Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving creams for sensitive skin
Andrew Horwell, from the UK, asks:
“I have been using the TOBS Jermyn as my first double edge shaving cream and it has been great, lathers well and smells nice. I have sensitive skin and have been looking at some other cream to try. I am not sure whether to try: 1) TOBS fragrance free sensitive. 2) Truefitt & Hill Ultimate comfort. 3) Fjitar Shea butter. 4) Proraso ‘cream’ (not soap). 5) The Bluebeards Revenge.
What would you recommend? Is the TOBS fragrance free more or less the same as Jermyn? Also I have a best badger hair shaving brush, would it be worth upgrading at any point and would I see any noticeable difference?
Many Thanks Aaron”
AARON SAYS
“Mr Horwell,
You have a great kit to start out with. The Jermyn Street cream is well regarded, and if you were wanting to try another that would be compatible with your sensitive skin the Bluebeard’s Revenge and TOBS fragrance free would both be worthy choices. as far as upgrading your brush, that is up to you. The “Best” badger hair grade is considered a medium grade and many men are very happy with their best brushes. If you think you would like to experiment and upgrade then go for it! Most importantly be happy with your choices and pleased with how they give you a shave. Hope you find your best combination possible!
Cheers,
Aaron”
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January Sale at The Shaving Shack – Happy shavings
The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce the start of its January Sale, with a whopping 50% off selected items.
Always wanted to buy one of the world’s best badger shaving brushes but never had the funds? Well we have taken that obstacle away after lowering the price of the Simpsons Chubby Super Badger Brush (CH1) by a whopping 25% to just £94.49.
If you want something a little more French, we have just thing for you - the luxurious Plisson Black Handle European White Badger Brush. Densely packed with European White badger hair, we have slashed the price from £113.99 to only £85.49.
“There are shaving brushes and there are the Plisson,” say the shaving cognoscenti. Based in France, Plisson are highly regarded manufacturers renowned for their distinctive and ultra luxurious brushes.
Other sale highlights include 46% off the Parker 99R Heavy Duty Butterfly Premium Barberpole and 25% off Truefitt & Hill Rose Shaving Cream.
Discounted prices are only available if ordered through The Shaving Shack website. Sale ends midnight 31/1/12.
Bluebeards shave cream & post balm samples added to free gift selection
We are delighted to announce that we have added two new exciting products to our free gift selection.
The Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm Sample (20ml) and Shave Cream Sample (20ml) can now be added at checkout.
Both products are designed for men with tough stubble and who suffer from painful shaving problems such as razor burn, lumps and rash.
They both contain the miracle component Decelerine, which contains a mixture of active ingredients that delay hair growth, reducing the frequency of shaving and depilation and at the same time providing a recovering effect on the skin.
Our customers tell us that using The Bluebeards Revenge virtually eradicates shaving rash, burn and those uncomfortable lumps and bumps.
So if you are a masochist and love a bit of pain first thing in the morning then you should not use The Bluebeards Revenge, as it will give you a clean, smooth, painless shave.
Both the shave cream and post shave balm have a retail value of £2.99 and will provide enough for a week’s worth of great shaving.
We also offer a number of different brands of double edge razor blades as free gifts – including Shark, Feather, Derby, Wilkinson Sword, Astra and Lord.
Simply add £9.99 worth of product to your basket and select your chosen free gift at checkout…happy shaving!
Ask Aaron Q/A: Top shaving tips for an irritation free shave
Jose a Diaz Ocasio, from Puerto Rico, asks:
“I want to get a clean close shave every time I shave. So I was wondering if you can provide me with some useful shaving tips for a clean close shave?”
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Ocasio,
I’ve written several articles on this subject, but will try to condense them into a concise answer for you. First make sure you start with a clean well hydrated face. Then shave with a good sharp blade using a good hydrating cream, and I recommend applying a layer of shaving oil first before applying the shaving cream. Once you begin shaving shave first with the direction of growth, then across, then against to get a very close shave. Use some stretching techniques to help get the skin surface as flat as possible. There is a lot more detail and technique that could be gone into, but using these tips should help improve your smooth shaves a lot!
Happy Shaving!
Aaron”
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Ask Aaron Q/A: What is your top lip and under chin shave routine?
John Chapman, from the UK, asks:
“Hi, can you describe your top lip and under chin routine? I’m having difficulty in those areas thanks.”
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Spanner,
Well, honestly I sport a Van Dyke, so I rarely shave those areas. However, when I do here is what I do. I prep the whole area as usual but on each pass of the upper lip make sure to stretch the upper lip as much as possible, and instead of going directly against the grain go slightly angled. So if north is fully against the grain go northeast or northwest. For the chin tilt your head up, stretching the skin, as well as draw your lower lip into you mouth. This also flattens your chin making it easier to shave. I hope these help!
Smooth Shaving,
Aaron”
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