Poll

When shaving your head, do you shave against the grain or with it?

Against the grain
69 (92%)
With the grain
6 (8%)

Total Members Voted: 67

« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 6   Go Down

Author Topic: Against the grain?  (Read 32397 times)

Offline Lex Luethor

  • Sly Jr.
  • **
  • Posts: 52
  • This *is* my happy face.
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2006, 12:24:39 PM »
With shaving, as with life, I'm an against-the-grain type guy.
Logged

BigBaldie

  • Guest
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2006, 11:21:11 PM »
I voted "againsdt the grain" but I actually go both with and against.  That's the only way that I am able to make sure I haven't missed any spots.
Logged

Offline Professor Melon

  • Professor Melon
  • Super Sly
  • ****
  • Posts: 399
  • Professor Melon
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2006, 12:11:02 PM »
 :) I go with the grain on the first pass and then against the grain on the second, and, if need be, subsequent passes to eliminate all stubble that can be tactilely detected. Professor Melon
Logged
Embrace the bald truth

Offline PBurke

  • Sly Moderator
  • Sly Nobility
  • *****
  • Posts: 6392
  • Country: us
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2006, 11:20:30 AM »
whichever direction makes it smooth. my problem is two small flat moles that get nicked once in awhile.
Logged


Treat people with respect, or just ignore them!

Offline Christian

  • Sly Jr.
  • **
  • Posts: 82
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2006, 07:29:13 AM »
I definitly used to prefer shaving against the grain - other ways it doesn't get as smooth as I want it to have.

Logged

Offline AdamsvilleAce

  • Sly Jr.
  • **
  • Posts: 42
    • JD's Myspace
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #20 on: December 15, 2006, 12:50:46 PM »
I'm with the grain,but I might try going vs. the grain to feel the difference
Logged
BALDIES!!!!!!!!!!! Everybody ain't able!!!!!
<a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> [img width= height= alt=ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more]http://cdnll.users1.imagechef.com/ic/stored/users_112/563880/samp0f2d16106fd3e898.jpg[/img] [/url]

Offline happyharry

  • Team Sly
  • Super Sly
  • ******
  • Posts: 323
  • bald, bold and beautiful
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2006, 01:17:45 PM »
Quote from: AdamsvilleAce on December 15, 2006, 12:50:46 PM
I'm with the grain,but I might try going vs. the grain to feel the difference

Definitely try that! It gives a much smoother feel. Plus, you further reduce the shadow, if you
have any (that's noticeable, as in my case).

Logged
Who loves ya, baby?

Offline SBG

  • Sly Jr.
  • **
  • Posts: 33
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2006, 02:43:57 PM »
Like most I first do a with the grain and then an against the grain. :)
Logged

Offline AdamsvilleAce

  • Sly Jr.
  • **
  • Posts: 42
    • JD's Myspace
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2006, 09:49:15 AM »
I truied SBG's method and I got a nice smooth shave out of it. THANKS!!!!!
Logged
BALDIES!!!!!!!!!!! Everybody ain't able!!!!!
<a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> [img width= height= alt=ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more]http://cdnll.users1.imagechef.com/ic/stored/users_112/563880/samp0f2d16106fd3e898.jpg[/img] [/url]

Offline ar3inc

  • Sly Moderator
  • Sly Bureau
  • *****
  • Posts: 1334
  • Oh yes, I'm back and in black
    • Myspace
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2006, 09:50:40 AM »
Quote from: AdamsvilleAce on December 18, 2006, 09:49:15 AM
I truied SBG's method and I got a nice smooth shave out of it. THANKS!!!!!
That's what we're here, to pick up on others tricks of the trade. ;D
Logged
"Every man dies, not every man really lives."  Braveheart, 1995

Offline HEADBLADE@MYSPACE

  • Sly Jr.
  • **
  • Posts: 38
  • www.myspace.com/headblade
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #25 on: December 18, 2006, 01:38:48 PM »
against the grain is the only way to go! i cannot stand to feel ANY stubble. it must be smooth all over!
Logged

Offline David

  • the v-train is coming through
  • Ultimate Sly Guy
  • *****
  • Posts: 599
  • being sly flying high
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #26 on: December 19, 2006, 01:29:59 AM »
I'll say both.   However today I finally got both ways smooth and boy it was a proud feeling.   
Logged
bald for life

Offline Cy

  • Super Sly
  • ****
  • Posts: 263
  • Country: 00
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #27 on: March 25, 2007, 04:55:36 AM »
I get razor burn when I shave with the grain (I have really straight hair), so I only shave against. Beyond that, if I shave "with" the grain, it's just going to be the same as clipper shaved within a few hours.
Logged

Offline Tom McGarry.

  • SBG Rules !!!
  • Sly Bureau
  • *****
  • Posts: 1427
  • I LOVE BEING AN SBG!!!!
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #28 on: March 25, 2007, 07:12:03 AM »
I can't vote on this topic, simply because as I said in another thread, that my shave routine is all over, first I go with the grain ( if I was lazy and didn't shave for a couple of days ), then I go against the grain, then accross the grain, then I wet one hand and rub my head in a circular motion to find any sand paper patches, and follow my finger tips whith the HeadBlade to eraticate them all!! :/O  :/O  :D  :/O  :/O
Logged
AKA: The Original Canadian HeadBlader

Offline blondeguy

  • Super Sly
  • ****
  • Posts: 257
Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #29 on: March 25, 2007, 11:27:34 AM »
Like most everyone else, I shave with the grain, then finish by going against.  Just more thorough that way.
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 6   Go Up
« previous next »