wasn't paying attention I guess.

Lotus · 10-12-2011, 08:06 PM

This site will demand that you grow a beard.

The Beardly

mlmpetert · 10-13-2011, 09:36 AM

Im a every other day shaver at most. When i was around 21 i thought i might be able to grow a mustache and gave it a shot for 2-3 weeks. I was waiting tables at the time and they forced me to shave it because of how horrible it looked.

Im real lucky in that a shaving cartridge for my Mach 3 will last me about 4-6 months. I bought a giliet fusion (Redskins edition) about 5 years ago when they first came out but i never used it because it was just way too much for my skin. My Mach 3 cartridge broke last week (thats how long they last me) so i thought id give the old Fusion a try again. So far i like it better then the Mach 3 but i havent really broken the cartridge in yet so time will tell.

Also i shave before showering and it seems like im in the vast minority when it comes to that. I never understood why someone would shave after showering since you would have to wash your face twice. Time is too essential in the morning to be dickin around washing your face twice.

mredskins · 10-13-2011, 09:40 AM

^^ I shave in the shower, FTW!

Monkeydad · 10-14-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Im a every other day shaver at most. When i was around 21 i thought i might be able to grow a mustache and gave it a shot for 2-3 weeks. I was waiting tables at the time and they forced me to shave it because of how horrible it looked.

Im real lucky in that a shaving cartridge for my Mach 3 will last me about 4-6 months. I bought a giliet fusion (Redskins edition) about 5 years ago when they first came out but i never used it because it was just way too much for my skin. My Mach 3 cartridge broke last week (thats how long they last me) so i thought id give the old Fusion a try again. So far i like it better then the Mach 3 but i havent really broken the cartridge in yet so time will tell.

Also i shave before showering and it seems like im in the vast minority when it comes to that. I never understood why someone would shave after showering since you would have to wash your face twice. Time is too essential in the morning to be dickin around washing your face twice.

The steam from the hot shower softens up your face and more importantly, the whiskers. Closer, better shave, less irritation.

I wash my face when I'm done shaving, after the shower. I don't use body wash on my face.

MTK · 10-14-2011, 12:38 PM

I've always shaved after showering too.

Is splashing some water on your face after a shave really that much of a hassle?

mooby · 10-14-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Im a every other day shaver at most. When i was around 21 i thought i might be able to grow a mustache and gave it a shot for 2-3 weeks. I was waiting tables at the time and they forced me to shave it because of how horrible it looked.

Im real lucky in that a shaving cartridge for my Mach 3 will last me about 4-6 months. I bought a giliet fusion (Redskins edition) about 5 years ago when they first came out but i never used it because it was just way too much for my skin. My Mach 3 cartridge broke last week (thats how long they last me) so i thought id give the old Fusion a try again. So far i like it better then the Mach 3 but i havent really broken the cartridge in yet so time will tell.

Also i shave before showering and it seems like im in the vast minority when it comes to that. I never understood why someone would shave after showering since you would have to wash your face twice. Time is too essential in the morning to be dickin around washing your face twice.

I shave before shower too, mainly because I've never thought twice about doing it during or after the shower. Maybe they're right, maybe it does "loosen up" your face or w/e but I've never tried, probably because I like watching myself in the mirror to make sure I'm not missing any places.

mlmpetert · 10-15-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've always shaved after showering too.

Is splashing some water on your face after a shave really that much of a hassle?

Dickin around, plain and simple.

@mredskins, I might try and start shaving in the shower, but the few times ive done it i just didnt like it; i need a mirror and im not trying to leave a razor or shaving cream or anything else in the shower.

Like mooby the thought of shaving post shower never even entered my mind until i noticed that most people seem to do it that way. When i started shaving it just felt more logical to shave pre-shower although i have a pretty light beard so maybe i dont need to loosen my whiskers up as much as others. Also i dont like foggy mirrors or taking the chance of breaking out in a slight sweat in a steamy bathroom after a shower, particularly during the summer.

MTK · 10-15-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Dickin around, plain and simple.

@mredskins, I might try and start shaving in the shower, but the few times ive done it i just didnt like it; i need a mirror and im not trying to leave a razor or shaving cream or anything else in the shower.

