The Manly Shaving Thread

Swarfega · 15 Apr 2013 at 13:59

Can I ask how many passes are people doing on their normal day shave?
I used to do WTG, XTG, ATG. Recently though I have been getting good results from doing WTG, XTG (Nose to Ear), XTG (Ear to Nose) and getting good smooth results with less irritation.

Feek · 15 Apr 2013 at 15:39

Three. WTG, XTG and ATG with a final touch-up on my neck.

Dan J · 15 Apr 2013 at 15:40

I only ever use clippers for that one day of stubble but still smart look :/

Dan J · 15 Apr 2013 at 15:45

Thinking about it don't think I've wet shaved for the last 13 years lol

RoboCod · 15 Apr 2013 at 15:58

Feek said:
Three. WTG, XTG and ATG.

sarge78 · 15 Apr 2013 at 17:06

Swarfega said:
how many passes

How long have I've got?

10 mins bathroom time (usual weekday mornings) = WTG then XTG (Ear to nose) for a nice CCS with basic hardware/software.
15-20 mins (If I wake up early or leave it until night time) = WTG, XTG (Ear to nose), XTG (Nose to ear) for a DFS.
30 mins (Luxury BBS with all the trappings) = WTG, XTG (Nose to Ear), XTG (Ear to Nose), ATG.

spaceman · 15 Apr 2013 at 18:14

Swarfega said:
Can I ask how many passes are people doing on their normal day shave?
I used to do WTG, XTG, ATG. Recently though I have been getting good results from doing WTG, XTG (Nose to Ear), XTG (Ear to Nose) and getting good smooth results with less irritation.

Two Normally.

Pass 1: WTG Face and Neck
Pass 2: XTG Face, ATG Neck

Sometimes a slight touch up around my jaw line.

sports_brah · 16 Apr 2013 at 23:11

Ive got a £4 electric razor that does the job (ish).

Not very pleasant but it'll do til I get a job after university. ^^

Feek · 17 Apr 2013 at 13:53

Postie's been.

This was a bit of a spur of the moment thing. I was buying a second DE89 head from English Shaving and my mouse just happened to click on the above cream and added it to my basket without me noticing.

(this may be a lie)

Jano · 17 Apr 2013 at 15:17

Bit disappointed, been waiting for a reply to an email from pens of the forest since last Thursday and not heard a peep

Think I may have to look elsewhere.

spaceman · 17 Apr 2013 at 23:49

Jano said:
Bit disappointed, been waiting for a reply to an email from pens of the forest since last Thursday and not heard a peep Think I may have to look elsewhere.

Give him a call, If it's a custom brush you're after, Rod's are top notch and worth the wait.

TheCenturion · 18 Apr 2013 at 13:30

Gents please help. I swear I've done everything right yet it keeps going wrong! Every single shave I've had takes forever and results in my face being on fire, and an ugly rash appearing. I've tried all kinds of blades from really blunt ones to feather blades. Yet no matter what I do the result is the same - skin that is itchy and burning for days, and ugly spots.

I never had any problems like this when using disposable razors. It was quicker and less of a hassle. Dare I say it was better

eek

?

I can't think of anything I've done wrong. Shave after showering, hot towel method, no pressure applied to razor etc. I do all this yet I'm going wrong somewhere

Edrof · 18 Apr 2013 at 13:45

I'm no expert, but I find that shaving IN the shower is the easiest method, you just have to reapply the soap/gel more often due to the stream. I think my skin would feel too 'raw' to be comfortably shaved after a shower.

I guess everyone's face is different, though. If, after trying lots of things, disposables are genuinely giving you the best shave, then go with it.

Zaphan58 · 18 Apr 2013 at 13:47

TheCenturion said:
Gents please help. I swear I've done everything right yet it keeps going wrong! Every single shave I've had takes forever and results in my face being on fire, and an ugly rash appearing. I've tried all kinds of blades from really blunt ones to feather blades. Yet no matter what I do the result is the same - skin that is itchy and burning for days, and ugly spots.

I never had any problems like this when using disposable razors. It was quicker and less of a hassle. Dare I say it was better eek ?

I can't think of anything I've done wrong. Shave after showering, hot towel method, no pressure applied to razor etc. I do all this yet I'm going wrong somewhere

What soap / cream are you using? Getting a good thick lather?

Zaphan58 · 18 Apr 2013 at 13:49

cu3ed said:
SO looks like I have chose my favourite blade.

I have some of those but I'm yet to try them. Just about got through most of the blades in my variety pack. So far Gillette Yellow and Blue are my favourites. Also like the feathers but they're so expensive compared to others which isn't justifiable to me.

TheCenturion · 18 Apr 2013 at 14:04

Zaphan58 said:
What soap / cream are you using? Getting a good thick lather?

Some Taylor of Old Bond Street stuff. It's pretty thick yeah.

cu3ed · 18 Apr 2013 at 14:26

Is you skin sensitive at all in the general way of things?

What soap/ etc are you using now?

cu3ed · 18 Apr 2013 at 14:28

Zaphan58 said:
I have some of those but I'm yet to try them. Just about got through most of the blades in my variety pack. So far Gillette Yellow and Blue are my favourites. Also like the feathers but they're so expensive compared to others which isn't justifiable to me.

Went through the variety pack and tried these ones at the end, and they where the best ( trying one blade from each per shave to get through them), typical.

Note to self generally, dont have a 3 pass shave when tired, jsut have one pass
and go to bed...lesson learnt lol.

Jano · 18 Apr 2013 at 15:06

Wahay, just got a response from Rod. Looks like a Resin Brush and Stand will be ordered shortly.

spaceman · 18 Apr 2013 at 15:17

TheCenturion said:
Some Taylor of Old Bond Street stuff. It's pretty thick yeah.

i'm allergic to something in TOBS cream (Jermyn St, Coconut, Eton College), it burns my face and i get red blotches.

pick up a palmolive cream or soap stick from the supermarket and see if the problem goes.

also give cold water shaving a try, i haven't used hot water since last summer. A lot of people find they get better shaves with less irritation using cold water, me included.

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