Perhaps the biggest sin according to traditional shavers is not using one of these new fangled cartridge razors, but in using canned shaving creams/gels. These canned products are looked down upon for a number of reasons: they are comparatively more expensive than traditional products, they are not environmentally friendly, no one really knows what's in them (hence "Canned Goo"), and there is no hydration. Last week we touched upon the topic of hydration when it comes to the shave experience and noted that it was in fact one of the key elements in a good shave. Most people who use canned goo simply apply it to their faces and shave away without concerns for proper moisturization of the skin. If you are to use canned goo, definitely wet your face down before hand and perhaps even mix the goo with some agua so that it has some real moisture in it and not some chemical lubricants in it that act as "moisturizing agents". Yes, canned goo has artificial lubricants in it. Traditional shavers are all about the "wet-shave" and "wet shaving" is the thing they hold most dear. Most traditional shavers will overlook your use of the Spishack Mach20 if you at least try to get a wet shave.
One thing to note about any canned good is that it is trying to emulate a nice lathering soap. Of course you should try to go for the real deal, but it does take time and it can be a pain in the butt. Regardless of whether or not your canned goo is a gel or a cream or the new "5 blade" ultra hydration gel or cream, you can rest assured that is has a basic pH nature. The basic nature of soaps helps the soap remove some of the acidic buildup on your face, but it also serves an interesting purpose: it weakens the hair. A high pH soap (more basic) will actually begin to destroy the ends of your stubble during the time it is on your face and it is actually important to lather your face and leave it on instead of just beginning to shave immediately. The recommended time to wait is between 1 to 3 minutes. If you wait that long, and your face begins to get soar from the lather then you are having a reaction to one of the chemicals in the goo/soap (probably some fragrance) and should consider switching products. It is highly suggested that the next time you shave you lather up and wait a whole minute before you begin. You won't see night and day differences, but it may just make the experience a little bit better and why not try and pamper yourself?
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