Shaving

[joggerjayne]

Guys, please ...

Is it true that you get a better shave if you haven't shaved for a day or two?

Several guys have told me this ...

... but I don't understand how it works.

[ReallyLegend]

The longer the stubble the more satisfying the shave.but after 3 days its a drag lol

[joggerjayne]

LOL @ "drag"

[joggerjayne]

You see, I've shaved (and cut) the occasional guy's chin

(Leggy is right about the "drag")

... and it seems easier to get a smooth finish from a "light" starting point.

But I'm told you get a smoother finish from a "heavy" starting point.

[sqad617]

JJ...yes......but don't know why.

[andy-hughes]

It feels more refreshing because you get to remove a few days' growth, and also the dead skin cells that will have built up.

Leaving your skin free from a razor's attentions for a few days occasionally allows it to 'rest' and recover from the constant abrasion of a razor.

I have never ever shaved every day - i do shave more often on holiday when it's hot, but at home, I shave every other day, of that, often every three days.

[joggerjayne]

Interesting.

Now, the other thing I'm told

(don't ask why we were discussing shaving)

... is that, despite the adverts, you just can't get a REALLY close shave with an electric razor.

[ReallyLegend]

i have a philishave triple head


like they say 3 times the head is better than one


its as close as you will get

and can be handy when you cant be arsed shaving lol

[joggerjayne]

Why is a razor handy when you can't be arsed shaving ?

[ReallyLegend]

electric

you can have an electric shave anywhere if you have a cordlless rechargeable

its like a vibrator that shave

you follow??

[joggerjayne]

A vibrator that shaves ?

Cool.

Gillette make a psssy razor (they don't call it that) which vibrates.

Seriously ... it's called the Venus Vibrance.

[logic]

If you are using wet shave, A blade will cut much easier if it is hot, Ie soaked in hot water first.
As silly as it sounds, i get the best shave from BIC, but it has to be bic orange,,,, for sensitive skin.

[andy-hughes]

Electric razors are fine for convenience, but best used with appropriate 'before' and 'after' balms because they do tug like hell.

From choice, I prefer the hot water and cold steel option - with a good blade and taking your time, it's a far better result.

[redman41]

JoggerJayne !
Is it true that if you shave off all body hair you can run faster !! ??
Just a thought ! LOL

[magicmerlin]

I wouldn't recommend using an electric shaver for a brazilian/hollywood and I wouldn't leave more than 3 days between shaves.