Shaving with a non-electric shaver...

[OOBradm]

So today i decided to get rid of my electric shaver since I decided i wasnt happy with it. Ive never used a normal razor though.... so ii got a mach3 and some shaving cream, now do i shave with or against the grain?

 

[JDub02]

dunno .. i've only ever used an electric razor.

try with, if that doesnt' work, try against.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: OOBradm
So today i decided to get rid of my electric shaver since I decided i wasnt happy with it. Ive never used a normal razor though.... so ii got a mach3 and some shaving cream, now do i shave with or against the grain?

Start with the grain and then finish up against if you feel the need.

 

[ElFenix]

shaving with a RAZOR, newb!

 

[OOBradm]

alright, first with then against if needed.... be back in 5 with the results...

 

[Tiamat]

What FrustratedUser said. Also, try the mach III Turbo. Its a much better blade than teh mach 3. Or if you can get them cheap, the m3power cartridges are better than the turbos.

ALso, it helps to moisen your face (~1-2 min) with hot water, and run the blade under very hot (~125 F) water.

 

[brigden]

Dear n00b, please read me...

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
What FrustratedUser said. Also, try the mach III Turbo. Its a much better blade than teh mach 3. Or if you can get them cheap, the m3power cartridges are better than the turbos.

ALso, it helps to moisen your face (~1-2 min) with hot water, and run the blade under very hot (~125 F) water.

Wrong.

Running the blade under such hot water will cause the blades to warp.

 

[daveshel]

Yer Another Shaving Thread?

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: Tiamat
What FrustratedUser said. Also, try the mach III Turbo. Its a much better blade than teh mach 3. Or if you can get them cheap, the m3power cartridges are better than the turbos.

ALso, it helps to moisen your face (~1-2 min) with hot water, and run the blade under very hot (~125 F) water.

Wrong.

Running the blade under such hot water will cause the blades to warp.

Umm, no. Blades warp under 770 F conditions.
I dunno about the lubristrip tho - those might warp a little. I only deal with blades afterall...

 

[MacBaine]

I discard them after only two uses

And I throw out shoes after a week.

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: Tiamat
What FrustratedUser said. Also, try the mach III Turbo. Its a much better blade than teh mach 3. Or if you can get them cheap, the m3power cartridges are better than the turbos.

ALso, it helps to moisen your face (~1-2 min) with hot water, and run the blade under very hot (~125 F) water.

Wrong.

Running the blade under such hot water will cause the blades to warp.

Umm, no. Blades warp under 770 F conditions.
I dunno about the lubristrip tho - those might warp a little. I only deal with blades afterall...

Every single barber, and so-called expert has recommended not using super hot water to rinse the blade. They always say warm to hot.

 

[Bulk Beef]

I predict much bloodshed before this thread is done.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: Tiamat
What FrustratedUser said. Also, try the mach III Turbo. Its a much better blade than teh mach 3. Or if you can get them cheap, the m3power cartridges are better than the turbos.

ALso, it helps to moisen your face (~1-2 min) with hot water, and run the blade under very hot (~125 F) water.

Wrong.

Running the blade under such hot water will cause the blades to warp.

Umm, no. Blades warp under 770 F conditions.
I dunno about the lubristrip tho - those might warp a little. I only deal with blades afterall...

Every single barber, and so-called expert has recommended not using super hot water to rinse the blade. They always say warm to hot.

I dont know what to say about that advice. All I can say is that the temperature isnt hot enough to damage the blade in any way, or the coating of the blade. However, you could be very correct because the plastic holder, or the lubristrip, may not be able to handle very very hot water. Perhaps I should have said "120F" water since that is basically hot shower temperature.

All Im getting at is that for the tests i have done, it was shown that when very warm to hot water was used, shaving experience was better than if cold, somewhat warm water was used.

 

[OOBradm]

back. some parts of my face turned out MUCH smoother than my electric shaver has ever gotten, but some parts of my face are about the same as what i would have gotten with my elec shaver. I just have to work on technique, i suppose. But i did with the grain on my cheeks, then with on my neck. My neck needed some against action, so i gave it that. my jawbone has a little bit of razor burn, but its nothing i wont be able to correct next time i shave.

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: Tiamat
What FrustratedUser said. Also, try the mach III Turbo. Its a much better blade than teh mach 3. Or if you can get them cheap, the m3power cartridges are better than the turbos.

ALso, it helps to moisen your face (~1-2 min) with hot water, and run the blade under very hot (~125 F) water.

Wrong.

Running the blade under such hot water will cause the blades to warp.

Umm, no. Blades warp under 770 F conditions.
I dunno about the lubristrip tho - those might warp a little. I only deal with blades afterall...

Every single barber, and so-called expert has recommended not using super hot water to rinse the blade. They always say warm to hot.

I dont know what to say about that advice. All I can say is that the temperature isnt hot enough to damage the blade in any way, or the coating of the blade. However, you could be very correct because the plastic holder, or the lubristrip, may not be able to handle very very hot water. Perhaps I should have said "120F" water since that is basically hot shower temperature.

Who knows? Shaving seems to be surrounded by as many myths as truths.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: brigden

Who knows? Shaving seems to be surrounded by as many myths as truths.

Yup, in the end, do whatever it takes to get a nice, clean shave that doesnt result in giving you a face that looks like the surface of the moon.

 

[ggnl]

Originally posted by: OOBradm
back. some parts of my face turned out MUCH smoother than my electric shaver has ever gotten, but some parts of my face are about the same as what i would have gotten with my elec shaver. I just have to work on technique, i suppose. But i did with the grain on my cheeks, then with on my neck. My neck needed some against action, so i gave it that. my jawbone has a little bit of razor burn, but its nothing i wont be able to correct next time i shave.

Congratulations, you are now a man.

 

[oog]

i shave with cold water.

 

[eigen]

Shouldnt your dad have taught you this.

 

[nakedfrog]

I always shave against the grain.

 

[CWebb04]

cmon people. doesnt *anyone* watch 'queer eye for the straight guy'. Shave after you shower and exfoliate before you shave. Always shave with the grain.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: CWebb04
cmon people. doesnt *anyone* watch 'queer eye for the straight guy'. Shave after you shower and exfoliate before you shave. Always shave with the grain.

ex what?

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: CWebb04
cmon people. doesnt *anyone* watch 'queer eye for the straight guy'. Shave after you shower and exfoliate before you shave. Always shave with the grain.

How about... no.
I get a smoother shave against the grain, so I can get away with a few days inbetween shaves.
Real men shave IN the shower, and exfoliating is what napalm is used for.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: OOBradm
So today i decided to get rid of my electric shaver since I decided i wasnt happy with it. Ive never used a normal razor though.... so ii got a mach3 and some shaving cream, now do i shave with or against the grain?

With