How to shave properly

by on July 1, 2006 at 8:06 am in Education | Permalink

Here are the pointers.  After the shower, not before, is one place to start.  I usually save the hardest parts for last, though I am not sure this can be justified in a rational choice framework.  Your further suggestions are welcome.

Slocum July 1, 2006 at 9:34 am

Nah–electric is the way to go, especially for blog readers who don’t tend toward the fetishism of ‘genuine badger-hair (never Boars-hair!) brushes’. In fact, I shaved while I read the article. Now all I need is an electric that can recharge through the USB port …

Kathleen Fasanella July 1, 2006 at 12:27 pm

Try the shave blog?

Bernard Yomtov July 1, 2006 at 3:32 pm

I wonder if Dennis Kozlowski had one of those $550 shaving brushes.

Peter July 1, 2006 at 6:45 pm

Electric’s the only way to go. I can’t understand why so many men stick to the old-fashioned, inconvenient way.

Dave Barnes July 1, 2006 at 11:37 pm

In the shower.
Soft hairs lead to longer blade life.
Soap makes it slippery and smooth.
Running water means no mess.

chsw July 2, 2006 at 12:17 pm

Avoid the controversy altogether. Grow a beard.

chsw

Dan July 2, 2006 at 4:52 pm

I can’t seem to get a close shave from an electric, but I have found
that using shaving oil (google Pacific Shaving Co.) and a Gilette
Mach 3 gives me a great shave in half the time. The shaving oil,
which replaces shaving cream (and exotic brushes) is transparent
and non-gloppy, making things much faster and neater. That MSNBC
story is fine, but if you have a life (or worse yet, kids) you are
not going to make an hour-long ritual out of shaving.

Joe Grossberg July 3, 2006 at 9:17 am

I usually save the hardest parts for last, though I am not sure this can be justified in a rational choice framework.

I think it can — it means the trickiest parts spend the most time lathered. And, with diminishing returns, the more of a rush you’re in, the more sense it makes to use this approach.

triticale July 3, 2006 at 12:51 pm

Growing a beard does not eliminate the need to shave if one wants to look one’s best. I get my neck just below the chin fold, and my cheeks above a line between my tragus and the corner of my mouth twice a week. I do it with nothing but hot water on the blade of a single-blade disposable.

My son shaves with a straight razor, but this is partly to justify carrying one.

linda October 9, 2006 at 8:23 am
Billard Williams November 22, 2006 at 4:58 pm

I don’t shave my nads, but I do wonder how people can get it 100% pube free around that area.

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