Discovering a better way of shaving in India.

[fathersshave]

Hi I am 26 from India.Back in college,I used to get beard much faster and shaving was a priority sometimes.although grooming became a more serious priority only for Important events. I would back then have a normal gilette razor and shaviing gel and foam..but recently after shaving like a real men with help of barber who use straight razor and cheap but really good quality shaving cream(tube) then ending it with a cool alum block then after shave.It has really made me think that what I had missed in my college days the real art of shaving which leaves your skin smooth and fresh with not a single speck of hair VS the fast way of shaving with razor and shaving gel which would leave certain hair hanging in the beard and moustache areas. I feel its better to sometime grow a medium beard then shave full clean rather than shaving every three days.I think after 16 if your getting facial hair,its better to shave like a pro with a decent shaving cream rather than those gels.

Is shaving cream much superior than gel(quick shave gels)?

Is shaving with straight razor better provided you have a trained barber?

 

[Niles]

Welcome to B&B. I certainly enjoy shaving with my double and single edge razors and soaps better than cartridge razors and cheap gels. I have not used a straight razor so I can't advise you on that. In my opinion, it's fun to explore all the options that appeal to you and find what works best for you.

 

[Vercin]

Is shaving cream much superior than gel(quick shave gels)?

if you mean shaving cream when done and applied with a brush vs gels that you just rub in with the hand? .. in my opinion yes .. its better preparation for the beard when you swirl around the face with the brush then just to smack some gel on (but for me the brush is the key not the cream i guess)

 

[maxman]

Welcome.
There is a phrase thats used a lot around here.
YMMV (your mileage may vary)
I can put my Shiseido Men shave cream up against any soap or cream and it will come out on top for closeness.
but, its not any fun to use.
What i'm getting at is you have to find what works for you.
the fun part is giving all the products a try!