Shaving Razors for Men

Nov 23
08:44

2007

Juliet Cohen

Juliet Cohen

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Some razors are made of lightweight plastic and are disposable, some have heavy handles and only disposable heads and others come in the electric form.

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Shaving does have its advantages though. Shaving is one of those glorious male traditions that used to be passed down from father to son. There are many different brands and types of electric razors for men. The perfect shave has three ingredients: a good razor,Shaving Razors for Men Articles a good brush, and glycerin-based shaving cream. The perfect shave is what all men strive for every morning when they bring their razor up their chin. If a man uses an electric razor for purely shaving, there are many brands that carry very basic electric razors for men. There are ones that can be used in the shower or used when the skin is wet. Always use quality mens' razors, with the sharpest blades available. Avoid disposable razors with low-grade steel blades that bend when shaving. Select a razor blade that suits your technique.

A good badger-hair shaving brush is the single most important ingredient in getting the perfect shave -- if you change no part of your shaving routine except to add a good shaving brush to the mix. There are many different types of razors for shaving unwanted hairs. Blades can be of different types, double blades or loose double blades are also used in these razors. Disposable razors might be the perfect choice for those looking for a close shave without the worry of changing out the head. These are inexpensive and come in all different varieties. Safety blade razor are traditional loose, double edged razors and single and twine-blade cartridge razor.

The straight razor must be properly looked after in order to ensure the maintenance and long life of this traditional men's accessory. Traditional razors razors also offer close, smooth shaves. These are very similar to disposable razors. Electric razors are also good options for those who are on the go or who travel frequently and need a quick shave without the water or shaving lotion. Many times a man uses an electric razor if they are on the go as well as when they are at work or at the gym. This kind of razor generally plugs into the wall and often also, has a charging dock so that the razor will have power when it is not plugged in. The charging life of the razor depends on the brand. There is no common rule for sharpening of straight razors; sometimes it is sufficient to sharpen.

Shaving Tips For Men

1. Always first, shave in the same direction as hair growth, this prevents in-growth to a large extent.

2. Using your shaving brush, lather the face in a circular motion.

3. Use an exfoliate such as a facial cleanser.

4. Use a sharp blade.

5. Shaving with grain means shaving in the direction of how the hair grows on your face.

6. After shaving, apply an oil-free moisturizer to soothe and protect the face.