Shaving gel problems

• Shaving gel problems by SayNoMore on 15 Aug, 2011 20:42
• Hey
  So for the last couple of shaves I have noticed that my shaving gel tends to dry out pretty quickly forcing me to add more shave gel to increase lubrication before I shave the area. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions? I'll keep working at it. Day 16 is tomorrow so that means I am over the hump.
• #1 by Daven on 15 Aug, 2011 21:10
• I use headslick for shaving cream. It always dries out. Once I lather up, I have to dip my fingers in the water and splash on my head, and then about 1/2 way through the shave I re-splash.  I think you'll find it's common.
  
  Keep it up, I know you already love it.
• #2 by sailor61 on 16 Aug, 2011 16:16
• Buy a shaving brush, use it to lather up and keep it at hand with lather in it during your shave.  It's a much more effective way to remoisten than with your hand.  I suggest an entry level badger brush ($15) but a cheap boar bristle one (5 bucks or so at Bed Bath and Beyond) is adequate.
• #3 by SayNoMore on 16 Aug, 2011 16:32
• Thanks for the responses guys. I appreciate that you guys who have been doing this for a while still check the beginners forum to offer advice. I use Edge UltraSensitive Shaving Gel which has worked pretty well so I might stick with it for now, but I was looking into getting a shaving brush if that would help. I see they can get pretty expensive. Where could I get one for 15 bucks. I saw that CVS had some. Thanks
• #4 by SayNoMore on 16 Aug, 2011 16:34
• And to respond to Daven, yes I am loving the sly look!
• #5 by sailor61 on 16 Aug, 2011 17:29
• I got my badger on amazon - it's not fancy but it was about 15 bucks.
  
• #6 by sailor61 on 16 Aug, 2011 17:34
• this is the one I started with http://www.amazon.com/Escali-100%25-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B003WR3QSG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1313537425&sr=8-2
  
  for the price it's a decent brush, I did have an issue with the knot (the bristles section) coming loose but a dollar store thing of epox fixed that up.  I've since graduated to a pricier brush but still use this one frequently.
  
  teh cheapy boar bristle brushes will do the job but the badger hasmore body.  the boar tendsto get soft andfloppy.
• #7 by SayNoMore on 17 Aug, 2011 20:19
• Hey thanks for the link sailor 61. I'll look into getting one of these and keep you guys posted. I definitely look forward to the time when I can say I've been sly for months and not days!
• #8 by SLYinKC on 17 Aug, 2011 20:53
• I use Bald Guyz shave gel.  just add a little water to refresh.
• #9 by baldjoeg on 18 Aug, 2011 06:28
• I use head slick and apply it with a shaving brush. I wet the brush with hot water first and let the water drip out before applying headslick. You could also use a little aloe vera mixed withe the shaving cream to give you more moisture.
• #10 by SayNoMore on 20 Aug, 2011 16:55
• Hey guys,
  I just want to say thanks for the advice and help. It's really cool seeing people post that I saw when I used to be a lurker (those were some sad days ). Tomorrow will be day 21 of my 30 day rule challenge. Things have gone great and shaving is becoming more natural with everyday. I really feel like my scalp is getting adjusted to being shaved everyday, although I think after day 30 I might downgrade to shaving every other day to save some money.  I don't have any questions right now, but I just wanted to say thanks. Day 30 here I come!