Shaving

[DWarrior]

I find that I can never get a close shave without going against the grain.

Share your techniques, so I can improve my shaving xp.

[bmwguy525]

get a better razor with more blades

[acidca]

Is this against the grain?
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[DWarrior]

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Is this against the grain?
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yes

[icetonez]

Try shaving sideways. Closer shave than with the grain with less razor burn than against the grain.

[LionelHutz00]

For me to get a close shave, I need to shave in three different directions: up, down and sideways (away from the center of my neck).

[DWarrior]

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For me to get a close shave, I need to shave in three different directions: up, down and sideways (away from the center of my neck).

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That's usually how I do it too, I shave it down before going against the grain. It hurts to do it more than 2 days in a row though, so I'm probably doing it wrong.

I might do what icetonez said.

I'm beginning to notice though that 95% of the men I see really don't shave close at all, so lately I've just been doing it once just to keep the stubble to a minimum.

[Michael Fish]

Get yourself a straight razor, been using one for years it's the best shave you'll get.

[tannenj]

shaving is a huge beat.

but i recommend this stuff:

[onthebutton]

I just switched to wet-shaving (brush + REAL shaving cream + safety razor) and it flat out rules. I'll never use a disposable/cartridge razor again.