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Michael Jue — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:14:48 -0000

Regarding the use of "witch hazel". I buy the generic witch hazel at my local Rite-Aid for a nominal price, and not a fancy brand-name label witch hazel price. Poke a small hole in the inner foil liner, and you will be able dispense a small amount of hazel onto your hand to splash onto your face. This is after you have finsed off your face, finishing up with a cold water rinse and BLOTTING your face dry (do not rub). Enjoy!

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John Penrose — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:19:03 -0000

A good wet shave, HOT water, a good shaving soap, gel or cream and a sharp razor. I shave my neck area first, pulling the skin tight to get a clean shave and then the rest of my face. Rinse it all off with cool water to close the pores.....feels great.

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Anthony Piselli — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:17:02 -0000

I have a beard and I shave my cheeks and neck to keep neat looking...

I recommend using rinse the face with hat water to open the pours and then use hot lather on cheeks and neck area and sharp blade to keep one self looking neat and presentable. Then follow up with a cool rinse and cologne of choice..

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Gary Oprendek — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:37:00 -0000

here is the trick i have found for a great shave:
1.) hot shower
2.) shaving oil
3.) quality shaving soap
4.) sharp razor
5.) shaving with the grain while stretching the skin
6.) cold water splash and then some quality balm (alcohol free)

using this method my shave is so good that i am still relatively smooth the next day. and i have a beard like a steel brush!

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John schaetzl — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:20 -0000

Not for us but for everyone else and our children's children. Don't let the water run while shaving. Run a little into the stoppered sink to rinse your razor as our grandfathers did. Water is a scarce commodity and needs to be treated as such. Thanks You will also enjoy the quieter shaving experience.

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Dylan Smith — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:44:34 -0000

try not shaving for a week. it will give you a new appreciation for what can become a tedious daily chore.

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Phil Anderson — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:34:06 -0000

STIPTIC PENCIL. Don't be afraid of the pain, Nancy.

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Jim C — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:34:50 -0000

Warmth to the face is key! Get your skin toasty warm with a hot towel first, or splash some warm water on it. Post-shower shaving is ideal. Also, I use pre-shave oil which really helps the blade skim across the skin.. good stuff!!

Jim

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Dennis Nichols — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:39:34 -0000

Hydrate! Stretch the skin with your off hand; and take your time. Especially if you're using a straight razor.

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Kevin Call — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:12:51 -0000

I like to keep my razor, when not in use, in a small jar of baby oil. Having the blade and razor in oil will stop any oxidation. This will prolong the life of the blade and keep a coat of oil on it allowing it to glide on your face.

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Zach — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:20:30 -0000

Never shave in the shower with a straight razor...if you drop it, you never know what it might hit on the way down.

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Reva Skie — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:16:31 -0000

Following up with a salycitic (sp) acid product like Tend Skin goes a long way towards preventing unsightly ingrowns.

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Micaiah — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:48:41 -0000

My best shaving tip is to always use some sort of moisturizer prior to and after shaving. This act will allow your face to be soft and smooth and will allow the razor to slide smoothly aross your face. This lack of resistance will give you a more comfortable shave and closer shave with less bumps and cuts. Additionally it will allow your face to thwart off winter cold and dryness.

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Mary Beth — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:36:25 -0000

If you get lots of razor bumps or burn when shaving try and rub a bit of chap stick into your face. Then proceed with lather and the shave. The chap stick adds a nice layer of protection to the face.

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Terry — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:56:51 -0000

Do Not fill the sink bowl with hot water and use it to rinse your razor as you shave.

A friend of mine in college used to do this and could not for the life of himself figure out how he kept getting infections on his face.

That basin of water is swimming with germs that will jump all over the open knicks on your face.

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billyd — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:47:06 -0000

Not gonna lie, I got this one out of a Salinger novel.

When shaving, in order to avoid vanity, look yourself directly in the eyes in the mirror, using only your peripheral vision to shave. Not exactly easy, but with some practice, it can be one of the most manly experiences of your morning, if not your whole day.

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Sam Besser — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:15:21 -0000

I'm a sargent in the Israeli Army and I'm required to shave every morning but all I'm given is a crappy razor. It would really help if I could get hooked up with a shaving set!

Sargent Sam Besser

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Jess — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:32:34 -0000

A few tips (which may have been repeated by now):

Shaving in the shower helps soften your beard/stubble (hang a mirror), as does using hair conditioner before a shave.

Exfoliate beforehand.

Shave with the grain, then against. If you have sensitive skin, try with and then perpendicular to.

A friend of mine with *really* coarse hair insists he's gotten the best results using a woman's razor (after grabbing a girlfriend's when he had to shave at her place). Contrary to that, I know plenty of girls who prefer a mach3 over lady razors.

Rinse and dry the blades after each use: this will keep them sharper than simply letting it air dry.

If using electric, use shaving cream with it: it's amazing the difference in shave using it.

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Jess — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:26:47 -0000

A few tips (which may have been repeated by now):

Shaving in the shower helps soften your beard/stubble (hang a mirror), as does using hair conditioner before a shave.

Shave with the grain, then against. If you have sensitive skin, try with and then perpendicular to.

Rinse and dry the blades after each use: this will keep them sharper than simply letting it air dry.

If using electric, use shaving cream with it: it's amazing the difference in shave using it.

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Jody Dawkins — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:41:45 -0000

Rules:
Rule #1 - Do not use shaving supplies you can buy at a supermarket.
Rule #2 - DO NOT USE SHAVING SUPPLIES YOU CAN BUY AT A SUPERMARKET!!

Sorry for the Fight Club reference.

Tips:
First things first - clean your face with a non-soap based, exfoliating cleanser. Not only will it keep you looking good but it will reduce the chance of nicks while shaving.

Avoid using a shaving soap - use, instead, a shaving cream. Shaving soaps have a tendency to dry out your skin and make you prone to irritation.

Use a nice shave oil prior to lathering and shaving. I like oil with eucalyptus.

Try the Method Shave. It's a comfortable and repeatable way to get a close shave.

When using a DE razor - don't be afraid to change out the blade frequently. One of the great things about classic wet shaving is that it's very cost effective.

I like an alcohol based after shave for two reasons - if helps disinfect you skin and helps close up pores and tighten skin; your milage may vary.

To whom ever wins the shave set: congratulations. I use the exact same setup and love it. I'm sure you will too.

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Jeff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:16:33 -0000

There are a lot of benefits to shaving with a blade, for example, you dont need to shave as much compared to an electric blade. I'm Italian, and it used to take only 15 minutes to have 5 o'clock shadow, then I switched to a blade. Now I get about 6 hours! Yay!

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Sam Urato — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:33:15 -0000

I have a very thick beard, so I must shower first. I then require a fairly new blade that is extremely hot and shave with the grain. After, I go against the grain. Smooth as could be until about 3pm...

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Logan W. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:14:47 -0000

Thrift shops will often have used safety razors for a few bucks. Why spend $65 when you can get one for $3?

Logan

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Bob — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:14:45 -0000

I make sure to re-lather multiple times during my shave

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Rich Beldykk — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:22:05 -0000

be fully awake and don't rush. Washyour face with soap & water then rinse, finally wrap your face in a very hot towel for a minute ofr two before shaving.