Shave like a Gentleman

For Centuries man has been searching for a way to effectively clean his mug, from sharpened stone to modern day Iridium derived razors. Shaving is a right of passage that is ussually passed down from father to son or painfully mastered through adolescent trial and error. The undeniable truth is that whether your a street bum or the Price of Bahrain, we all dsire the "perfect shave."

Having been blessed/cursed with more testosterone then a Stud ranch, I have gone to great lenghts to discover the pure art of Shaving (not the P&G brand). No matter how lucky one is in the looks department, if you have a sloppy shave or bad skin, then I hope you at least drive a nice car.

A gentleman should approach his shave like any other glorified ritual. Ask yourself,

Do you rush to wash/wax you prized 911 Turbo ?
Race in and out of your barber shop before getting the correct fade/cut?
or Satisfy the needs of your women completely before laying to slumber?

I didn't think so, one must approach his shave with the same execution and consideration.

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I will discuss the exact execution of a timeless shave next


Step 1.
Wash your face with hot water
Before stepping out of a hot shower, be sure to soak your face in the hot water for a moment or two to help open your pores and soften your beard. Pat your face softly but keep the skin damp. This keeps your stubble soft until you can apply the shaving gel that will maintain that softness

Step 2.
Apply a pre-shave oil followed by a generous amount of shave cream. The shave oil has natural extracts that keep the razor gliding smoothly across your delicate skin. Let the shave cream absorb into your bears for at least 2 minutes (crucial) to help raise the hair follicle and to keep your beard soft.

3. Execute the shave with a clean blade. A typical razor should last 2-4 shaves depending on your beard type.        
Maintain short strokes in the direction of the grain, then re apply cream and finish of against the grain.

4. Wash your face with cold water to help close pores and to cool the skin. Follow with a alcohol free balm to ensure hydration and calm irritation.

5. Enjoy life!

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