Like mooby the thought of shaving post shower never even entered my mind until i noticed that most people seem to do it that way. When i started shaving it just felt more logical to shave pre-shower although i have a pretty light beard so maybe i dont need to loosen my whiskers up as much as others. Also i dont like foggy mirrors or taking the chance of breaking out in a slight sweat in a steamy bathroom after a shower, particularly during the summer.

I hear ya, that's why I shave at night. I roll outta bed in the morning and have just enough time for a shower, grab a cup of coffee, and I'm out the door.

SmootSmack · 10-15-2011, 02:00 PM

If I shaved at night I'd have a beard by morning. I shave in the shower in the morning. Sometimes even sans mirror

Hog1 · 10-15-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If I shaved at night I'd have a beard by morning. I shave in the shower in the morning. Sometimes even sans mirror

.....no need

09-19-2011, 12:55 PM	#121
MTK ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 44 Posts: 88,869	Re: F...Shaving I'm just a rook, I'll get there. I'm fighting my guts out dammit! __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-19-2011, 01:02 PM	#122
mooby Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 29 Posts: 13,301	Re: F...Shaving Does anybody else go against the grain the whole time? I've been doing it ATG for like 3 years now and I can usually get everything done in one round, although I usually have to go back and do a couple minor touchups. __________________ State of the Redskins 2017

09-19-2011, 02:58 PM	#123
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 38 Posts: 16,270	Re: F...Shaving I usually go WTG then ATG but I've switched it up. Need both though, but your face is different. Everyone has to find what works best for them. There's a thing called face-mapping that can help you figure out which direction to go on different parts of your face by looking at the direction that the hairs grow. The neck is a problem area for most guys so it's most useful there...took me longer to get a good shave on my neck than the rest of my face. Mantic59's Shaving Journal: Interactive Face Map This guy is the king of shaving knowledge and he makes some great tutorial videos: mantic59's Channel - YouTube __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster Last edited by Monkeydad; 09-19-2011 at 02:59 PM.

09-19-2011, 04:40 PM	#124
saden1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 37 Posts: 10,069	Re: F...Shaving My facial hair grows in multiple directions and requires at least two passes (ATG and WTG) to get a smooth shave.

09-20-2011, 10:57 AM	#125
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 38 Posts: 16,270	Re: F...Shaving Another tip from me...if you find yourself slicing your Adam's Apple when you shave, do this: swallow and hold it as you shave over the apple area. It will keep it "in" and you should be able to go over it without blood loss. With that said, I nicked mine this morning, wasn't paying attention I guess. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

10-12-2011, 08:06 PM	#126
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: F...Shaving This site will demand that you grow a beard. The Beardly __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

10-13-2011, 09:36 AM	#127
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: F...Shaving Im a every other day shaver at most. When i was around 21 i thought i might be able to grow a mustache and gave it a shot for 2-3 weeks. I was waiting tables at the time and they forced me to shave it because of how horrible it looked. Im real lucky in that a shaving cartridge for my Mach 3 will last me about 4-6 months. I bought a giliet fusion (Redskins edition) about 5 years ago when they first came out but i never used it because it was just way too much for my skin. My Mach 3 cartridge broke last week (thats how long they last me) so i thought id give the old Fusion a try again. So far i like it better then the Mach 3 but i havent really broken the cartridge in yet so time will tell. Also i shave before showering and it seems like im in the vast minority when it comes to that. I never understood why someone would shave after showering since you would have to wash your face twice. Time is too essential in the morning to be dickin around washing your face twice. __________________ www.NRABannedGunsRaffle.org

10-13-2011, 09:40 AM	#128
mredskins Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,585	Re: F...Shaving ^^ I shave in the shower, FTW! __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

10-14-2011, 12:38 PM	#130
MTK ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 44 Posts: 88,869	Re: F...Shaving I've always shaved after showering too. Is splashing some water on your face after a shave really that much of a hassle? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-15-2011, 02:00 PM	#134
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	If I shaved at night I'd have a beard by morning. I shave in the shower in the morning. Sometimes even sans mirror __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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