Nice tip I cam across while surfing the net.

[mikeypedone1]

Courtesy of Yahoo!
Shave smarter
Wait no longer than three minutes after getting in the shower before picking up your razor. Warm water softens hairs, but too much soaking can cause skin to swell, hiding them. Result: postshower stubble. To avoid ingrowns, shave in the direction of hair growth first (downward on legs; upward under arms), then again in the opposite direction.

The part concerning the grain is pretty common knowledge around here but I found the part about not letting the face soak in too much hot water interesting. If the face swells too much it will suck the hair in, thus you cut the hair higher up and when the skin goes back down the hair isn't fully cut. That makes sense.

 

[Jatte]

really didnt know that first part, i bet thats why the preshave oils work the best,
cause it will just soften the hairs but not swell the face too much,

cool stuff

Cameron

 

[RichGem]

interesting, but I don't think it proves out in my case. I shave at the end of my shower (while in the shower) and get very good results. Something to try tho.

 

[ateace]

i shave at the end of my shower (while in the shower) and get very good results.

+1

 

[gone down south]

I think that tip is aimed at the ladies shaving their legs.... Leg and face skin reacts differently, I'm guessing. Think of how puffy/swollen/raisin effect your skin gets after soaking in the tub for a while.

 

[Gruder]

interesting, but I don't think it proves out in my case. I shave at the end of my shower (while in the shower) and get very good results. Something to try tho.

+another.

 

[adamant]

This is the reason I've heard not to electric shave soon after a shower (even once you dry off).