Shaving myths debunked.

[Teddyboy]

What apparent commonly accepted "truth" about shaving have you found to not actually be correct?

I'll start - boar brushes are better for lathering hard soaps than badger brushes.

OK, now you.

 

[Vivasanti]

pores open and close - false

 

[stickjr25]

Everyone's beard grows the same way. Half my neck grows west to east....not north to south.

 

[Charlie NJ]

The myth that wetshaving saves you money

 

[lt114]

Badger brushes perform better than boar brushes.

 

[fast14riot]

Practice makes perfect.


-X

 

[Topgumby]

Mild razors are only suitable for neophytes and aren't capable of delivering top flight shaves.

 

[blackbarba]

hot water is a must for great shave
I'll second the save money myth because we are all enablers

 

[gus1942]

Hot water is necessary for shaving.

Gus/Botoc

 

[Docd]

Shaving causes quicker/ thicker hair growth.

Only age does this in my case.

 

[Rivguy]

Creams are better than soaps or the reverse.

Regards,

Doug

 

[JonM]

The more expensive the product, the better it performs.

 

[Cadinsor]

Wiiliams is a good soap. Hey, somebody has to burst the bubble...

 

[celestino]

The myth that wetshaving saves you money

+ infinity

 

[Foyle]

That you can change the direction of your beard growth by shaving against the grain.

 

[theJJ]

The myth that wetshaving saves you money

Though I think it's possible with a basic DE, bulk blades and barbasol. Electric replacement blades are rather expensive.

MYTH #578: A straight razor gives a smoother shave than a DE.

 

[cessnabird]

The myth that a shaving brush has to hang bristles down to dry properly.

 

[Pkrankow]

Right

Wet shaving saves you money. Well...maybe if I didn't hang around here.

Badger vs Boar (need I elaborate)

I do get a better shave from a DE but enjoy using a straight much more.

Phil

 

[Mad Man]

That you can "cure" AD...

 

[lenard]

Three blades are better than one