I've done some backed reading and come across a few mentions of products but I didn't want this post to just be another "recommend me something" post... although... do you see value in pre-shave oils/gels? What have you liked/not liked?
That said, curious to hear what your actual process is. I'll go first -- it's pretty vanilla.
- Typically I shave after shower. While I shower, my bowl is filled with warm water and brush bristles are soaking.
- During shower, I use a face scrub (currently finishing a tub of Jack Black and have a bottle of Viking Revolution to start)
- After shower, pour out the bowl, gently wring out the brush and make lather
- Paint, shave
I ask about routine and pre-shave products to see if I can find a way to avoid neck irritation. It's a 100% of the time occurrence. And I am already limiting myself to two passes and not going ATG.
I am sure my technique still needs some refining and I need to figure out which razors work best for me (I am in the early days of "try 'em all" atm).
Safety razor shave #5 will be in a few hours for those that have followed along in my journal.
That said, curious to hear what your actual process is. I'll go first -- it's pretty vanilla.
- Typically I shave after shower. While I shower, my bowl is filled with warm water and brush bristles are soaking.
- During shower, I use a face scrub (currently finishing a tub of Jack Black and have a bottle of Viking Revolution to start)
- After shower, pour out the bowl, gently wring out the brush and make lather
- Paint, shave
I ask about routine and pre-shave products to see if I can find a way to avoid neck irritation. It's a 100% of the time occurrence. And I am already limiting myself to two passes and not going ATG.
I am sure my technique still needs some refining and I need to figure out which razors work best for me (I am in the early days of "try 'em all" atm).
Safety razor shave #5 will be in a few hours for those that have followed along in my journal.