Shaving against the grain

[jamesh75]

I only shave against the grain.  I tried with the grain once and it just wasn't a close enough shave.  I know a lot of guys shave with the grain, then go back and go against the grain.  For me, that would cause too much irritation.

[ycartt]

Against the grain always here.  Usually shave against the grain, rinse, re-lather, shave a 2nd time against the grain then cold rinse all in the shower.

Good luck!

[BaldnBearded]

i have to shave against the grain as well.its completely uneffective if i shave with the grain.Same holds true with my beard, always have to shave agaisn tthe grain

[sellitman]

I too shave against the grain. I wash my head and face then put King Of Shaves , shaving oil on top, wiping the excess off on my face. I think use Head Slick Cream on top and wipe the excess off also on my face. I then shave my face and then my dome. By the time I shave my dome the oil and the cream have had their time to soften the forest.

I then pop into the shower and cool it off with some cool water.

Voila!

[Antimidas]

Gotta say, I am not really a big fan of switching the shower from hot to cold.     But it does help prevent razor burn and tighten the scalp.  Does a pretty good job of waking you up too.