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Smedley
07-14-2007, 01:13 PM
The benefits of exercise before shaving have been mentioned by other people (including Cory (http://www.shaveblog.com), the blogger you love to hate :rofl), but I am just going to emphasize it here.

The goal of pre-shave prep is to get the whiskers standing out, and to lubricate the skin. With a good workout before your shave, you achieve both these goals with no effort. The lubrication is all those natural oils, and, yes, sweat.

Try it out, do some physical exercise that gets you all sweaty (you beady-eyed little devils), and then just lather up and shave. Don't use oil, pre/post, whatever. Slap the lather on and start shaving. Do not shower beforehand.

I think the results will surprise you. And, as always, YMMV, but I really get my best shaves after a workout.
TraderJoe
07-14-2007, 08:59 PM
Excellent post, David. I think you're right. I always find the skin of my face to be very slick when lathering up after a workout.

As long as you are keeping yourself hydrated (drinking plenty water)
Bronco
07-16-2007, 12:39 AM
............topped off with three reps of shaving curls!:D
Xert
07-16-2007, 05:09 PM
Good point, David, although it's not quite as good a prep as some time in a sauna...
qhsdoitall
07-16-2007, 05:42 PM
Good point, David, although it's not quite as good a prep as some time in a sauna...

Now there is a concept. Sink, mirror and shave setup in a sauna. All the hot water, steam, hot lather you could possibly want. Where do I get one of these? :D
Xert
07-16-2007, 05:57 PM
Now there is a concept. Sink, mirror and shave setup in a sauna. All the hot water, steam, hot lather you could possibly want. Where do I get one of these? :D

I've yet to actually do it in a sauna yet, but I'm certainly willing to try!
Smedley
07-16-2007, 11:28 PM
Exercise, then the sauna while shaving. The ultimate male spa experience! There has to be some place in town where I can do that...
IsaacRN
07-16-2007, 11:49 PM
THey have these mens clubs here in NY. I cant remember the name but they have sauna's/manicures/pedicures/full spa/barbers....of course you have to pay a membership fee, which i found out was EXPENSIVE
Capt America
07-17-2007, 02:02 PM
when you do this... do you not apply any water to the face before applying lather?
Xert
07-17-2007, 04:27 PM
Exercise, then the sauna while shaving. The ultimate male spa experience! There has to be some place in town where I can do that...

I used to work at a private swim school near Eglinton West...If only I'd thought of it then!
madmedic
07-17-2007, 06:39 PM
Exercise, then the sauna while shaving. The ultimate male spa experience! There has to be some place in town where I can do that...


Somehow I think my Merkurs would be a little too hot 2 handle!
TraderJoe
07-17-2007, 11:45 PM
when you do this... do you not apply any water to the face before applying lather?

Water is applied....everything is done as usual
Smedley
07-18-2007, 12:28 PM
when you do this... do you not apply any water to the face before applying lather?

I just exercise then skip the shower. Everything else you should do as you normally do in your shave routine.
Mottern Man
07-26-2007, 08:47 PM
Excellent post, David. I think you're right. I always find the skin of my face to be very slick when lathering up after a workout.

As long as you are keeping yourself hydrated (drinking plenty water)

Hydtrate or DIE! (sorry it was my slogan in Iraq).
jbcohen
08-08-2007, 10:59 AM
Does this work equally as well with a streight and a safety?
Mottern Man
08-08-2007, 11:17 AM
Does this work equally as well with a streight and a safety?

ie! ;) (JoAnna will kill you for spelling mistakes, I should know :rofl).

I am sure it would, it is more or less preping the skin, not so much what you use to shave with.
TraderJoe
08-08-2007, 12:20 PM
ie! ;) (JoAnna will kill you for spelling mistakes, I should know :rofl).

I am sure it would, it is more or less preping the skin, not so much what you use to shave with.

--AI-- straight :rolleyes005

Anyway, I agree - it should work equally well no matter what you're shaving with
Mottern Man
08-08-2007, 12:23 PM
--AI-- straight :rolleyes005

Anyway, I agree - it should work equally well no matter what you're shaving with

My jokes are gettin worse. :rofl
Queen of Blades
08-08-2007, 01:19 PM
(JoAnna will kill you for spelling mistakes, I should know :rofl).



Nah, I'm so used to you that I'm constantly making spelling errors myself, and I've noticed many others doing the same too. :rolleyes:
qhsdoitall
08-08-2007, 01:19 PM
My jokes are gettin worse. :rofl

AVitis has set in fur ser. :D
Mottern Man
08-08-2007, 01:21 PM
Nah, I'm so used to you that I'm constantly making spelling errors myself, and I've noticed many others doing the same too. :rolleyes:

Glad I can help.
rick
08-08-2007, 01:24 PM
Wut do U meen ?
All the kids spell like this today :rolleyes:
Mottern Man
08-08-2007, 01:25 PM
Wut do U meen ?
All the kids spell like this today :rolleyes:

TISNF.
Smedley
08-08-2007, 11:43 PM
Maybe spelling improves after exercise too? :D
Mottern Man
08-09-2007, 12:15 AM
Maybe spelling improves after exercise too? :D

Exercise = Softball

Softball = Boooze.

No way MY spelling is going to get any better.
Queen of Blades
08-09-2007, 12:17 PM
No way MY spelling is going to get any better.

As long as it doesn't get worse.......:p
murchmb
08-09-2007, 06:04 PM
My shaves have been great lately thanks to the heatwave we're having here in the south. Even at 7am, I get pretty hot and sweaty just watering the yard and feeding the dogs. I haven't shaved before the shower, though. I'll have to give that a try.