Teaching son to shave.

[craigstardis1976]

I do not have a kid but my Dad taught me the pleasure of using a shaving brush, some nice shaving soap in a mug and how to use a double edge razor when I began shaving. It takes a few minutes longer but the results are better. I do have a Gillette Mach whatever that if I do not shave for 2 or 3 days I use - but as a daily shaver, I think the old school way is the best way to do it.

 

[Wolf]

I like the method of shaving I've used ever since i left the forces and that's not bothering and have a well kept short beard. Mainly because i have a ridiculous hair growth rate, when i was serving i had to shave twice a day before morning parade and afternoon parade. Using electric I still have 5 o clock shadow so pointless bothering with one.

Re the OP, when i have to shave I do as others said before, teach him to wash his face with warm water and soap getting right into it to soften the hairs, then get a good shaving soap lathered up and use a good razor, Harrys razors are brilliant from boots or online, then shave with the grain of the hair so as not to clog the blade or pores. If you then need a closer shave reapply a thin layer of shave soap and go up the face. Rinse the face with warm clean water, but before finishing run the cold water and rinse the face again with it to close the pores of his skin which will prevent dirt getting in and spots.

 

[GG26]

Electric for me. If he has sensitive skin, or eczema, then that’s the best route.

 

[williamalex1]

Teach him up and down strokes only , never ever across

 

[Robster59]

 

[MadAdey]

Went through this about 18 months ago. I just gave him a wilkinson sword, slapped some foam on his face and told him to get on with it. To my surprise he never cut himself, but like has been said already it's pretty hard to cut yourself with the modern blades.

I have never used an electric razor so didn't even consider him using one. I just showed him what direction to shave each part of the face and he picked it up pretty quickly.

 

[Mudball]

Recently on a road trip, stayed with some relatives who had just moved into their new place. Was given a room where the ensuite did not have a mirror. Having seen the millennial apply makeup using the iphones. I ventured into unknown territory of using my iphone as a mirror for shaving. 40 years of shaving knowledge was challenged in every differnt way. I highly recommend everyone give it a shot.

I am assuming your son will be able to teach you a thing or two...

 

[rudebhoy]

For a wet shave, a decent gel is (almost) as important as the choice of blade. King of Shaves or Bulldog are best at a reasonable price. Plenty water on your face, then rub this in, you will get a great shave, and virtually no chance of a cut.

Don't buy the KOS razors tho - they are rubbish.