What shaving rules must you abide by?

[Ron R]

-Try to enjoy shaving and being a minimalist is OK and I started that way at first and sort of became a hobby some how and has given me years of enjoyment.
-2 shave brushes are better than one IMO, one in use while the other is waiting for the next shave seems to work well for a daily shaver .
-I like to stick to a pre-shave routine that seems to work well and results speak for themselves.
-Try to keep shaving like KISS (Keep It Simple Shaving) and that works well or what works stick to it.
-Nothing wrong with a shaving budget for the year and just try to stay within that goal if possible.
-All my shave gear is paid for by just grooming myself with haircut trimmings(same as head shaving) and shaving using DE & SE razors over the last 6 years and that has been one of the reasons I learned how to shave properly and possibly save a few dollars. If a person can find a great razor and a few great shave brushes and a couple hundred blades with minimal soap over time you will have great shaves and save money possibly IMO.

 

[Stygo]

No rules, per se, but one thing that I consistently do:

Put some hot water on top of the soap puck for at least 5 min. If I do this, I can get always get good lather no matter soap or brush. If not, it can feel like a battle.

 

[Alexland]

Never shave completely naked incase you drop the blade.

 

[BradWorld]

the blackest despair!

 

[DEgeezer]

Never shave completely naked incase you drop the blade.

This is especially true for straight razor shavers! (Which I’m not. Too chicken.)

 

[blethenstrom]

Never shave completely naked incase you drop the blade.

Are you talking from experience?

 

[luvmysuper]

The most important rule is that the rules you find important are the only ones that count.
Advice is good, and advice can be helpful on the journey - but it's your face and your skin, and no one knows it better than you.

 

[Cafebarian]

Not many rules.

1. Don't rush.

2. Don't move the razor sideways along blade.

Now some guidelines.

Work on the lather, refer to Rule 1.

No absolutely no slants! Need to maintain straight lines for beard. No matter how cool they are

Use the guard of the razor (steep angle to neutral).

 

[Roman Totale XVII]

Lather my face on the right, then the left, then the mouth and center. Shave in that order too. Doing it in any other way throws me for a loop.

 

[Chickencutlets]

I feel as if I still have many things to learn so this is helpful to see how you guys are doing things in your routine.

 

[JKaboom]

I feel as if I still have many things to learn so this is helpful to see how you guys are doing things in your routine.

See, your thread took off and has a good mix of humor and seriousness.

 

[Wombat ESQ]

Rule #1:- Shave once every twenty one years.

Rule #2:- If you can remember your last bad shave, best be time to go electric.

 

[Manye]

Your rules - whatever they may be!

 

[Lockback]

Absolutely no sideways movement of the razor

THIS!

 

[thombrogan]

Use just enough pressure to cut the whiskers. If you can feel it, it’s too much. Or it’s somewhere dense like the chin or upper lip. The whiskers there like rule-breakers alright alright alright

 

[EM313]

Never shave completely naked incase you drop the blade.

I didn’t know this is a rule. I’m guilty of almost daily violations. Three kids later I haven’t damaged anything of consequence.

 

[Butch Waxx]

Never to shave after drinking beer all day while watching football and then attempting the task with AC-DC playing in the backround.

 

[Tanuki]

Never to shave after drinking beer all day while watching football and then attempting the task with AC-DC playing in the backround.

Just the AC-DC would be too much for me!

 

[Tanuki]

Be enthusiastic before and after blade engagement. Be zen with the blade in hand.

 

[nelsonic21]

No alcohol based products after a rough shave.