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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Rawgutts on April 25, 2017, 02:36:48 PM

Title: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: Rawgutts on April 25, 2017, 02:36:48 PM
Hey all,

So I have been a shower shaver for basically since I went bald.   I will be going on a river cruise and will not have access to a ton of water to shave like I normally do in the shower.    So I need tips, should I use oil based, gel etc out of the shower or should I buy a electric and keep it stubbly?    I know this seems kind of silly but I would rather hear from the pros than go out and test a bunch of junk on my head in the sink.

Any advice would be great thank you,

Cheers
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: slybeard on April 25, 2017, 05:43:35 PM
How many days will you be on the boat?  If not too long, then I would just skip shaving.  A cheap electric would be my next option.  But, if you really want to keep it smooth, you can shave with a small amount of water.  Jut be prepared, it will be more difficult without the help of the shower moisturizing your scalp.
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: Jordan1991 on April 25, 2017, 06:49:04 PM
I'd reccomend showering, fill the sink and shave as usual. I occasionally shave at the sink and find I get the same results as in the shower.
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: bennett11 on April 26, 2017, 06:01:59 AM
Frankly I have never shaved in the shower and have been shaving head for many years.  Use sink and keep head moist and lathed,  shave largely by feel.
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: Laser Man on April 26, 2017, 06:20:01 AM
You can get a good shave using the sink.  No need to look for a different razor or shaving cream.  Just get your scalp wet, lather up and make sure to keep the lather moist. 
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: _Dan_ on May 06, 2017, 09:56:52 PM
if you decide to pick up an electric shaver it's worth noting that the top end foil shavers  can get incredibly close these days. I.e. the Panasonic arc 5 or braun 7 series or above

to the point where it's almost as smooth as a blade..but not quite
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: Montana on May 07, 2017, 11:54:49 AM
I currently use an inexpensive Remington wet/dry shaver and Cremo.

I wet my head, wet the Cremo, lather up my cranium and keep the shaver wet by running it under the faucet. I use little water and I get a decent result.

Not perfect, I"ll admit because there must be something better, faster smoother etc, but for now it is just fine.
Title: Re: Out of Shower Shaving Specialists Needed
Post by: nuts on May 07, 2017, 08:59:06 PM
Shaving in the  shower is potentially a waste of water. Use the sink and if you don't  want to clog the drain use a bowl in the sink.  Gives just as good a shave.