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[–] WORF_MOTORBOATS_TROI 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
Learn to stretch your skin correctly and control the angle better you nigger, Safety razors don't have guides to stretch your skin and place the blade on it at the ideal angle the way that cartridge razors do. You have to make weird faces at yourself, crane your neck at weird angles, and use your other hand to pull your skin taunt in order to get a proper shave. Also don't just run the razor over a spot to wipe the shave cream off and assume that part is done like you would with a cartridge.
Some people will actually do one pass where they are going strictly with the grain and then they relather and do a second where they're against the grain or from the side, or using other techniques to clean it up. There are also different techniques you can use on different parts of the face so that you're passing over the same area from different angles. For example: on the cheeks stretch the skin taunt and you do a kind of swooping motion, kind of like you're pivoting the razor like you're drawing a circld, but you actually move the pivot-point end because you'd cut yourself if it was stationary, you just don't move it as much as the swooping end. Another thing is you can quickly go up and down lightly shaving so you're moving over the same spot multiple times but aren't pushing hard or anything.
Find out what works for you, nobodies face is shaped the same way as yours so if you're fit with high cheekbones and a cleft chin you'll have to do things differently than a fat person with a mound of jiggly dough piled up on top of his shoulders
[–] network_guy 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
If you need pointers, look up a guy named Mantic59 on youtube. He has some really good videos
[–] MrWicked 1 point 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) ago
In my experience the safety razor doesn't shave as close as the 3 blade razors but it is good enough for me and much cheaper. If you want a real close shave learn to use a straight razor.
[–] 16820801? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I have a beard and use a safety for my neck and cheeks. I recently started using a straight blade just to make the beard line and it is pretty amazing.
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[–] kneo24 [S] 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Haha, no.
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[–] TheBuddha 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Real men shave with a blowtorch.
[–] kneo24 [S] 2 points -1 points 1 point (+1|-2) ago
I'm only half way there. My face is hardened, but my neck is exposed and fragile.
[–] Rok_Weiler 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Invest in a straight razor. I've been doing it since high school it takes a bit learn and be sure to be quick clot. When I went to college and spent $35 on a long handle razor and 100 blades. It took me years to get through that pack and I was at a military college so shaving important. I'd suggest getting lathering soaps and a brush, make a meditation out of it, its as therapeutic as cleaning guns.
[–] ThisNameAlreadyTaken ago
Safety razor guy myself, but I agree about the meditation aspect of it. I also enjoy cleaning guns.
[–] Seventh_Jim 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
It's complex. First off, you won't get as close of a shave, which is better for your skin. The multi-blade cartridges are designed to tug the hair a bit, meaning it snaps below the skin when the blade passes. Good razor angle on a safety should leave the hair flush. Less irritating than having thousands of tiny spears growing back out of your skin.
That said, your razor may not suit your facial contours well, your technique needs time to improve, and theres no such thing as the "best" blade. I recommend trying feathers, but they will cut you. I'm currently using Astras, which I love but the brand is owned by jewlette, so when I run out I'm switching. Merkurs are supposed to be nice, but I never felt clean shaved after using them. Heard good things about Derby. Trying a sample next time I buy blades.
Israeli steel is shit, across 4 different brands I've tried.
The way I was taught is focus on hair reduction, not hair removal. Let shaving become a meditation, not a chore.
[–] Secret555 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago (edited ago)
Angle of the blade is important as well as technique when dealing with certain areas. Don't chip away shave like you do with multiblade setups but go for long passes and focus on letting the razor do it's job.
Several passes with the grain or against can result in in bbs (baby butt smoothness) but really it is all technique. Years ago I would shave for ultimate smoothness and just enjoy the entire process. Preperation, passes and scents as well as after care treatments. But now I focus on speed and results and generally can lather, shave and clean up all within a few minutes. It really is getting used to your equipment, quality of equipment, proper technique and experience. Also, don't use shave gels and aerosol lather, using a decent brush and good shave soap will give better results and won't dry out your face. And never skimp on blades. Find good ones and don't use dull blades as they are cheap and you should switch them up regularly.
Hope this helps.