shaving: with or against the grain

[Soybomb]

So when you shave do you shave with or against the grain (assuming you use a real razor and not electric)? I've always heard for the best shave you should go with the grain but I look very scraggly when I try that. Maybe my beard is too soft. Anyway what is it for you guys (and gals I guess hehe).

 

[Ronstang]

I start out going with the grain to cut of as much as possible, then I go against the grain to get the stubble or my face will be like sandpaper. I have never been succesful shaving only with the grain, except when I first stated shaving.

 

[Sephiroth_IX]

I just go against the grain... Works good

 

[Zenmervolt]

Though I use an electric (I know its "cheating" but I just don't trust myself with sharp objects near my neck, too clumsy) I remember my father telling me always to shave against the grain. Something about ingrown hair as I recall. Of course if you've not encountered that problem I guess it doesn't matter much to you.

Zenmervolt

OK, I'm not actually that clumsy, I just prefer not to bother with shaving cream and aftershave. It is much more convenient not to have to shave in the sink of the communal dorm bathrooms.

 

[slunk]

On my face, I go against and then with.
On my neck and under chin, I go with and then against
always smooth

 

[Pacfanweb]

I start off with the grain, particularly if I haven't shaved in a couple of days. To get maximum smoothness, you have to go against, but my understanding is that some guy's skin won't take that w/out major irritation.

 

[atom]

Against only if I've been shaving fairly regularly. If it gets a little long, I go with the grain to shave most of it off then go against the grain to get it extra close.

 

[BoberFett]

With the grain to start, then to give it nice even smoothness finish with against the grain.

 

[Xzaver]

MACH 3 all the way baby! , and don't be a wus shave up and down and over and.......

Regards,
-Xzaver-

 

With, then against. Seems to be the mode...

 

[Regine]

Against the grain.
Except for certain areas - then I go both against and with the grain for extra smoothness

 

[Hawk]

So how often do you guys shave? =)

 

[kduncan5]

Even though I use a Norelco Triple-Header, I still go against the grain. It's the only way to get the stubble..... -kd5-

 

[BiggieN]

against, then with, then from the sides, so i attack it 4 times from all sides...super smooth

 

[PCAddict]

I shave with then against. Otherwise, I'd have to shave again that same day.

 

[BoberFett]

ACK!

toolgirl, you're talking about under your arms, right? :Q

 

[Regine]

Well, there too

 

[imhotepmp]

Definitely against the grains. Provides a much closer shave.
WIth the grain does absolutely nothing for me.


imhotepmp

 

[Napalm381]

Electric on my face, against the grain in my personal regions.

 

[AvesPKS]

I find it much easier to go against the grain...it often keeps it from ripping the hair out.

 

[Viper GTS]

Both. First with, then against. Then with again, then against. Many times. Yeah, it burns the hell outta my face, but it leaves it VERY smooth.

BTW, that's with a Mach 3, best razor in existence.

Viper GTS

 

[Soybomb]

This thread has made me curious.....someone create a thread with a poll of "where do you shave"
a.)i'm ape looking and don't
b.)the usual
c.)the usual + then some
d.)i'm as smooth as ice

hehe its anonymous then and would be interesting I think

 

[Viper GTS]

I'll do it...

Viper GTS

 

[The Stigenator]

depends on the area, under the chin always against grain, other wise depends on which side it grows to.

I still have this weird stubble under my chin which is extrememly hard to get rid of.. I use a Mach 3 though and its shaves are good, however for teh best shave I prefer some time. 5 minutes is not enough to do a good job.

 

[dude]

Don't shave. Be a real man. Pull every single one out with tweezers...