The Fundamentals of Shaving

Before becoming a professional shaver, there are 3 basic things to understand.

Knowledge

Shaving is not rocket science but it is an art. There's a whole lot more to it than just plainly removing hair. People who see it like this are the ones often plagued with cuts, bruises, and other skin irritations. Deciding the level of reduction you want to achieve is usually the first step. Then proceed to wet shaving techniques and get it right. You should know the direction of your hair and shave along with it. If you are not familiar with the direction, leave your hair to grow for a while and carefully observe it.

Shaving Products

There are lots of shaving products available in the market today. The most important wants needed for a good shave include, a good DE razor, shaving creams/soaps/gel, shaving brush, after shaves, etc. While there are expensive shaving products out there, there are some inexpensive ones also. Don't get deceived that the more expensive, the better. There are less expensive products like those offered by Vikings Blade that still provide the same quality as others.

Practice

As we earlier stated, while it is not rocket science, there are many still getting it wrong. Spend time to practice quality shaving. You'll be amazed the degree of chance - positively - you can get when you know how to do it right. There's no shame in admitting you don't know how and learning how to do it effectively. Make shaving is an awesome experience rather than an unbearable chore.

Do Men and Women Shaving Creams Differ?

This is yet another follow up question from the ‘do men and women razors differ?’ While men grooming is often talked about a lot, we tend to forget that women too have hairs on the body that need shaving. So if the same techniques advised to men to shave are to be used by women, then it implies that they too will have similar products or something of the sort, right?

While men and women razors are similar but share a little difference, shaving creams is totally on another level. Basically, men and women have similar shaving creams with only having difference in smell and price. These means other ingredients are basically the same but the fragrance and packaging is somewhat different.

If the only difference is in fragrance besides price, why then are women shaving creams more expensive? This question is still up for debate as different shaving cream manufacturing companies have their reasons for making this difference in price. Whatever the case, these grooming products have the same function in helping to soften hair in preparation for shaving.

Mistakes You’re Making When Shaving

If you are making these mistakes, chances are you are probably frustrated with all those bumps, and skin irritation. Well they have become your best friends because you have been making some shaving mistakes and making them proudly. So we will list out some of these mistakes and hopefully you take a cue as to what you have been doing wrong for some time now.

Shaving Immediately You Get Into the Shower

Understandably you are always in a hurry and would love to kill two birds with a stone - who wouldn’t? It’s a pity you came so close to getting it right but still managed to get it wrong. Getting the hair wet helps make it soft. Soft hair allows the blade to run through the stubble easily and allow for smoother cuts.

Refusing to Lather Up

Dry shaving will not help you in the long run. Unless of course, you have little, shy stubble still hoping to grow out. A good lather helps moisturize, soften, and feed the right protein to the hair. It helps reduce the occurrence of bumps and skin irritations. If you don’t have time to lather, just postpone the shave – it will be worth it eventually.

Refusing to Change Blades on Time

 Even a good razor blade like those on the Vikings Blade has an average service life of 5 shaves. As much as we would all wish longevity on these blades, they are yet to get such powers. You would never understand the punishment you have placed on yourself by using a dull blade until you change to a new, clean blade.

Sharing Blades

You probably love this person you are sharing blades with. You both probably have come to the understanding that there is no better way to show love to one another. Please be adjured by whatever you hold sacred to stop shaving blades with anyone. So many things can actually go wrong with this act. Vikings Blade have cheap blades just about anybody can afford.

Is Using of Pre-Shaves Good?

This argument on the use of pre-shaves has been on since they first came into existence. One side of the argument says it is not necessary because their granddads shave without them and didn’t have many problems. The other side of the argument says they have cuts andirritations without them. One thing both sides of the argument are forgetting or mot taking into consideration is the fact that we all have different types of skins – in terms of sensitivity.

Pre-shaves are usually made in oils, gels, lotions, and cream forms and has unarguably helped men with sensitive skin. While the razor plays an important part in whether a shave will have cuts and irritation, there are some skins that are just too sensitive even for the mildest of blades. Pre-shaves are usually applied to the chin, neck, and upper lip area. The basic idea behind pre-shaves is providing a layer of protection over the skin to check the effect of repeated contact of the razor on the skin.

