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This is most likely it. Some of my friends can shave in the shower without having to use anything but water. I and others must use conditioner while in the show
by simonsarris 16y ago
This is most likely it. Some of my friends can shave in the shower without having to use anything but water. I and others must use conditioner while in the shower plus cream or shaving soap (I've tried many) and its still an uphill battle.
And yet I can't help but wonder if at least some of it is my technique. I was thinking of going to the barber for a shave, just to see how well he'd do.
- chipsy 16y agoI use disposables in the shower, usually with soap and a bit of lathering time. I can draw a blade out for months at a time, and usually prefer it after the first few days since a dull blade is more forgiving. The caveat(if any) is that the technique requires a lot of slow passes - first with the grain a few times, then sideways a few times, then against the grain - so I end up with 15-20 minute showers. The skin preparation is a big part in how well it comes out in the end; a moist lather is the only reason I can work with dull blades. I compared my brother's technique against mine once. He took the cream, spread it on without lathering, and then practically rammed a fresh Mach 3 blade straight down his face, one stroke per section. Finished in under a minute. Suddenly, it became clear why he always had persistent five-o-clock shadow; as I told him upon seeing this, he wasn't really shaven by doing this, he just wouldn't get a beard.