Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
The problem with only shaving with the grain is that you don't get a close enough shave. Just not close enough for me.
GMAN, I did watch mantic59's videos - in all honesty, it seems that I'm doing it right.
Give it time then. Try different blades and always make sure you keep the head of the razor at the same angle through the stroke. Use just enough pressure to hold the razor against your face.
Preparation is just as important. Unless you've just gotten out of the shower, wash your beard thoroughly with soap and hot water. Wet a wash cloth with HOT water and hold it to your beard for a couple of minutes, then wet your beard again before applying your shave cream of choice. Shave once with the grain, rinse, and re-hydrate. Re-apply shave cream, shave across the grain. Rinse and re-hydrate. Re-apply shave cream and shave against the grain. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry and then splash your face with ICE COLD water to close the pores and then apply an aftershave balm.
The problem with only shaving with the grain is that you don't get a close enough shave. Just not close enough for me.
GMAN, I did watch mantic59's videos - in all honesty, it seems that I'm doing it right.
Give it time then. Try different blades and always make sure you keep the head of the razor at the same angle through the stroke. Use just enough pressure to hold the razor against your face.
Preparation is just as important. Unless you've just gotten out of the shower, wash your beard thoroughly with soap and hot water. Wet a wash cloth with HOT water and hold it to your beard for a couple of minutes, then wet your beard again before applying your shave cream of choice. Shave once with the grain, rinse, and re-hydrate. Re-apply shave cream, shave across the grain. Rinse and re-hydrate. Re-apply shave cream and shave against the grain. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry and then splash your face with ICE COLD water to close the pores and then apply an aftershave balm.
