(September 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm)Dystopia Wrote: When I grew a beard I used a disposable with two blades to shape my cheek line - It does a good enough job -
A single blade razor would probably do a "good enough" job, but if you want a closer shave then you either need multi-bladed razors, or a straight edge razor (though with the straight edge you risk cutting yourself more).
(September 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm)Dystopia Wrote: You can technically shave against the grain but you should shave with and across first to reduce stubble length otherwise you will be almost ripping hairs off and cut yourself badly - Not everyone can do it though, my skin doesn't allow it.
I mean, technically yes you can, but you really shouldn't. You increase the chances of razor burn and skin irritation because you are pulling the hairs in the "wrong" direction. Even when you've shaved with the grain first, you shouldn't do it. Oh, and you also risk causing ingrown hairs.
(September 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm)Dystopia Wrote: For those with really sensitive skin I'd recommend shaving ONLY with the grain. More blades do allow to shave more hairs in less passes, but the goal shouldn't be to get all the hairs in one pass - Just put more cream in your face and shave again to get all the remaining hairs.
The reason for multiple baldes isn't to shave more hairs in less passes (though I'm sure it does), it's the shave closer to the skin. There is a good reason for wanting to shave more hairs in less passes as well though; namely, that the less passes you need to make, the less chance of getting razor burn you will have.
