Sawsheezle's Shave Blog #2: Pre-gaming

The first thing to know about shaving is that it begins well before you actually put the razor to your face. Ideally, it begins when you wake up. You should wake up with the mindset that you are going to shave that morning. You should probably plant that idea in your head the night before as well thought out shaves often provide the most satisfaction. If you can't do this on your own, I do run an Inception business on the side. In unrelated news, after watching that movie I thought it was a comedy not unlike how Capital_Prototype thought "The Wrestler" was supposed to be a comedy but turned out to be a serious movie-film. Anyway, back to the pre-shave routine; it is a vital part of the overall shave experience: a bad preparation will result in a less than ideal shave. Shaving is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, so why not pamper yourself?

One of the secrets to a great shave is moisture. Unlike with those electric razors that want your face as dry as possible, a shave with a razor blade should be done under moist conditions. Your face should be well hydrated for reasons twofold: one, it will help prevent you from getting razor burn and cutting yourself and two, your facial hair will be at its softest and easiest to cut when it is well hydrated. Moisture is king. To ensure a well hydrated shave, always shave right after you get out of the shower. Try not to dry off your face if you can because the towel will absorb the moisture from your face and dry it out again. Another thing to make sure is that you wash your face in the shower. Any soap or wash or scrub will be fine, but you can maximize your goal of hydration by using a product that will help to moisturize your face. To do this, use an oil based product that will simultaneously clean your face and moisturize it. A favorite example of the sheezle's is Noxzema.

To use the Noxzema, simply rub it all over your face and let stand for a minute or so. Try to use the product as the last thing you do in the shower so as to prevent yourself from clogging up those pores with some fancy conditioner that you will rinse out of your hair. Give the Noxzema a shot before you shave the next time, it may be the first step towards taking your shave to the next level.