These pre-shaves contain emollients whose main purpose is to soften the hair. By getting the hairs soften, it is much easier to get a cut and also reduces the number of strokes needed. These emollients also make the hair slippery. This makes it much easier for the razor to move through the skin without much contact. The slippery movement of the razor does not prevent its cutting action. A good razor like the Vikings Blade will be able to deliver a clean, smooth cut even with no matter how slippery the pre-shaves may be. 

Vikings Blade Announces Sale of Its Badger Shaving Brush on Amazon

With its recent launch of its flagship shaving brush, Vikings Blade, have announced the availability of the brush on Amazon. The company has had remarkable success in selling its products on Amazon. Just last year, the company’s DE safety razor recorded an impressive sale on through the Amazon website. Just like its razors, the badger brush will be offered for sale at a very affordable price.

This Vikings Blade badger hair brush offers a significant improvement in feel and quality over other average brushes made from other hair types. Badger hair is known for its amazing intrinsic properties that make it most ideal for use as shaving hair brush. One of such properties would have to do with its incredible water absorbing and retaining characteristics. It is also good for exfoliation purposes because it reaches deep through stubble to peel off dead skin layers. It is also best for the formation and application of lather for shaving.

According to the company, the Vikings Blade Badger shaving brush also offers the same quality provided by other relatively high priced brushes. The company says it is able to achieve and maintain this quality because it is what the company stands for. The brush is said to stand out from other higher priced competition in this regard:

• ·         Handmade with 100% Badger bristles
• ·         Rick looking wooden handle
• ·         Exfoliates the skin and prepares it for a good close shave
• ·         Industry leading bristle quality for amazing lather formation and application
• ·         Durability with greater water retention

Amazon has been a primary focus for most of the company’s marketing channel. The company has enjoyed a lot of reviews and customers satisfaction with its products. The Vikings Blade was recently voted the Best Boutique Seller on Amazon in 2014 and 2015. The company has been able to make its presence known on Amazon’s men grooming section. The badger shaving brush is just an addition to the company’s growing popularity.

The Vikings Blade - A Beautiful Grooming Equipment

The Vikings Blade is exceptionally beautiful grooming equipment. Since I bought and used it, t has become one of my most favorable shaving tools. While there is much to love about the razor, I do have a little bit of preferences. In a time when good DE razors were almost slowing becoming a luxury item to buy and maintain, I was super shocked that Vikings Blade could offer a product with great shaving power at such a low price. As it that wasn’t enough, it came with 5 unbranded blades just to keep you started. Buying more blades is as affordable as they get.

It is a heavyweight razor and gives the razor a very good grip. Although I would have preferred it if it was long handled, especially because I have big hands, I eventually got used to its classic handle. Shaving is now a fun experience for me as I can’t wait to see the VB clean up all the stubble on my face like it was nothing.  If you have sensitive skin or you don’t know why you cannot shave without a cut, then you should give the Vikings Blade a try. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to change razors. I’m certain you would enjoy the VB just like I am doing. 

Shaving Against the Grain

When it comes to effective shaving, many hair professionals always advise that men shave with the grain. As a matter of fact, shaving against the grain (ATG as it is sometimes called) is considered a taboo in some circles. This is because ATG is known to cause ingrown hairs and other skin irritations. If you have never had any of those, you probably will not understand the frustration and pain they accompanies them.

As important and good as shaving with the grain, we often see that sometimes the razor is unable to get in good proximity with the hairs. This sometimes makes shaving some areas of the body difficult. Sometimes we are left with left over stubble. To even proceed with shaving with the grain, you would have to know for sure the direction of your hair growth.

You can achieve this by rubbing your hand gently on the skin. If you can't get a good feel of it, you can make use of your credit card. Shaving ATG allows us to shave those difficult areas we just wrote about. So how do you avoid ingrown hairs and irritation if you want to attempt shaving ATG? First thing to do is to get the hair wet. Keep the hairs hydrated for about 3 minutes before applying a shaving gel or cream.

Together with shaving with a good DE razor like the Vikings Blade, you should be able to avoid cuts, ingrown hairs and irritation when shaving ATG. Do not attempt shaving ATG just like that. Begin with shaving with the grain before trying to switch direction.