{"id":8742,"date":"2017-01-31T05:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/?p=8742"},"modified":"2017-01-27T22:47:41","modified_gmt":"2017-01-28T03:47:41","slug":"wet-shaving-products-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wet-shaving-products-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Wet Shaving Products for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aYd9SLquCJg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nSo, you&#8217;ve decided to give wet shaving a try, but you&#8217;re a bit confused about which razor, soap, etc. to purchase and use.<\/p>\n<p>In the above video, I show you my personal choices for the tools that will give you\u00a0great results when you take your very first wet shave. \u00a0I&#8217;m <strong>very<\/strong> confident that these items will give you such a wonderful result, you&#8217;ll want to continue wet shaving for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n<p>I <strong>strongly<\/strong> recommend using <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_9689065\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=653da95b85247a5630abf573932efa86&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"The Godfather Razor\" data-amzn-link-id=\"653da95b85247a5630abf573932efa86\">The Godfather Razor<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9689065\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=653da95b85247a5630abf573932efa86&amp;_cb=1485444957645\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_4482191\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=7925851c669701da88f2b9445669cc13&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"by Vikings Blade\" data-amzn-link-id=\"7925851c669701da88f2b9445669cc13\">by Vikings Blade<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4482191\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=7925851c669701da88f2b9445669cc13&amp;_cb=1485445094411\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. \u00a0This razor is, without a doubt, my very favorite! \u00a0And it&#8217;s perfect for wet shaving beginners. You&#8217;ll experience a smooth, close shave without nicks, cuts or irritation. \u00a0The low profile Gillette Tech head \u00a0encloses the ends of the razor blade thereby increasing its safety. \u00a0Additionally, the razor head allows you to easily find the perfect shaving angle every time.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve tested and used a good number of safety razors, but I keep coming back to My <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_5605252\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=0a3a948c36e7a98d5421fb0dffcfe0bd&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Godfather Razor by Vikings Blade\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0a3a948c36e7a98d5421fb0dffcfe0bd\">Godfather Razor by Vikings Blade<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5605252\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=0a3a948c36e7a98d5421fb0dffcfe0bd&amp;_cb=1485445684722\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. \u00a0It&#8217;s made from premium materials and comes with a lifetime guarantee.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"amznPsBmLink_2440587\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=aecb9272959c7d440a6ac7841134b2a2&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"The Godfather Razor \" data-amzn-link-id=\"aecb9272959c7d440a6ac7841134b2a2\">The Godfather Razor <\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2440587\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=aecb9272959c7d440a6ac7841134b2a2&amp;_cb=1485445973134\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>also comes with five razor blades which the folks at Vikings Blade describe as being neutral. While these are good for most beginners, you&#8217;l soon want to try <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_987936\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FEATHER-Oclock-BLUEBIRD-Blade-Sampler\/dp\/B007OL72B8\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=e787c4f02635fbf8f6a968cb192edb66&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"sample razor blades\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e787c4f02635fbf8f6a968cb192edb66\">different blades<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_987936\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=e787c4f02635fbf8f6a968cb192edb66&amp;_cb=1485446081780\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> to find one that suits your particular skin and beard. \u00a0I&#8217;ve found that <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_3789994\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superior-Premium-Platinum-Personal-Healthcare\/dp\/B00EXPTR0W\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=a6b2edfdefcc0c93147d37e2c5049134&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"astra razor blades 100\" data-amzn-link-id=\"a6b2edfdefcc0c93147d37e2c5049134\">Astra blades <\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3789994\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=a6b2edfdefcc0c93147d37e2c5049134&amp;_cb=1485446003887\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>are quite good. \u00a0But, my absolute favorite razor blade, and the one I use every day, is <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_3183077\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Personna-Double-Razor-Blades-Count\/dp\/B0077LAJT2\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=e8c74351b783ee15b7b8b9459c7dcc3f&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Personna Blue\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e8c74351b783ee15b7b8b9459c7dcc3f\">Personna Blue<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3183077\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=e8c74351b783ee15b7b8b9459c7dcc3f&amp;_cb=1485446108090\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"amznPsBmLink_7544776\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Luxury-Scented-3-5-Ounces\/dp\/B004L4AMIG\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap\" data-amzn-link-id=\"9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc\">Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7544776\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc&amp;_cb=1485446612049\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> is the perfect soap for