rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
I have generally rinsed my face in-between passes before relathering. When I haven't rinsed, I have not noticed any difference.
Your thoughts please.
Your thoughts please.
Is it worth rinsing in-between passes?
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Rinse. Dont rinse. Makes no difference. I like rinsing because it gives me feedback on how much the last pass reduced my beard and where i still need some work. It also ensures my face stays hydrated.
I do not rinse. Mainly to conserve a little water and time (even though it is only a few seconds) and avoid any extra cleanup that might result.
I always rinse between passes to keep my face wet for the next application of soap/cream and I like to feel what parts of my face still have whiskers that need attention. By the way I don’t use a Straight Razor but I would still rinse between passes.
I do a little rinse sometimes, less at times and occasionally really good which could be with cold water as tonight was. Shoot, just try it all and pick yours. YMMV as always
I don't rinse between passes. I do rehydrate the lather (on the brush or in the bowl) before applying for each pass.
Same.
I like to rinse. It adds a little more water for the next application of lather from the brush. Face lathering, BTW. Also, it just feels nice.
+1 what gafer said... I get some feedback re the last pass and keeps my skin moist.
I've got to add , it is a good time to add face water to lather if wanted. Yep, good point!
No rinse for me just straight into the next pass. I do find a rinse useful at the end to find any areas that might need a touch up.
Hot flannel between passes. I have very sensitive skin. Need to keep cleaning the lather off as quickly as possible otherwise I get psoriasis.
I put a little water in my hand and splash it on my face between passes. I like the lather to be a bit more wet on the second pass.
I don’t. I also don’t “build” more lather for the second pass, just paint what’s already in the brush
Keep in mind that in my second pass I only shave my cheeks, side burns and chin/mustache areas. No neck. Since my hair grows in every direction in my neck I do a bottom up pass there on the first pass (for most this is the second or even third pass) and already get a BBS.
If my technique is good and the edge is fresh I can even get a BBS with a single pass, but that would waste a lot of lather in the brush, wouldn’t it?
Keep in mind that in my second pass I only shave my cheeks, side burns and chin/mustache areas. No neck. Since my hair grows in every direction in my neck I do a bottom up pass there on the first pass (for most this is the second or even third pass) and already get a BBS.
If my technique is good and the edge is fresh I can even get a BBS with a single pass, but that would waste a lot of lather in the brush, wouldn’t it?
Same here.
Same here. I wouldn't call it a rinse because rinse implies that something is being rinsed off.
ditto
not for me yet.
I spend more time wiping little spots off so I can get a good hold for stretching.....that and taking another sip of coffee.
slick soaps......
camo
I spend more time wiping little spots off so I can get a good hold for stretching.....that and taking another sip of coffee.
slick soaps......
camo
When I used a DE, there was a bit o moisture left on my face after a pass - enough for a bit of touching up. With a straight razor, my skin is completely dry between passes thus a splash of water before I re-lather.
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