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Originally Posted by el cowboy
So- what kinds of razors are the best? Straight razor? double, triple, quadruple, or quintuple (gasp...) blades? Has anyone tried those battery powered vibrating razors?
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Battery powered razors seemed like a good idea, but I really didn't notice any difference between the kind that shook because of a motor and the kind that shake because of my fear of slicing off my lips. While they have have other functions, I'm not sure if there really is a benifit. I use a mach 3 (non turbo, I prefer naturally aspirated), and it seems to work just fine. More than 3 blades seems a bit excessive.
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Originally Posted by el cowboy
What kind of creams do people like? I've used edge tough beards, and kiehls, which I like, but kiehls is a major wallet buster.
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Neutrogena makes a few decent gells. I usually use them.
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Originally Posted by el cowboy
Short quick strokes? Long slow strokes? what's your technique?
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Long slow strokes, repeated several times. The only time I go against the grain is to shave my sideburns (from my jawline to the mid ear area) because I know that area on my face doesn't really get irritated by shaving. Learn your face, and shave appropriatly.
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Originally Posted by el cowboy
I find that I get a much closer shave if I go against the grain, but it's also much more likely to be irritating.
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Of course. Be sure that you wash your face for at least one minute with warm water so that your stuble is softer and won't act like little pieces of wood. Shave with the grain first, then again, then against if necessary. Always go slow.
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Originally Posted by el cowboy
Pre shave washes? Moisterizers? Help a guy out here: what's worked for you?
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I shave before work, apply aftershave, and put on a moisturizer. I suggest that, since all faces are different, you experiment until you find what works for you.