those just starting out in wet shaving. <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_6684969\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Luxury-Scented-3-5-Ounces\/dp\/B004L4AMIG\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=c7be3a69849cecc92334b57b3af06ab8&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"van der hagen soap\" data-amzn-link-id=\"c7be3a69849cecc92334b57b3af06ab8\">\u00a0It&#8217;s affordable<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6684969\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=c7be3a69849cecc92334b57b3af06ab8&amp;_cb=1485446639419\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>\u00a0and can be easily found on <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_8022015\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Luxury-Scented-3-5-Ounces\/dp\/B004L4AMIG\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=c82114f219b3e9c8049c90fd594628e9&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"van der hagen soap\" data-amzn-link-id=\"c82114f219b3e9c8049c90fd594628e9\">Amazon<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8022015\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=c82114f219b3e9c8049c90fd594628e9&amp;_cb=1485446665262\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. \u00a0It&#8217;s also available at your local grocery store or big box retailer. \u00a0<a id=\"amznPsBmLink_7544776\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Luxury-Scented-3-5-Ounces\/dp\/B004L4AMIG\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap\" data-amzn-link-id=\"9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc\">Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap<\/a>\u00a0is hypoallergenic making it safe for those who might have sensitive skin. \u00a0It creates a rich lather and affords a lot of protection to the skin. \u00a0A wise choice for anyone beginning to learn the wet shaving process.<\/p>\n<p>Pair\u00a0<a id=\"amznPsBmLink_7544776\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Luxury-Scented-3-5-Ounces\/dp\/B004L4AMIG\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap\" data-amzn-link-id=\"9f8a29e0c3ba1f9344470fa6fb58cbbc\">Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap<\/a>\u00a0with the <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_8099472\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Luxury-Badger-Swedish-Acrylic\/dp\/B01M61RI75\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=5fc1c9d6afb6b7d9bdafb2cd87ef43d9&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Vikings Blade White Knight Shaving Brush\" data-amzn-link-id=\"5fc1c9d6afb6b7d9bdafb2cd87ef43d9\">Vikings Blade White Knight Shaving Brush<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8099472\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=5fc1c9d6afb6b7d9bdafb2cd87ef43d9&amp;_cb=1485448125374\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>, and you&#8217;re almost ready to take the plunge. \u00a0You&#8217;ll need a shaving bowl in order to whip up a lather. I tend to grab any bowl for use as a shaving bowl. \u00a0( I buy them for pennies at Goodwill.) \u00a0But, if you&#8217;d rather have a new shaving bowl, you&#8217;ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/deshaving-20?node=9&amp;page=2\">a nice selection here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now then, before making that first shave pass, a little face prep is in order.<\/p>\n<p>Some guys like to use a <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_9771446\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Premium-Lubricating-Pre-Shave-Oil-Preservatives\/dp\/B00Y26E89C\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=a262b11ad1c001dfc294f4146cf4635e&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"pre-shave oil\" data-amzn-link-id=\"a262b11ad1c001dfc294f4146cf4635e\">pre-shave oil<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9771446\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=a262b11ad1c001dfc294f4146cf4635e&amp;_cb=1485458518164\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. I&#8217;ve done so in the past and <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_8066832\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Proraso-Pre-Shave-Cream-Moisturizing-Nourishing\/dp\/B00TKODFLI\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=be7b1cf8061fc0818a8bcc8f4ab64ac4&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"pre-shave oil\" data-amzn-link-id=\"be7b1cf8061fc0818a8bcc8f4ab64ac4\">they can be helpful<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8066832\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=be7b1cf8061fc0818a8bcc8f4ab64ac4&amp;_cb=1485458552915\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. \u00a0 I&#8217;d encourage you to <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_9135501\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Shaving-Pre-Shave-Oil-Sandalwood\/dp\/B000FGTTTM\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=b93f0bb48bf4cfa33132a9c2fbcc222f&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"pre-shave oil\" data-amzn-link-id=\"b93f0bb48bf4cfa33132a9c2fbcc222f\">get one<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9135501\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=b93f0bb48bf4cfa33132a9c2fbcc222f&amp;_cb=1485458576851\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> and give it a try and se for yourself. \u00a0However, I&#8217;ve found that very best face prep is a good hot shower. \u00a0The water hot water and steam opens your pores and softens your beard. \u00a0You can, if you&#8217;d like, use <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_7895569\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Neutrogena-Razor-Defense-Scrub-Ounce\/dp\/B000NWBQ6M\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=ace46001525d1571a1c76027fe979077&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Neutrogena Razor Defense facial scrub\" data-amzn-link-id=\"ace46001525d1571a1c76027fe979077\">Neutrogena Razor Defense facial scrub<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7895569\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=ace46001525d1571a1c76027fe979077&amp;_cb=1485449805767\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. \u00a0It&#8217;ll get rid of dead skins cells and raise your whisker a bit.