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2. Preparing the face. Those who desire a particularly smooth shave (or who have sensitive skin) might wish to apply a glycerine-based Skin Food; this protects the skin and helps the razor to glide smoothly across the face. (This is also good preparation for those who electric shave.) Massaging the Skin Food against the growth of the beard also helps to lift the beard in readiness for the lather and shaving.
We recommend traditional English glycerine based shaving creams and soaps which help to keep the skin and beard warm and wet during the shave. Alcohol based shaving foams and gels have the opposite effect, dispersing moisture and cooling the skin, which can cause irritation whilst shaving. If you use a brush we recommend Edwin Jagger shaving brushes. Each brush is hand made and densely filled with a minimum of 13 grammes of Best or Super badger hair (Super badger is softer). Edwin Jagger brushes are designed for comfort and guarantee many years of quality shaving. 4. The razor. Always use a quality razor with the sharpest blades available, avoid disposable razors with low-grade steel blades that bend when shaving.
Select a blade that suits your technique; cut-throat and safety razors for the competent and well tutored wet shaver, Gillette® Sensor® for those who require precision shaving around the moustache, beard and sideburns and Gillette® Mach 3® for wet shavers wanting an extra smooth shave. The revolutionary Mach 3® triple blade has an advanced lubricating strip, which indicates when the blade no longer provides a close shave. We recommend Edwin Jagger shaving razors, manufactured to the highest standards, assembled by hand in Sheffield, England and incorporating the latest Gillette shaving systems. Edwin Jagger has an international reputation for designing and manufacturing perfectly balanced shaving razors, each providing a secure and comfortable grip during wet shaving. 5. The shave. Make sure you use a sharp blade that has been warmed in the sink or under hot running water. Shave with the grain of your beard, or move the blade sideways across the growth in awkward areas such as the chin and under the nose. Never shave against the grain as this pulls the skin in the wrong direction causing small cuts and 'grazing' to the skin and is the most common cause of 'razor burn', ingrown hairs and shaving rash. Rinse the face thoroughly with cool water to close the pores and pat the face dry with a soft towel. Use an anti-septic Alum Block to treat any small nicks or cuts, which occurred during shaving.
Products containing alcohol should not be applied to the skin immediately after shaving as this may inflame the skin and cause dryness. For best results cologne and other fragrances should be applied to the 'hot spots' behind the earlobes and on the sides of the neck. (Skin Foods and moisturisers are perfect for the electric shaver.) For further information or advice please contact us.
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