General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: 8ullfrog on February 22, 2010, 09:30:19 AM
Title: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: 8ullfrog on February 22, 2010, 09:30:19 AM
My dad died before I reached puberty, so shaving has always been interesting. Lately I've been suffering razor burn while eliminating the omnipresent neckbeard so common among the nerd set.
Now I won't be a neckbeard, and I take a razor to it whenever I can, but it was seriously hurting after shaving. I shave in the shower as to make sure my face is wet for easier shaving, and less razor burn. After shaving, the neck area would turn red and hurt. I tried changing shaving creams, I tried changing razors.
So I bought some aftershave. The relief was near complete, no red neck, and no irritation.
Now the mustache line on the other hand, felt like a wound being sanitized with steel wool. golly it burns.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: smokester on February 22, 2010, 10:58:50 AM
For about the last 15years I have only shaved with shaving oil and a triple blade razor. I have never had a shaving rash, knicked myself nor has any whisker offered any noticable resistance. Another good side effect is that it makes your skin look considerably younger.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: redlandslide on February 22, 2010, 11:07:28 AM
Yeah, I used to get bad shaving rash & cuts from a one blade razor. It seems the more blades the less problems you get from a shave, my current one has five blades - six if you count the sideburn/beard trimmer on the end (Gillette fusion). I'd recommend it.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: goldshirt*9 on February 22, 2010, 02:12:12 PM
oil is a good investment. shave regular not once a week . try another razor and dont use throw aways , they cut you to bits :D
post shave balm is good for soothing the skin.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: ohcheap1 on February 22, 2010, 02:14:01 PM
When I shave my outter lip.....oh, it says upper. Nevermind. ::)
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: goldshirt*9 on February 22, 2010, 02:15:13 PM
tut tut :D
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: laama on February 22, 2010, 02:19:52 PM
When I shave my outter lip.....oh, it says upper. Nevermind. ::)
Behave Cheapie lol
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: dweez on February 22, 2010, 08:50:26 PM
8ullfrog, I'm glad the aftershave has worked for you. One thing you have to be careful about when shaving in the shower is that you don't shave last. After a bit of time in the shower, your skin will absorb some of the water and become slightly "puffed" which could lead to increased nicks. I always shave first thing.
Hehe, sorry if I seemed to have been picking on you goldshirt.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: 8ullfrog on February 23, 2010, 06:23:55 AM
I use up 100% of the hot water when I take my showers, it's one of the few things that relieves my horrid asthma. With the cold lately (southern California cold is the gentlest sort) I've been in considerable pain.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: ohcheap1 on February 23, 2010, 09:18:14 AM
Hhhhmmm....thats unusual 8ullfrog. My nephew has asthma and the doctor tells his mom to keep their house cool and dry. Im sure there must be a wide range of methods to help control it. Gotta do what works for you right?
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: subvinorosa on March 28, 2010, 07:42:51 PM
It depends Cheapie. My kids get attacks whenever the weather changes.
Title: Re: Stiff upper lip.
Post by: AlienBC on June 02, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Just seen this yes oil is very good only found out like 4 years ago like 49 years old. Still better late than never. ;D