Post-Shave: OAM - Oli del benessere sensitive skin toner; Alterra Men sensitive ASB
Passes & Info: 2 passes on both dome and face (minus the 'stache area). A few blood spots all around due to a new blade and some redness on the neck again. OK shave.
Damn folks, it’s already November. Time flies by, right?
Anyway, I picked yet another mild razor and good soap to dial my technique for face shaving in again. I used a fresh BIC blade though and they’re unusually keen out of the box. A few blood spots were there on my head and face - can’t really call them nicks or weepers since a) I don’t feel them, they just appear and b) they stop bleeding after rinsing with cold water or using an aftershave toner.
I also have to admit that I still struggle with technique. Especially with missing certain spots - once I put my glasses back on, I actually had to get a few missed hairs under my jawbone. There’s also the fact that I have a resting five o’clock shadow due to my pale skin and dark facial hair. Which actually doesn’t bother me, since it looks kinda cool. The downside is that I often have to rely on feel for a close shave, much like for my head shaves. In general though, I enjoy trying something new. I don’t expect to be able to do daily face shaves, but at least every other day should be possible.
01.11.2025 - Moustache November
Damn folks, it’s already November. Time flies by, right?
Anyway, I picked yet another mild razor and good soap to dial my technique for face shaving in again. I used a fresh BIC blade though and they’re unusually keen out of the box. A few blood spots were there on my head and face - can’t really call them nicks or weepers since a) I don’t feel them, they just appear and b) they stop bleeding after rinsing with cold water or using an aftershave toner.
I also have to admit that I still struggle with technique. Especially with missing certain spots - once I put my glasses back on, I actually had to get a few missed hairs under my jawbone. There’s also the fact that I have a resting five o’clock shadow due to my pale skin and dark facial hair. Which actually doesn’t bother me, since it looks kinda cool. The downside is that I often have to rely on feel for a close shave, much like for my head shaves. In general though, I enjoy trying something new. I don’t expect to be able to do daily face shaves, but at least every other day should be possible.
Hope y’all have a great weekend!