CLASSIC SHAVING
THE BEST WAY TO SHAVE A BEARD. STILL.

The good old classic shave is in many ways superior compared to multi-blade razors and razors. Benefits include e.g. the precision of the shave, the minimization of skin irritation and, above all, the elegance and comfort of the whole shaving method. When you set aside a little more time for shaving and do it properly from start to finish, the whole routine turns from a necessary evil to an expected highlight of the day.

The whole benefit does not come only from the superiorrazorora razorbecause, although it is certainly the biggest single factor. GoodShaving soapand careful preparation and driving are also important for a good shaving experience.

Classic shaving can also be done with a traditional razor, shavette, or even an axe, but we have chosen the safety razor (Safety Razor) as our tool because of its elegance and beginner-friendliness.

Classic is not only for men.

A razor is a razor regardless of what hairs are shaved with it. All over the wonderful world of the internet, you may find the same product being sold under different names in different stores. This is not pissing off, but serving the target audience, because few uninformed women buy a tip for shaving the lower back marketed as a razor. The same is true the other way around, few men excitedly order a shaver marketed for shaving pubic hair with the goal of shaving.

Also sold by usclassic razorscalled EnglishSafety Razorin shops aimed at men and womenas sheivers. However, all three names refer to the same product, a traditional single-edged planer.

PREPARATION FOR SHAVING

1. Map the growth direction of your beard

Don't skip this boring-sounding first step, like we did. It is very important to map the growth direction of the beard so that you know in which direction it is grown. Doing this will greatly reduce skin irritation.

2. Prepare your shave

Wingyour beardto splash in hot water, e.g. in a glass orinto the bowlfor a few minutes. This softens the suds and makes it easier to lather the soap/cream later. Place on the planerrazor blade, unless the old one is still usable. The blade stays in driving condition for 5-10 rides, depending on the roughness of the hair and the coating of the blade. Afterwards, wash your beard with warm water (and preferably soap) to make shaving easier. The simplest way is to take a warm shower before shaving, or usepreshave oil. You can do both to get an extra soft beard and therefore the best possible shave.

3. Lather the Shaving soap / cream

Shake the soaked wolf over the sink and "load" it with soap/cream. It's a good idea to put the soap in a bowl or e.g. a coffee cup, where it stays in place when you spin the soap over it. If there is not enough foam, or it is too thick and sticky, wet your fingers a little and sprinkle a little water on top of the soap. Swirl the soap over the soap for about 20 seconds so that enough soap is loaded into the soap. After that, lather the soap on the face and apply carefully. The first few times, when the driving is still a little slower, you can only put the foam in certain places at a time, and only after driving will the area to be driven next be foamed. In this way, the soap does not have time to dry on the skin.

THEN TO SAVE THE BEARD

4. Find the right angle for the blade to drive

The easiest way to find the right angle is to place the planer directly against the "hat" of the cheek, slowly pull the planer down with the cheek, and at the same time turn the planer downwards. When the blade starts to cut, you have found the right angle. The recommended angle is usually around 30 degrees.

5. The first drive

With the first pass, shave the beard with the hair. At this stage, the intention is not to get a baby bump on your face, but to shorten the beard. Do not press the planer against your face, let it go under its own weight. Again, don't push the planer, nothing good will come of it! It is good to tighten the skin at the temple with one hand or by puffing the cheeks or lips with air. After shaving your face once, rinse your face with cold water (cold water helps close the pores and soothes the skin). For many, this first pass is enough for the desired driving result, but if you feel that you want even smoother cheeks, continue to points 6 and 7. Otherwise, you can go to point 8.

6. Second drive

The second pass is intended to drive crosshairs. If necessary, load more soap into the nozzle and lather the face again. The same general rules apply here as well. Let us now remind you that the blade should not be pressed. The result of this run is enough for most, but if you want even smoother skin, prepare one more run.

7. Third drive

On the third, and usually the last shave, the beard is shaved into the opposite hair. This is significantly more challenging and it is the easiest way to get small cuts and bruises on the face. However, shaving is the only way to ensure a silky smooth face. For beginners, we recommend skipping this step, or alternatively drive again to the cross hair (in the other direction). Then, when the planer no longer shakes in your hand, you can try this big boys ride.

AFTER SHAVE

8. Rinsing

Rinse the face with warm water. Warm water washes away excess soap and cleans skin pores. After this, rinse your face with cold water to close the pores. Pat your face dry with a towel, don't rub! The harder you treat your face, the more braiding you will create.

9. The final touch

Wingaftershave. Aftershave tends to indicate where the ride has gone a little worse. The idea of ​​aftershave is to clean the skin and soothe irritated areas. It is also recommended to get italum sticks(or alum stone), because you can get small cuts and wounds disinfected and closed under the unit of time!