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Offline 8ullfrog

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Stiff upper lip.
« 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.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 02:14:01 PM »
When I shave my outter lip.....oh, it says upper. Nevermind.  ::)
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2010, 02:15:13 PM »
tut tut  :D
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2010, 02:19:52 PM »
Quote from: ohcheap1 on February 22, 2010, 02:14:01 PM
When I shave my outter lip.....oh, it says upper. Nevermind.  ::)
:D :D

I use always triple blade razor with foam,and sometimes little scratches can happen.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2010, 02:55:51 PM »
Being in the sport im in I used to have to shave my entire body pretty much.
A nice triple blade and some baby oil allways worked for me.
Quote from: ohcheap1 on February 22, 2010, 02:14:01 PM
When I shave my outter lip.....oh, it says upper. Nevermind.  ::)

Behave Cheapie lol
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #10 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?
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2010, 07:42:51 PM »
It depends Cheapie.  My kids get attacks whenever the weather changes.
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Re: Stiff upper lip.
« Reply #12 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
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