Not the best time for the
pregnancy test results
The
perfect
shave
Whether you prefer the
speed and convenience
of an electric shave or
the more gentlemanly,
old-school appeal of a
wet shave, both require
skill to avoid bloodshed.
By Ahmed Zambarakji
30 / www.ShortList.com
iven the overwhelming array of shaving products
Fusion Hydra Gel £4
and gadgets available to the modern man, it’s
G for 200ml by GILLETTE
no wonder most of us are still abiding by the
(Stockist enquiries
antiquated grooming methods learned from our
mygillette.co.uk)
dads (who, incidentally, now possess skin like a well-worn sofa).
Already crowned (somewhat
The first step to a smooth, nick-free jaw involves choosing
prematurely, it must be said)
between an electric or wet shave. One is not necessarily more
Grooming Product Of The Year
effective than the other; it all depends on the thickness of
2008, this unique formula
your stubble, how your skin responds to the abrasive nature
reduces drag, provides great
of either method and, frankly, how much time you can spend
lubrication and keeps skin
playing around in the bathroom before you get fired for turning
hydrated while shaving.
up late to work. Again.
BEST WET-SHAVE PRODUCTS
Five tips for a close, effective and comfortable wet shave
1. A good close shave is all about the preparation. Begin with a hot
towel or steam to open your pores and soften your beard. Exfoliate
and apply shaving cream with a shaving brush (also called a badger
brush) to help lift hairs, making them easier to cut.
2. Blades should last an average of one week, but this will vary
depending on how much resistance it has had to tackle. The
moment you notice that your blade is starting to drag, bin it.
3. Contrary to popular belief, it’s fine to shave against the grain,
provided you’ve shaved with the grain first. Always remember to
re-lather over the area if you’re going to go across it again.
4. Avoid shaving just after you’ve woken up. Not only does a
puffy morning face make shaving trickier, but handling a sharp
blade when you’re half-asleep always ends in tears. And blood.
5. The stinging sensation of an alcohol-based aftershave may feel
like it’s doing a good job, but it’s only going dry out your skin and
cause irritation.
Collezione Barbiere
Shaving Cream £33 for
125ml by ACQUA DI
PARMA (Stockist
enquiries hqman.co.uk)
For the truly old school
among us, this luxurious
Italian cream soap – to be
applied with a badger
brush – is ideal for
truly tough, thick
Mediterranean bears.
Not that bears shave.
Pro Shave Serum
£11 for 50ml by
KOS PRO (Stockist
enquiries kospro.co.uk)
King of Shave’s new
premium line includes a
serum that’s ideal for
sensitive skin: it has all the
benefits of an oil but it
rinses like a gel. Cunning.
Coral Skin Food £12 for
100ml by GEO F TRUMPER
(Stockist enquiries
trumpers.com)
London’s most esteemed
barbershop has concocted
this multi-purpose potion for
use both before and after
shaving. Used before, it
softens bristles; used
afterwards, it soothes
and nourishes the skin.
Prepare Pre-Shave Oil £14
for 30ml by ZIRH (Stockist
enquiries zirh.co.uk)
Applied just before your gel,
foam or soap, this botanical
pre-shave oil will add extra
lubrication to aid glide and
prevent post-shave swelling.
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