Let's talk shaving

I need to shave my balls

I have shaving windows. I know when my beard looks good and when it doesn't. I'll generally grow a month to two month beard a few times a year but I look best with a 5 day growth so I try to keep to that for major events. I have a major event coming up and I shaved multiple times in two days and I look like I got in a bee fighting contest my face is so bloated

Stop using shaving cream. If you want to be clean shaven, trim your beard down with an electric trimmer and use warm water and a safety razor for a clean cut.

A couple days after Christmas last year, MsAntiquetiger went to Walmart and found five Schick Hydro 5 gift sets on sale for $3 each (handle, 3 blades, & cream in each).

I had never used this razor but once I used it, I was sold. When I shave with other blades, I can hear it, like running your fingers over a 5 o'clock shadow.
The Schick Hydro makes no sound and feels like I'm shaving a balloon, zero resistance. After about the 15th use, it starts to make the crackling sound.

I love putting on aftershave so much that I shave when I don’t need to.

Maybe you have an allergy to an ingredient in your shave cream?

I have pretty sensitive skin. Here's what worked for me:

All of these super expensive blades with 3, 4, 5 or more blades tear my face up. I switched to a double edge single blade safety razor about 5 years ago and it was the best thing I've ever done as far as shaving goes. Also, a high quality shave soap is key. When you shave, especially around the neck, most guys have a tendency to pull the skin taught to get a closer shave, but that's not always a good idea. You end up cutting the hair below the surface of the skin causing ingrown hairs and irritation. Shave with the grain and across it, but never against it. I also use some Dr. Thayer's witch hazel after shaving instead of a post-shave product -- the fragrance in most irritates my skin.

Spend some money on good stuff... make a run to NOLA and go into the Aiden Gil. Talk to those guys and they should be able to help you out.

It’s a little pricey, but I generally only buy product around once a year. I use their shave oil, a badger brush and cream... then throw on some after shave. With a good razor.

I use the Geo F. Trumpers brand right now and have used St James of London as well. My neck used to get wore out when I shaved.... haven’t in years since I’ve made the switch.
You can always go to the art of shaving in BR, but you are limited to only their line. Personally, I prefer the products Aiden Gill carries. Also, they have colognes there that you aren’t going to find most “normal” places. Again, expensive.... but well worth it.

You can also hit Art of Shaving in

Some have different hair & skin that doesn't do well with simple soap and slash techniques.

I was using Dial last week. I went to the Dollar General this week and bought 4 cans and 40 bars of Dial.

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simple soap and slash techniques.

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Didn't mean to imply Dial is for everyone.