Wet shaving is a traditional way of shaving that involves lathering the face with a rich soap and applying it to the face for a close, comfortable shave. All shaving was done this way before the invention of shaving cream cans and multi-blade razors. In reality, you may see characters using a classic wet shave in many vintage movies, using either a double edged safety razor (a single bladed razor with two sides and a cover) or a straight razor.
Why stick to a classic wet shave when there are different techniques and products? Wet shaving, it turns out, gives a much nicer, closer shave than shaving with so-called "modern" equipment. Warm water softens the whiskers, and wet shaving creams provide a more smoother lather that is applied with a brush, causing the hair to stand on end. Furthermore, the razors' ultra-sharp single blades cut exceptionally close to the skin without pulling on the hairs. The end result is a razor-sharp shave with no razor burn. Finally, unlike most after shaves, a wet shave is followed by a much gentler, non-alcohol based after shave that does not harm or dry up the skin.
Wet shaving demands more patience and elegance than a modern shave, which involves barbarically battering your face. To begin, thoroughly wet the beard hair with warm water. Shaving shortly after a shower is the easiest way to accomplish this. Even a small alteration to a standard shave (multi-blade razor and current shaving products) can make a significant difference in your shaving experience, so if nothing else, try it. Then, using a shaving brush and a glycerin-based soap, produce a rich lather in a bowl or cup. The glycerin base of the creams covers the face, allowing the blade to glide lightly over the skin once applied. Aside from that, most wet shaving products have pleasant scents and sensations. The second most critical aspect of wet shaving is a good cream and brush. Even if you continue to use a multi-blade cartridge razor (don't even think about disposables), getting a quality badger hair brush and a glycerin-based cream with which to produce a lather will make a significant impact in your shave.
After that, the beard is shaved with a single blade razor, which cuts the hair close and cleanly without creating razor burn or ingrown hairs. For a very close shave, a few passes are usually required; in certain cases, the final passes can even be done against the grain without inflicting razor burn, resulting in a face as smooth as a baby's bottom. The face is cleaned with extra warm water and re-lathered after each pass before shaving again. After completing the final pass, the face is washed with cold water to shut the pores and a light, pleasant-smelling aftershave is applied.
Learning how to do a proper wet shaving is a terrific hobby that I highly suggest. You'll be able to shave more closely and comfortably. You won't believe how silky your skin feels afterward. Even adapting a few wet shaving practises, such as utilising warm water and a shaving brush, will improve your shave significantly. Wet shaving is a fantastic sensation that will make you look forward to your shave every day.
