@StyrbjornStarke If your aftershave balm is alcohol-free and moisturizes well on its own, there's no need to apply an additional moisturizer. If you plan on going out during the day, then apply a moisturizer with sun protection. Hope this helps!
It is just my humble advice bur rather than buying pre shave oil, shaving cream and multi-blade razor it's better to use a good shaving soap, a good badger shaving brush and a good safty razor (both razor and brush will litteraly last for life).
I like the vids, very informative. With a thick beard like that I usually don't attach it with a cartridge razor due to the pulling and tugging. I made a switch over to safety style razors and love them. I picked up a Murkur HD razor with Astra blades and I love it.
I was wondering if you had the chance to try shaving with a safety razor? I saw the straight razor comment bellow and got me thinking.
@MuttonHawk Thanks! Straight razors are very effective at providing close shaves - however, they require a steady hand and a lot of skill. Sounds like you have it mastered, Jedi :)
Just wondering for your opinion...would you say electric shavers are less harsh on the skin? Im looking to start shaving regularly after having a beard for a number of months, and i wasn't sure whether an electric route would suit my sensitive skin a little better.
@andre199017 Thanks for the positive feedback! High quality electric shavers are generally less harsh on the skin. However, electric shavers typically don't provide as close a shave as traditional razors do. Because your skin is sensitive, I suggest going with the electric shaver. A closer shave is not worth it if it leads to skin irritation. Remember to always use an alcohol-free aftershave balm and moisturizer to minimize the likelihood of getting razor burn/bumps.
@andre199017 Andre, in my limited experience (combined with internet searching), I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the harshness on the skin comes from the shaving cream and/or oils used in conjunction with any pre-shave ritual you may have. I used to get nicks and cuts all the time until I modified my technique and tools. I shave after the shower (or you can put your face over a hot as possible filled sink) and use pre-shave oil, then Valobra cream applied with a badger hair brush.
So you apply both aftershave and moisturizer?
StyrbjornStarke 1 month ago
@StyrbjornStarke If your aftershave balm is alcohol-free and moisturizes well on its own, there's no need to apply an additional moisturizer. If you plan on going out during the day, then apply a moisturizer with sun protection. Hope this helps!
CaulfieldsCounter 3 weeks ago
The whole time I was worried the microphone was going to get wet....
ThankYouMrAcavano 2 months ago
It is just my humble advice bur rather than buying pre shave oil, shaving cream and multi-blade razor it's better to use a good shaving soap, a good badger shaving brush and a good safty razor (both razor and brush will litteraly last for life).
tibost 6 months ago 3
@tibost Thanks for your insight. That's also a good option.
CaulfieldsCounter 6 months ago
I like the vids, very informative. With a thick beard like that I usually don't attach it with a cartridge razor due to the pulling and tugging. I made a switch over to safety style razors and love them. I picked up a Murkur HD razor with Astra blades and I love it.
I was wondering if you had the chance to try shaving with a safety razor? I saw the straight razor comment bellow and got me thinking.
rhody2442 9 months ago
@rhody2442 Thanks! You make a great point. I'll look into your recommendations for safety razors. Who knows? Maybe I'll convert :)
CaulfieldsCounter 9 months ago
@MuttonHawk Thanks! Straight razors are very effective at providing close shaves - however, they require a steady hand and a lot of skill. Sounds like you have it mastered, Jedi :)
CaulfieldsCounter 9 months ago
Keep up the videos Jerome, good work.
Just wondering for your opinion...would you say electric shavers are less harsh on the skin? Im looking to start shaving regularly after having a beard for a number of months, and i wasn't sure whether an electric route would suit my sensitive skin a little better.
andre199017 10 months ago 2
@andre199017 Thanks for the positive feedback! High quality electric shavers are generally less harsh on the skin. However, electric shavers typically don't provide as close a shave as traditional razors do. Because your skin is sensitive, I suggest going with the electric shaver. A closer shave is not worth it if it leads to skin irritation. Remember to always use an alcohol-free aftershave balm and moisturizer to minimize the likelihood of getting razor burn/bumps.
CaulfieldsCounter 10 months ago
@andre199017 Andre, in my limited experience (combined with internet searching), I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the harshness on the skin comes from the shaving cream and/or oils used in conjunction with any pre-shave ritual you may have. I used to get nicks and cuts all the time until I modified my technique and tools. I shave after the shower (or you can put your face over a hot as possible filled sink) and use pre-shave oil, then Valobra cream applied with a badger hair brush.
HankLafayette 5 months ago