<\/p>\n<p>Once your face is prepped, <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_5431844\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Swedish-Obsidian-Acrylic-Stallion\/dp\/B01GDZJ4BQ\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=f65a37e907b5922f681d27d9beb5b44c&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"shaving brush\" data-amzn-link-id=\"f65a37e907b5922f681d27d9beb5b44c\">grab your brush<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5431844\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=f65a37e907b5922f681d27d9beb5b44c&amp;_cb=1485575209368\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>, soap and razor. \u00a0The adventure begins!<\/p>\n<p>Youtube is loaded with many &#8220;how to&#8221; videos on the proper technique for wet shaving. \u00a0You can check those out at your leisure. \u00a0But, briefly, here&#8217;s the recommended method:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a good hot shower to soften the beard and open your pores.<\/li>\n<li>In a shaving bowl whip a god thick lather.<\/li>\n<li>Paint the lather on your face.<\/li>\n<li>Holding your razor at approximately a 30 degree angle, take short strokes to remove the whisker. \u00a0(This is only the first pass, a second, or possible third pass will be needed.)<\/li>\n<li>After completely shaving the face, rinse and check for areas that may need more attention.<\/li>\n<li>Now, lather the face once more. \u00a0This will be the second shave pass.<\/li>\n<li>If needed, do a third pass. \u00a0The way I do shaving passes are: Pass one is with the grain, Pass two is down across the grain, and pass three is against the grain. \u00a0This third pass always results in a BBS (Baby Butt Smooth) shave. \u00a0Not to worry, <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_1038164\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=b43cb2fb59369808d57c34c66dce2c37&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"The Godfather Razor \" data-amzn-link-id=\"b43cb2fb59369808d57c34c66dce2c37\">The Godfather Razor <\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1038164\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=b43cb2fb59369808d57c34c66dce2c37&amp;_cb=1485456900020\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>allows you to do three complete passes without acquiring any nicks, cuts or irritation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And remember these key points when wet shaving with a safety razor:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t press. Let the blade glide over the skin. \u00a0Let the weight of the razor do the work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have a good lather on your face (and learn how to make a good lather).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to take short strokes and keep the blade at the proper 30 degree angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve shaved an area and removed the lather, do not go over the bare area again. \u00a0Wait to do the next full, complete pass with a fresh layer of lather having been applied.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change out blades when they start showing signs of dullness. \u00a0Blades are cheap, so I change out blades after three shaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Afterward, apply a god moisturizing after shave balm. \u00a0<a id=\"amznPsBmLink_5676006\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Neutrogena-Razor-Defense-Shave-Lotion\/dp\/B00JOLMTMI\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=25786ed52a2132366495a0e6bb665a5d&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"neutrogena razor defense post shave lotion\" data-amzn-link-id=\"25786ed52a2132366495a0e6bb665a5d\">Neutrogena Men&#8217;s Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5676006\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=25786ed52a2132366495a0e6bb665a5d&amp;_cb=1485457964879\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> is very good. \u00a0And a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Neutrogena-Razor-Defense-Shave-Lotion\/dp\/B00JOLMTMI\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=25786ed52a2132366495a0e6bb665a5d&amp;linkCode=ktl\">3 pack<\/a> is very affordably priced.<\/p>\n<p>Slather some on your newly shaved face and you&#8217;re done!<\/p>\n<p>Post shave, I do a quick cleanup of my tools to keep them in top shape. \u00a0This includes rinsing and drying each piece of my razor (cap, base plate, and handle), patting the razor blade dry (carefully!), and rinsing and drying the shaving brush.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"amznPsBmLink_2515723\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=c0c77c3cfb5772442445e1064045e4ed&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"godfather razor\" data-amzn-link-id=\"c0c77c3cfb5772442445e1064045e4ed\">Get the razor<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2515723\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=c0c77c3cfb5772442445e1064045e4ed&amp;_cb=1485459539357\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> and <a href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.com\/deshaving-20\">other tools<\/a> and give it ago! \u00a0You&#8217;ll soon agree with many other wet shavers throughout the years, that the best part of the day is your morning shave!<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Ad 3 Notepad look --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5949253053296061\" data-ad-slot=\"5549356691\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you&#8217;ve decided to give wet shaving a try, but you&#8217;re a bit confused about which razor, soap, etc. to purchase and use. In the above video, I show you my personal choices for the tools that will give you\u00a0great results when you take your very first wet shave. \u00a0I&#8217;m very confident that these items [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1467],"tags":[1622,1376,1621,1361,1363,1393],"class_list":["post-8742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-wet-shaving","tag-beginner","tag-de-shaving","tag-godfather-razor","tag-safety-razor","tag-vikings-blade","tag-wet-shaving"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8742"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8742\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8774,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8742\/revisions\/8774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}