Shaving in the shower with no cream and no aftershave :o

[joshmv]

A few months ago I decided to start with wet shaving when I bought my EJ DE89.

I started out with testing all sorts of stuff. Blades, creams, soaps, brushes, witch hazel, pre-shaves, after-shaves, etc. It was going well but eventually I started cutting things out and now I'm back to shaving in the shower without a mirror, without any cream or lubrication, and without using any sort of post shave treatments. I'm also very happy with my cheap Astra blades.

I don't have particularly tough skin, in fact I'd say I have pretty sensitive skin, but I've been able to get close shaves quickly without nicks or irritation by using the water as lubrication and using my left hand to guide my right hand with the razor. It probably doesn't hurt that the DE89 isn't very aggressive. The first shave with a new blade is always the worst and then I can usually go 4-5 comfortably until it's time to change.

This isn't a story about why people should try this method, it's simply another example of why YMMV is at the end of many posts. Trying everything is the fun part but eventually you figure out what works for you. Since we just had a baby, time is short so this has been a welcome discovery.

Thanks for letting me share.

 

[StuMcB]

Sweet, another shower shaver. Your up on me though, I use stick and brush but also the Astra SP blade.

 

[redrako]

When I was young I used to shave in the shower with pretty good results.

For a few years I was going to a gym that had a steam bath which was by far the best shave prep ever. If it works, why mess with it?

 

[michiganlover]

I am happy it works for you, but I doubt you'll find too many people on this board who would be anxious to give it a shot.

Using a brush, and a good quality shaving cream/ shaving soap is simply too much fun!!

 

[The Kiwi]

I am happy it works for you, but I doubt you'll find too many people on this board who would be anxious to give it a shot.

Using a brush, and a good quality shaving cream/ shaving soap is simply too much fun!!

Roughly once a week, I shave in the shower without a brush, mirror, or shave soap. I've been doing so for a great many years. I got out of the habit of using an aftershave when I was "hurry-up" shaving from 1993 to 2011 (of which time, it was simply a new, bad habit, after 1997 or so). My shave is by feel, with a Sensor (I wouldn't dream of using a DE without a mirror), and I use the regular Zest bar soap rubbed across the stubble, and then "lathered" some with my fingers.

Depending on how it looks when I've finished showering and lean close to the bathroom mirror, I may need some touchup strokes, and use whatever razor seems most appealing, and a little dab of a brushless cream on the spots I've decided need more work. I almost always use Dickinsons WH once again, and usually use an aftershave, but not always immediately after the Dickinsons.

 

[willwhatyoudo]

Back in my lazier days, I used to shave in the shower with a Sensor. The hot shower did a great job softening up my whiskers. No shaving cream needed for me.

Glad you found something that works for you!

 

[mdove47]

Back in my cart days used to shave in the shower. Dr. Bonners soap and the cart. got the job done in no time. Got a close shave...but no real enjoyment. Now, slower pace, take my time and enjoy. I have thought about trying to shower shave with a DE but am happy with the present situation.

 

[M80]

Sometimes I do a post-shower cold water only shave. No products. I can get a DFS with no irritation.

 

[swcarter]

Sweet, another shower shaver. Your up on me though, I use stick and brush but also the Astra SP blade.

+1

 

[joshmv]

Back in my lazier days, I used to shave in the shower with a Sensor. The hot shower did a great job softening up my whiskers. No shaving cream needed for me.

Glad you found something that works for you!

Thanks, I actually find it to be pretty relaxing as well. Most people would probably say I'm wasting water, but I've always spent a few minutes relaxing in the shower so now that relaxing time has been mixed with shaving. Being able to close my eyes and shave in the hot water without worrying about anything else is more enjoyable than doing a big routine afterward but I really appreciate all forms of shaving equally and I appreciate it more now that I spent the time to explore and try different methods. One thing I haven't tried is a shave stick in the shower so I may have a little experimenting to do yet.