Most men turn to electric shaving out of necessity. They either don’t have the time for the traditional blade and brush or the nicks, razor burn and ingrown hairs that some of us experience make electric shaving the only viable option. But can you take electric shaving to the next level? Read along to find out. For me, shaving with a blade often ended up in a bloody mess. Literally. I tried lots of shaving creams, pre-shave products and quality razors, but for my type of skin and facial hair none of them seemed to work. I particularly suffered from razor burn and my thick stubble didn’t make things any easier. After the foil of my old Braun razor finally gave in, I bought a wet/dry Panasonic that could be used in the shower or with shaving cream. Without having too much expectations I decided to give it a go. And I’m so glad I did it because for me it was a massive improvement. I tried various techniques, shaving creams and electric razors throughout the years, some of them ve...
In a previous article I shared my recommendations for shaving with an electric razor and shaving cream. For the gentlemen out there that don’t have the time or just don’t want to mess around with creams and gels since the days of the brush and blade are way behind, here are my top 10 tips for getting the closest and the most comfortable dry shave. 1. Keep it dry. This goes for both the shaver and your skin. One of the most common mistakes is to wash your face or take a shower prior to a shave. You’ll want your face to be as dry as possible to ensure a comfortable shave. Any kind of moisture will have a negative impact on the quality of your shave and cause discomfort. Also, if you just cleaned your razor make sure it is fully dried. For some men using an electric pre-shave lotion or powder works wonders. Lectric shave or Afta from Mennen are two good options. 2. Make sure your razor is properly charged. Shaving when the battery is almost out of juice will lead to pulling an...