Do you lather it directly one your face with your hand, or what? (Shopping for 18yo shaver.)
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Yes, but keep in mind that it's not going to work up into a foam, the way the mass-market shaving creams. It has a consistency similar to toothpaste. I use a little more than the amount of toothpaste you'd put on a toothbrush, spread it into a thin layer across (wet) the chin, and then work it into a slight lather. Leave on for a minute before shaving. It is an excellent product!
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You will want to get a shaving mug ( I use an old coffee cup) and a brush. This cream is for using a safety razor or straight razor. Hope this helps :-)
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I like to squeeze a dab of it into my hand and then with my wet badger shaving brush sweep it off my hand and use the brush to lather it up onto my face. I find it makes a much better lather that way.
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I've been using it by hand (not brush) with much success. I love this stuff (I've had family visit and leave with a request for info about it.)You only need a super small amount even this way (like pea-sized). I'm about a year into this tube and only about 1/3 through it.
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The best way is to use it with a brush. For a starter brush: Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush
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Had mine just over three months. I use it with hot water and hand soap. The blades are definitely less efficient than they were, although still better than my last razor.Out of the posters on this thread, three indicate a life of 3-4 months... Interesting. Guess I'll try the "Tom's brushless cream".J. Thayer, how old are you and how hard is your beard?
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No, this is not a close shave for every day use on the face. This is an excellent body shaver, but the attachment that comes with will easily take care of stubble on the chest and such. For use on the face, you'd want Braun Cruzer 5 Face Cruzer, 5 Face Shaver . It's by far the best I've ever used, and it's only a bit more expensive than this. It can also sit in your shower, if that's your concern.
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I wouldn't recommend it, it'd be like shaving just with a thin covering of soap on your face. You need a brush to get a decent lather.
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I have used it on its own, but personally I prefer it with a shave cream/gel. (I use "Kiss My Face")
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I would use either a Gillette pro glide or Harry's razor. I do shave my head and this micro touch did not work well for me!
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I use just a dime size. Put in Palm, rub hands together to melt it, rub in beard. I put it in once in the morning and once after my post gym shower in the afternoon.
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Yes you do. I'm using shaving bowl but I'm sure an old coffee mug will do just fine. One could try lather up with out the cup or bowl but it's messy.
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Yes you can use both ways. I wash my face then put a warm towel on my face for a couple minutes and shave with a shave gel. At the bottom of the shaver there is a hole to let the moisture out.
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I would be careful if you haven't used this type of razor before. They take some getting used to. I am old enough to have used this type as a young man so I have had no problems shaving my face with it. Take your time and use a gentle touch.
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Instructions say "Use only in dry condition". Shaver head can be rinsed under hot running water & let the shaver run for a few seconds then remove the foil & cutter cassette and let it dry. Braun suggests that you always shave before washing your face.
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I wouldnt trade my gillette fusion proglide power razor for a DE razor. My face has never felt so smooth after i have shaved with it and other razors have never made my face feel so smooth like this blade does. I wouldnt trade that for the world. Plus one blade cartridge last me a whole month so 4 months of smooth shaving ill take it
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I use my hands/fingers. Dispense some about the size of a nickel, rub it between my fingertips and spread it on. Work it up to a lather however you want. No need for a brush and bowl.
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Everybody has varying results. I'm average and shave everyday. I would get one shave after that a lot of tugging and pulling making it very uncomfortable. I ended up tossing mine and now use Feather. Get 3-4 comfortable shaves with Feather. But like I stated everyone will vary.
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You should be fine doing so. It is more about getting the lather on the brush and then applying it to the face and lathering some more.
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The shaver will actually tell you when you need to clean it. i always clean it when it goes from 100% power to 40% power. That way, it seems to give me the best shave
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You can use a drop or two of baby oil (liquid paraffin or mineral oil) onto the foil while the shaver is on and let the oil distribute evenly. Do not use too much otherwise it could gum up the shaver. Do *not* use machine oil or WD-40 as this would have an unpleasant odor and feel on the face and could be too heavy and gum up the shaver.