Facial hair

[JdelaSilviera]

I still look like a kid, and decided to let grow a small moustache and beard. The perfect "size" comes after 2 days of using my razor. Is it possible to keep the moustache and beard at the same size everyday with a scissor or something? Guys with facial hair please help

 

[TheMale]

yup
i do it all the time with a (trimmer - i actually don't know how to say that) you know the thing that the hairdresser use
you can actually set the size
personally i think that 1 or 2 mm is the perfect size

 

[Duracell_Bunny]

There are plenty of beard trimmers available that will let you select different cutting lenghs.

Although I would recommended having a clean shave every 2-3 days. After trimming it feels very brissly and sharp - if your seeing any chicks regulary they will complain of getting stubble rashes. You could light a match on there.

A clean shave just feels and looks that much more better after it has grown as the hairs will be thinner. If you just trim like, every other day the hairs will keep getting thicker.

Although if you have a problem with ingrowing hairs trimming might be your preference.

 

[TheMale]

duracell it depend on your beard
some people like me have flexible facial hair i can use a trimmer and my beard still good and soft
in the other hand some people have strong facial hair and its really uncomfortable for people around them

 

[PDubb75]

I had a goatee for about 6 years straight. If I kept it trimmed, my ex never had an issue with it hurting her, and actually always told me to keep it when I would debate shaving it. (It is gone now, FYI)

Just do a search for "beard trimmer" and plenty will come up. Here is one, for example: http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=JxzyTZzrN4L00gHLl7zaCw&ved=0CGsQ8wIwAQ

You can find them at any Wal-Mart, Sears, pharmacy, etc. They are pretty cheap, too. Great investment and necessary for anyone with facial hair.

One thing I want to add, for you or anyone else who is clean shaven (at least somewhere on their face). I HIGHLY recommend using a double-edge razor, with a shaving brush and real shaving cream. I can't emphasize enough the improvement of my shaves and skin since going to a DE razor. It does take a little longer to shave, but I feel it is well worth it. Those Mach5 razors and all that are such crap. They cause insane irritation for many people, they are expensive over time, and they are a recycling nightmare (meh). You can get a very good shaving brush for around $40-$50 that can last you 25 years, the DE razor will last a lifetime, and only need the razor blades themselves replaced (very cheap). The real shaving cream is the biggest expense, but it is worth it. If you wanted to cut costs, you could always use your normal cream, and you will still notice a difference with a DE razor and brush.

 

[joverby]

Ya, the Mach5 does give me really bad irritation. I think I'll consider the DE razor.

 

[BadNews]

Haha, I just decided to grow out some facial hair a few days ago myself...totally new territory for me! So far responses have been good, but I'm kinda uncertain, probably because I'm not used to it. PDubb, can you post a link to a decent "double edge" razor so I know what I should be looking for? Also, how much do I want to spend to make sure I get a decent razor?

Thanks in advance!

 

[PDubb75]

PDubb, can you post a link to a decent "double edge" razor so I know what I should be looking for? Also, how much do I want to spend to make sure I get a decent razor?

Thanks in advance!

I purchased Set #1, and I am very happy with it: http://thesuperiorshave.com/Safety_Razor_Gift_Sets.html

The Merkur 34C is a highly recommended razor, especially for those learning to use DE razors. I am very happy with it. You can get a very different shave simply by changing the razor blade itself, so it is good to find what works best for you. The set provides 10 blades from 3 different brands. I really like the "Feather" blades (Yellow package).

There are many different brushes to choose from, but the brushes in these gift sets are pretty nice. I think it is a great value.

The shaving cream itself in this set is ok. Nothing too special, but it's good enough to not make the set a waste. I am, however, looking forward to getting a better cream once I run out. I've heard very good things about the cream in Gift Set #3.

So, Set #1 is $125, free shipping. And in that, you are getting a razor you can use for life, a brush you can use for roughly 25 years if taken care of properly, 30 razor blades, and shaving cream (well, shaving soap, actually) that I have been using for 3 months and still have 3/4 left. I think it's a much better deal than getting disposables and overpriced cans of horribly made "shaving cream".

But like I said, it does take more time to shave. The process takes me about 15 minutes to create the lather and actually shave. There is also a learning curve to DE razors, and some important techniques you need to learn, or else you can really hurt yourself. It took me about a month to become really comfortable with it, and I'll never look back now.

If enough people are interested, I may start a thread with some tips, techniques and good links, so that we don't completely hijack this thread!