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joemc91 · 12-28-2006, 07:03 PM

No, not that shaving! I'm talking about the face. When I shave everything is very smooth, except my neck. I use a Gillete Sensor Excel and Crabtree & Evelyn shaving soap with a beaver hair brush. For a young one I'm pretty old school. Anyways... I shave down over the face and neck first, rinse, re-apply soap, and then shave across. During the first pass (downward) on the neck, it cuts every time living lots of little nicks. It would appear the neck is bumpy during that pass but for some reason is smooth during the second.

One idea is that I shave right after I get out of the shower, but I'm not sure. Does anybody have any ideas on this or recommendations on how to change my shaving method of my neck.

aberkok · 12-28-2006, 07:08 PM

All I can really add is that I go down on the face, but up on the neck. I'm not sure why that works for me.

I also try and shave right after a shower. That loosens up the skin a bit and adds moisture.

ratbastid · 12-28-2006, 08:03 PM

I shave IN the shower. I have one of those anti-fog mirrors (which doesn't really work, but if you hose it down with hot shower water, it stays unfogged long enough to get the job done). I use Barbasol Aloe shaving cream. I make one pass with the grain (I'm not going to say "up" or "down", because those directions may not be how your beard grows), a second pass across the grain, and, if I still feel stubble, a third VERY GENTLE pass against the grain.

I can only do this once ever two or three days. If I shave every day, my neck gets badly chopped up. I have to take at least one day off.

I shave IN the shower. I have one of those anti-fog mirrors (which doesn't really work, but if you hose it down with hot shower water, it stays unfogged long enough to get the job done). I use Barbasol Aloe shaving cream. I make one pass with the grain (I'm not going to say "up" or "down", because those directions may not be how your beard grows), a second pass across the grain, and, if I still feel stubble, a third VERY GENTLE pass against the grain.

I can only do this once ever two or three days. If I shave every day, my neck gets badly chopped up. I have to take at least one day off.

thingstodo · 12-29-2006, 04:02 AM

Shaving in or after the shower with a clean face is best because your hairs are softer from hot water and washing. Also, cleaning softens the hairs; the shaving cream is mainly a lubricant.

Here are a few other thoughts for things that work for me.

- change your blade every 7-10 days at the most
- use an exfoliant like Nivia for men or the Nutrogena Razor Defense (I switched to this a few months ago and wow!!) to clean your face and exfoliate in one step
- shave with the grain on the first pass and then against on the successive passes
- go SLOW and allow the razor to do its job - don't force things
- rinse with cooler water, not hot
- use an oil free moisturizer - I use Nutrogena men's after shaving stuff? on the parts I shave and a Mary Kay face moisturizer on my forehead and under my eyes. Yes, women's stuff; they used to make one for men and stopped men's products but the female version is the same, it works and it doesn't cost $40/bottle like the store stuff that is any good

Cleaning with an exfoliant gets rid of the dead skin instead of your razor having to shave them off. It will make your blades last longer and cut hair on the first pass.

joemc91 · 12-30-2006, 07:30 PM

The winning advice goes to abercook! Well, winning advice with regards to my problem. I have always shaved right after the shower since I use a brush and need glasses to see the mirror. I tried shaving down on the face and under the chin but up on the neck for the first pass. It worked great! Thanks for the advice everybody.

12-28-2006, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
joemc91 Insane Location: Chicago	Shaving issue No, not that shaving! I'm talking about the face. When I shave everything is very smooth, except my neck. I use a Gillete Sensor Excel and Crabtree & Evelyn shaving soap with a beaver hair brush. For a young one I'm pretty old school. Anyways... I shave down over the face and neck first, rinse, re-apply soap, and then shave across. During the first pass (downward) on the neck, it cuts every time living lots of little nicks. It would appear the neck is bumpy during that pass but for some reason is smooth during the second. One idea is that I shave right after I get out of the shower, but I'm not sure. Does anybody have any ideas on this or recommendations on how to change my shaving method of my neck. __________________ I prefer desert wines to dessert wines. Dry and red

12-28-2006, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
aberkok “Wrong is right.” Location: toronto	All I can really add is that I go down on the face, but up on the neck. I'm not sure why that works for me. I also try and shave right after a shower. That loosens up the skin a bit and adds moisture. __________________ !check out my new blog! http://arkanamusic.wordpress.com Warden Gentiles: "It? Perfectly innocent. But I can see how, if our roles were reversed, I might have you beaten with a pillowcase full of batteries."

12-28-2006, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	I shave IN the shower. I have one of those anti-fog mirrors (which doesn't really work, but if you hose it down with hot shower water, it stays unfogged long enough to get the job done). I use Barbasol Aloe shaving cream. I make one pass with the grain (I'm not going to say "up" or "down", because those directions may not be how your beard grows), a second pass across the grain, and, if I still feel stubble, a third VERY GENTLE pass against the grain. I can only do this once ever two or three days. If I shave every day, my neck gets badly chopped up. I have to take at least one day off. I shave IN the shower. I have one of those anti-fog mirrors (which doesn't really work, but if you hose it down with hot shower water, it stays unfogged long enough to get the job done). I use Barbasol Aloe shaving cream. I make one pass with the grain (I'm not going to say "up" or "down", because those directions may not be how your beard grows), a second pass across the grain, and, if I still feel stubble, a third VERY GENTLE pass against the grain. I can only do this once ever two or three days. If I shave every day, my neck gets badly chopped up. I have to take at least one day off. Last edited by ratbastid; 12-28-2006 at 08:38 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-29-2006, 04:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Shaving in or after the shower with a clean face is best because your hairs are softer from hot water and washing. Also, cleaning softens the hairs; the shaving cream is mainly a lubricant. Here are a few other thoughts for things that work for me. - change your blade every 7-10 days at the most - use an exfoliant like Nivia for men or the Nutrogena Razor Defense (I switched to this a few months ago and wow!!) to clean your face and exfoliate in one step - shave with the grain on the first pass and then against on the successive passes - go SLOW and allow the razor to do its job - don't force things - rinse with cooler water, not hot - use an oil free moisturizer - I use Nutrogena men's after shaving stuff? on the parts I shave and a Mary Kay face moisturizer on my forehead and under my eyes. Yes, women's stuff; they used to make one for men and stopped men's products but the female version is the same, it works and it doesn't cost $40/bottle like the store stuff that is any good Cleaning with an exfoliant gets rid of the dead skin instead of your razor having to shave them off. It will make your blades last longer and cut hair on the first pass. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

12-30-2006, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
joemc91 Insane Location: Chicago	The winning advice goes to abercook! Well, winning advice with regards to my problem. I have always shaved right after the shower since I use a brush and need glasses to see the mirror. I tried shaving down on the face and under the chin but up on the neck for the first pass. It worked great! Thanks for the advice everybody. __________________ I prefer desert wines to dessert wines. Dry and red