Bachelor of Fine Arts

Congratulations man. Which reminds me…I guess I should get fitted for a tux, eh?

For shaving, get a shower mirror and do it in the shower, that helps me with the acursed razor burn.

What kind of shaving cream do you use?

I think the best thing is to have a fresh razor as often as possible. I’m not really one to talk, as I usually go months between changing out razors, but when I do it feels SO good. Another thing that helps if you don’t want to do it in the shower is to do it right before you get in the shower. That way you can keep it from drying out right afterwards. Then put some more aftershave on it afterwards.

In any case, I feel your pain. I usually go several days between shaves now as well. I’ve tried shaving every day, and it makes my face look like a slab of raw beef.

You can do the whole shaving in the shower and then buy some lotion to sooth your face. Oh, buy the guy lotion. I think these are less oily.

I will have to disagree with the whole shaving before getting in the shower. It is much better to shave in the shower or after because the hot water has softened your hair follicles.

I agree

Then I must grow pipe cleaners on my face, because it doesn’t soften up mine at ALL. =)

As the ONLY one to kiss the Big Dookie anymore, i have to agree that there are pipe cleaners on his face!

Casey, you haven’t gotten your tux fitted yet???? GO NOW!=)

I use whatever’s available, which is usually something in a green and red can.

And yeah, I put a fog-free mirror on the registry, so I hope someone gets that.

I think that because of my writing this entry, my facial hair has rebelled. It was even HARDER to shave today than it has been before!

Congratulations on your graduation!

I’m usually don’t get razor burn, but shaving every day makes is a lot better than letting it grow and ripping it out every three days. Even a sharp razor will still hurt at that point. It’s less painful when it’s shorter.

Congrats on the Graduation - kind of scary that they are letting you out in the real world with the rest of us! (j/k)

The best thing to do before you shave is to soak a face cloth in hot water then put it on your face for about five minutes - then shave. That opens the pours (also good for the complexion) and the hair will come out easier. We had an uncle who was a barber and I watched him do it when I was little. It’s the way they have done it for decades - even before the fancy triple blade razors of today. If that doesn’t help, then I recommend an electric razor. They don’t shave as close so you don’t have to worry about razor burn.

; )