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Do you shave with or against the grain?

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  • 23-04-2012 9:46pm
    #1
    supernova84
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    I shave against the grain and I like it. Most people I would imagine shave with the grain? Which way inclined are you?
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    #2
    Temptamperu
    Registered Users Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭Temptamperu


    I find you get a closer shave against the grain, but I also hear that you can get weird lumps in your skin that get infected. Never happened and im shaving over ten years now.


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    CageWager
    Registered Users Posts: 545 ✭✭✭CageWager


    very much depends on what im shaving ;)


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    im invisible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,373 ✭✭✭im invisible


    i shave towards my chin, whatever way that is


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    #5
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    With, then across and finally against the grain - a proper three pass shave with a DE or straight razor.

    Shaving against the grain only causes problems if you haven't prepped properly or are using poor shaving gear.


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    #6
    Snowie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,048 ✭✭✭✭Snowie


    I haven't wet shaved in about 4 years :pac:


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    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Firstly 'with' if stubble or longer, then finish with 'against' to get as close as possible.

    'Against' can cause ingrown hairs, especially if shaving longer ones.


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    .SONIC.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 777 ✭✭✭.SONIC.


    i do both, start with then finish against. gives a much cleaner shave!


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    LaVail
    Registered Users Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭LaVail


    I shave with the grain at first and when most of the hair is off then I shave against the grain.

    Bought 6 gillette fusion proglide blades yesterday too and they cost me nearly €25 :eek:

    Mother of Jaysus..


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    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Snowie wrote: »
    I haven't wet shaved in about 4 years :pac:


    :eek:

    My skin hurts at the thought.


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    #11
    CardBordWindow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭CardBordWindow


    I've a beard for years!
    But i'd always have shaved with the grain to get rid of the big stuff, and then against the grain to finish.


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    #12
    Where To
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭Where To


    Which way is which?


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    My name is URL
    Registered Users Posts: 25,060 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    I shave once against the grain, and once with the grain to catch the stragglers. Really though, there is no 'grain'. Facial hair grows in at least 15 directions so you're always at risk of tearing your face off.


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    stoneill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,610 ✭✭✭stoneill


    First shave is with the grain.
    Then wash and rinse.
    Second shave is against the grain.
    Wash and rinse.
    Pat dry and moisturise.


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    Red Hand
    Registered Users Posts: 4,986 ✭✭✭Red Hand


    When I do shave it's with the grain. I seem to cut myself more when going against.


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    neil_hosey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭neil_hosey


    stoneill wrote: »
    First shave is with the grain.
    Then wash and rinse.
    Second shave is against the grain.
    Wash and rinse.
    Pat dry and moisturise.

    thats a lot of effort.


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    #17
    im invisible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,373 ✭✭✭im invisible


    I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.


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    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    im invisible wrote: »
    I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

    hows your vag?


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    cocoshovel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,041 ✭✭✭cocoshovel


    I shave down the ways with everything above the jaw line. Up the ways with everything below. :confused:


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    Aint Eazy Being Cheezy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,629 ✭✭✭Aint Eazy Being Cheezy


    Bunch of poofs. Lighter and a can of lynx singes that bad boy off in seconds


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    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    jar_of_coins wrote: »
    Bunch of poofs. Lighter and a can of lynx singes that bad boy off in seconds

    How you handle deflossing your back, sack and crack is your own business.


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    #22
    Jen Pigs Fly
    Registered Users Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭Jen Pigs Fly


    I dont shave, I wax.


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    #23
    Ninap
    Registered Users Posts: 528 ✭✭✭Ninap


    im invisible wrote: »
    I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

    Followed by a little light disembowelling (while listening to Phil Collins).


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    #24
    Pride Fighter
    Registered Users Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    Radharc na Sleibhte wrote: »
    hows your vag?

    Watch the film American Psycho


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    tuxy
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    Pride Fighter wrote: »
    Watch the film American Psycho

    Read the book first

    american-psycho.jpg


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    Snowie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,048 ✭✭✭✭Snowie


    BX 19 wrote: »
    :eek:

    My skin hurts at the thought.

    beard trimmer I much prefer it...

    Im a man why the hell do i want to the face of a boy ? :confused:


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    shopaholic01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,916 ✭✭✭shopaholic01


    im invisible wrote: »
    I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.


    But do you actually shave?? No mention of it here ......


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    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    shopaholic01 wrote: »
    But do you actually shave?? No mention of it here ......

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGeAMVK75T4


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    Jimoslimos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,930 ✭✭✭Jimoslimos


    With and across on sides/cheeks
    With and against on chin

    Wax everywhere else;)


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    ygolometsipe
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭ygolometsipe


    I shave across the grain!


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    #31
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    With, then across and finally against the grain - a proper three pass shave with a DE or straight razor.

    Shaving against the grain only causes problems if you haven't prepped properly or are using poor shaving gear.

    Ah, a shave snob. I suppose we're all snobs about something though. I'm a beer snob.

    Against the grain. With doesn't make any sense.


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