Starting Shaving

[Torbo]

i started shaving right after i turned 13. And my family took pictures, which is/was highly embarrasing. But anyway, id go with a mach 3, and some sort of shave gel. I used to shave everyday, but then i grew a gotee, so i dont have to shave my cheeks/jaw/neck etc as often.

[KornKamp02]

Originally posted by toyotaboy12
get your face warm with the sink running, take the hottest water you can handle and splash it over your face and where your going to shave. Then put shavign cream over the desired area. Star to shave, use a good shaver, you'll appreciate it. dont be suprised if you bleed a little mayeb from pimples n crap. If you'd like go over your face where you think you didn't get close enough, you dotn have to put on more shaving cream.
your dad will probably tell you what direction to shave in. I.E. shave up from the chin to the lip(missing the lip!) this is so u dont slice your lip open and junk

i remeber my dad was like put this on(after shave) and when i was doign it then he's like then scream!
i found it rather funny, after it stopped burning

thanks for the first bit of useful info of the thread! *bows*

[personman]

Hm... I dont use cream, or gel, or anything. I just grab a razor and go. I never cut myself, and the only thing that ever happens is maybe 1/5 times I get a bit of razor burn, and that doesnt bother me at all. I have a pretty crappy razor, too. If you press too hard you will get burn.
I guess my face is too l33t for cuts

[logamus]

having used the mach 3 and the quattro, i would say stick to the mach 3. i think it does a much better job and its easier to keep clean. i always shave with the grain for two reasons, first and foremost, because it doesnt burn or tear my face up, two, it leaves enough hair so i dont look like a 2 year old. also check out the nivea for men after shave lotion. it really works well for me.


welcome to a lifetime of hell.

[Miscue]

Aren't we growing up now eh? First your face, and then before you know it... cute triangles and what not with the first girl that lets you.

[joez]

very nice miscue.

i like the mach 3 as well, it does a very nice job. i tried a strait blade once, and although it did shave closer, it had quite a bit more burn and a little blood. if you use a good gel almost any razor will do the job.

but remember, the ladies dont like the strait blade, too intimidating

[ramennoodles]

man when i shaved to first time, i cut my entire nose off! yeah, i know, i look like the sphinx.

[-Carnifex-]

I think a real razor feels much better than an electric.

I think I may try out a straight edge, any advice?

[joshweinerhead]

well if you can find a barber shop that does straight edge go for it .. but use rubbing alcohol as after shave .. straight edge razors were kind of put aside due to the hiv/ aids epidemic in the 80's so not many barbers still use them and practice the technique

[-Carnifex-]

I meant straight edge on my own.

[KornKamp02]

Well, thanks guys, and I did it, it was very easy. I used gillete gel and schick disposable razors, I didn't cut myself once either. It looked as though I got it all when I did it but now that I look back I left a buttload, so I think tommorow I may do it again and get the spots I missed.

Aren't we growing up now eh? First your face, and then before you know it... cute triangles and what not with the first girl that lets you.

Thanks Miscue

welcome to a lifetime of hell.

Very comforting

[FalconGuy016]

I have never cut myself, its so overrated I dont use shaving cream either (way too much time into that)

[joshweinerhead]

Originally posted by -Carnifex-
I meant straight edge on my own.

uh ... i have no clue ... sorry man

[Ov3rmind]

Originally posted by p8ntball1016
get an electric razor. no cuts whatsoever

Word.

Yeah, I'm a pansy. But it's quicker and easier, and I don't really care if I could get it smoother anyway.

[DJBacon06]

seriously, I have never cut myself either. i just use these 2 bladed disposable razors and old fashoned colgate shaving cream. i have also never had razor burn from those razors...but whenever i use my electric razor i get the WORST razor burn EVER and i have no idea why!! it hurts so bad i wanna cut my whole face off!!