Tips for Wet Shaving » Preparation, Technique and Care

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Many people still haven’t fully embraced wet shaving. Time commitment, risk of injury—the image of wet shaving among men is mixed.

We show how preparation, technique, and care work and can even become a soothing ritual.

What is wet shaving?

In wet shaving, the hair is cut directly at the skin with the blade, whereas in dry shaving, it is cut just above the base.

As the term suggests, wet shaving uses water, along with shaving soap or shaving foam.

These soften and swell the beard hairs, allowing them to be cleanly cut with the razor. For optimal shaving results, this method remains the gold standard!

You can find a razor or shaving brush in the shaving products section of the shop.

What do I need for wet shaving?

For wet shaving, you need, in addition to a good and especially sharp razor, a shaving brush, shaving soap, a shaving bowl, and depending on whether the razor is a shavette with replaceable blades or a classic razor, a strop.

Razors need to be sharpened on it. We clearly prefer the shavette due to its more practical handling.

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With good, properly sharp stainless steel blades like the ones you get from us, you can achieve an optimal shave without constantly having to hone the blades.

Guide to Wet Shaving

Proper wet shaving requires several steps. Although, we prefer to refer to them more as care steps rather than actual work steps.

Why not see the shaving procedure as a ritual, a piece of daily me-time?

Proper Preparation

It all starts with the right preparation.

• The facial cleansing comes first. This removes dirt and sebum from your skin. Use a suitable face wash and an exfoliant once a week. When your skin is clean, the razor glides better afterward.
  
  
• Next, you need to soak your beard stubble with shaving foam, gel, or soap. Mix the shaving soap or apply the foam or gel directly to your skin. Leave it on for two to three minutes. The skin softens, and the beard hairs swell, making them easier to shave.

It’s important how you apply the shaving foam.

Be sure not to be too stingy and apply it with a good shaving brush in circular motions. We have had good experiences with our shaving soap. It lathers effectively and is completely free of chemicals.

Getting Started with Wet Shaving

The shaving itself requires one thing above all: your calm. Quick and hasty is not the way here.

• Hold the razor at about a 30 - 40% angle to the skin (risk of injury if you hold it too flat or too steep) and glide either with or against the grain. With the grain is gentler on the skin, while against the grain gives a smoother result.
  
  
• Always start from top to bottom. Begin at the ears, work your way across the cheeks to the nose, mouth area, and chin. The neck is done last.
  
  
• Let the razor simply glide - do not apply pressure during the strokes, otherwise, you risk injury. Keep the skin constantly taut.

How to Care for Your Skin After Wet Shaving

Once you are finished with shaving, it’s time to soothe and care for the skin. Shaving inherently affects your skin.

1. Rinse off the shaving foam with cold water. This also immediately closes the pores.
   
   
2. Pat the excess with a clean towel dry.
   
   
3. Then apply aftershave for disinfecting.
   
   
4. Small cuts can be additionally soothed with a alum stick. It stops small bleeding.
   
   
5. Finish with a good moisturizer - either a lotion or a moisturizer. It hydrates your skin and soothes irritated areas.

Expert tip: Pay attention to high-quality products for post-shave care. Microplastics and chemical ingredients are not good for freshly shaved skin.

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5 Tips for Wet Shaving

In addition to the right technique and care, there are a few tips to make wet shaving even better.

1. Change Blades Regularly

If you use a shavette, change the blades regularly.

Blunt blades no longer glide over the skin but rather scrape it, making it rough and leading to shaving burn.

2. Use Alum Stone for Bleeding

We consider the alum stone to be the perfect shaving companion.

It addresses micro-injuries to the skin, stops minor bleeding, and soothes irritated skin areas. The results are immediately visible. Therefore, we see it as a true all-rounder for shaving.

It’s really easy to use: moisten with cold water and gently press it onto the skin.

3. Use a High-Quality Wet Razor

Make sure to use a high-quality wet razor.

Avoid cheap blades or disposable razors. They pose a high risk for micro-injuries. Your skin suffers from inferior blades, especially if you have sensitive skin.

4. The Best Time for Wet Shaving

The best time for wet shaving is in the morning, half an hour after waking up and before breakfast. This is when your facial muscles are firmest, and the risk of skin injury is lowest.

5. Rinse the Blade Clean

After each shave, you should thoroughly rinse the blade. Hold it under running warm water and rinse thoroughly. A dirty blade clogs up and causes skin irritations and pimples.

Never clean the razor with tools like scissors or small brushes. This damages the blade.

What Should You Avoid During Wet Shaving?

Here are some mistakes you should definitely avoid during wet shaving:

You don't rinse your razor: It’s important to rinse the razor under running water after each stroke to remove beard hairs from the blade.

Otherwise, the risk of injury increases, and the result of your wet shave may be less clean.

Shaving the same area twice without reapplying foam: There’s no room for stress and hurry in wet shaving.

To avoid unnecessary irritation, never shave the same spot twice without applying fresh foam first.

You don’t change your razor blade: For hygienic reasons, you should change the blade of your safety razor at regular intervals. This is the only way to ensure a thorough wet shave.

Conclusion

We believe that a wet shave is much more than a necessary evil in the early morning. It is a ritual where you take time for yourself every morning. And honestly: when do we take time for ourselves during the day? For us, (wet) shaving has real significance.

How about you? A welcome time for yourself or just a rush?

What interests you from these articles? Just follow the link to the article

• Shaving with a straight razor
• Wet or dry shaving
• Proper shaving with a safety razor
• Shaving against the grain
• Proper use of shaving soap
• Shaving foam, shaving soap, or shaving cream