I’m average as to time spent shaving (2 min). I use the minimum number of strokes shaving. (No time to waste.) I’m with the pack on nicks. Average man takes 200 average strokes to shave…REALLY? And, I want to meet a man that spends 25 minutes shaving with 700 strokes. This WSJ article goes on to dispel some myths. Here’s the facts:
- More blades = Better shave (I believe this…Gillette has me fully brainwashed)
- Water temperature matters (hot is good) (I believe this…)
- Pre-Shave routine. Clean face = better shave (Makes sense…)
- Use Brush to apply shaving cream (Hmmm. Not a believer…)
- Moisturize before shaving to avoid irritation (Come on. Men don’t use moisturizer before shaving)
- Toss blades when they are tugging (Forget the blue strip turning white. Marketing gimmick. Although it does get into my head.)
- Go With the Grain (For years, I thought that going against the grain gave you a closer shave.)
- No cure for nicks (I have a lot of opportunity to practice here. I will find something.)
See full article and Video @ WSJ: In Search of the Perfect Shave: Calling out the Myths
