How Do You Shave?

Laley23 GOAT
33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 2:49 PM

With or against the grain?

Couldn't add a poll on my phone.


OSH Kosh B'Gosh
4,424 posts 18 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 2:58 PM

I don't. Hope this helps.

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 2:58 PM

I don't. Just trim my beard when it needs it.

When I did shave, it was a little of both. With a safety razor.

cat_lover Senior Member
3,629 posts 44 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 3:08 PM

With the grain

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 3:27 PM

With

geeblock Member
1,123 posts 0 reps Joined May 2018
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 3:36 PM

Against. Shave my head in the shower and edge up my beard in the sink 

BRF Senior Member
11,621 posts 107 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 3:38 PM

I start by shaving with the grain on the sides of my face and neck, then if some spots still feel rough, I go against the grain. 

Verbal Kint Senior Member
1,062 posts 16 reps Joined Jul 2017
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 4:11 PM

In circles.  Norelco, 2.5 times a week

Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 4:26 PM

Can't remember the last time I razor shaved. I don't even own a razor. Stubble trimmer if I'm going short.

Manly beard currently.

Fab4Runner Tits McGee
6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 4:47 PM

Mostly against. 

Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 6:00 PM

burn with a lighter

Curly J Self Pwner in Training.
7,406 posts 111 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 12:02 PM
posted by BRF

I start by shaving with the grain on the sides of my face and neck, then if some spots still feel rough, I go against the grain. 

Great minds think alike...or in this case shaves alike.

 

Verbal Kint Senior Member
1,062 posts 16 reps Joined Jul 2017
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 12:14 PM
posted by Curly J

Great minds think alike...or in this case shaves alike.

 

I assumed from your profile pic that you had your hair chewed off  :)

like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 12:26 PM
posted by BRF

I start by shaving with the grain on the sides of my face and neck, then if some spots still feel rough, I go against the grain. 

This.

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 1:14 PM
posted by BRF

I start by shaving with the grain on the sides of my face and neck, then if some spots still feel rough, I go against the grain. 

This. 

I actually go 

1) Electric razor

2) With the grain

3) Against the grain

33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 1:50 PM

I am against the grain when I am shaving back to back days (wedding weekend, etc). With the grain to shorten and then against to get smooth if it’s been multiple days between shaves.

QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 4:23 PM
posted by Curly J

Great minds think alike...or in this case shaves alike.

 

Yep

Zunardo Senior Member
815 posts 15 reps Joined Nov 2010
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 9:40 PM
posted by Laley23

I am against the grain when I am shaving back to back days (wedding weekend, etc). With the grain to shorten and then against to get smooth if it’s been multiple days between shaves.

Pretty much how I do it, except my rule is "against the grain if it's been 48 hours or less; with the grain first if I go 3 or 4 days"

After I retired, I realized going without for a day isn't nearly as noticeable as it used to be.  Now my beard is so white, 5 o'clock shadow looks more like noon glare.

GOONx19 An exceptional poster.
7,413 posts 94 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Jan 30, 2020 8:56 AM

This was the first time I've ever heard of people shaving against the grain on purpose.

OSH Kosh B'Gosh
4,424 posts 18 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Jan 30, 2020 9:32 AM
posted by GOONx19

This was the first time I've ever heard of people shaving against the grain on purpose.

I thought it was the only real way to shave?

When I did shave (head and/or face) that was the only way I'd shave.

Dr Winston O'Boogie Senior Member
3,345 posts 35 reps Joined Oct 2010
Thu, Jan 30, 2020 9:43 AM

With. 

 

What percentage of millennials have beards do you think. Walking through the airport today, it seems like easily >50%. 

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