Firstly ensure that your face is clean and relaxed before preparing to shave.
When shaving with the Goodfella Safety Razor it is not essential that you follow the classic wet shaving method that is outlined here. If you have shaving products that you enjoy using then stick with them. Primal Earth organic shaving gel is an amazing product for the price and highly recommended for a quick shave.
For those seeking the classic wet shave and want to appreciate the art of shaving like your grandfather did then read on. Fill a sink with hot water, dip your badger hair shaving brush into the hot water, shake off excess then swirl lightly into a natural shaving soap. The reason you use a badger brush is that just a small quantity of shaving soap is enough for a workable lather. Apply the shaving brush to the face in a circular motion. This will whip up a thick moist lather lifting each hair of your beard whilst protecting and lubricating the skin.
How to get the best shave, take your time as you shave. Always shave with the grain, this is the direction the hairs grow and check your neck to see if it grows in the same direction as you face. To do this simply run your fingertip down your cheek, does it feel smooth? Now run your fingertip in the opposite direction, does it feel like sandpaper? Shave in the direction that's smooth, there is no need to press on just let the Goodfella Safety Razor's blade do the work. Hold the razor like you would a fountain pen or table knife, The razor will feel weighty and balance nicely so that the blade is about 45 degrees to your face. Use your spare hand and facial muscles to hold your face gently taut creating a flat surface for the blade to glide over. Take slow, short strokes first to build confidence rinsing in the sink after each stroke.
Once you gain experience and feel confident you want that smooth as baby's bum feel then re-lather and shave lightly across or against the grain. You simply won't get a smoother closer shave that this.
If you have skin sensitive skin or suffer from skin problems after shaving then check out the info on the skin problem page and the improving skin condition page. |
