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After some experimentation - my experience (for my face only) is
a) expensive shavers feel nice in the hand, but do nothing else
b) 'bic' disposables single blades (rigid neck) irritate my skin the least
... and a rigid neck allows me control the angle, eg as I go around my
neck.
c) "sensitive skin" bic disposables work ok, but I'm liable to have a big growth by
evening. Good for minimizing damage though if I shave in a hurry, or if
I'm touching up before going out at night (I shave mornings).
d) I shave no more than once on weekends (eg Saturday evening).. nice to have a
day off.
e) Don't shave against the grain - except when you're being very very careful
(eg on a date). The difference is minimal, the damage can be with you
for days.
f) Conventional shave cream with hot water and brush is ideal. Since only
crappy brands sell that now, I settle for the foaming gel in a can -
even though it's cold.
g) Take care every day. You can rush everything but the actual pass of the
razor over the skin, which has to be slow. Cuts, irritations last for days
(if you shave daily) so it's best to avoid them in the first place.
h) Three blade razors do nothing more than three passes of a single blade -
and three passes daily is probably too much in my view.
i) Electric razors are best reserved for emergency shaves (in the car). On the
other hand, I get better results with an electric now that I use a
much lighter touch - and now that I don't go after every single stubborn hair.
j) To shave the adams-apple, first pull the skin to the right and shave that patch
then do the reverse. I used to attempt to shave it "in place". No good.
Skin can be moved... : >
I'm not that keen on the idea of disposables, they seem wasteful, ugly and "cheap". They work well for me though. I only by a small packed at once also - as theory would imply that they can rust once exposed to air. (They're probably packed in N2 or something, I figure).
I never put toilet paper on cuts. I've seen people do this.... not only does it look silly, but doesn't seem hygenic (or at least, it doesn't seem hygenic looking) to me.
I reckon... you should let a cut bleed for a short while, then once the blood is syrupy (perhpas 5min later?) wipe the surface blood off with water. I recheck and wipe again prior to "arrival" to work, party or whatever. Once again, I use water only.
That's pretty much a summary of what works for me.
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