Are there benefits to shaving in the shower?
I find that my Mach 3 razor lasts at least twice as long if I'm shaving only in the shower. Fogless mirrors fog up from the buildup of grime and hard water deposits. To keep a mirror from fogging, I spit on it, spread it over the whole area, and immediately rinse it off. Thats how real men do it
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Thanks, Patrick. What have you found to be the best "fogless" mirror?
I purchased the ACE Fogless Mirror that was written about here from Grooming Lounge, it rocks!! Definitely the best fogless mirror Ive ever purchased.
Shower is the best place, however I have been doing it without a mirror, as I never found one that was actually fogless. I am very excited about trying the one that Hacker above recommended. Thanks!
I find that my Mach 3 razor lasts at least twice as long if I'm shaving only in the shower. Fogless mirrors fog up from the buildup of grime and hard water deposits. To keep a mirror from fogging, I spit on it, spread it over the whole area, and immediately rinse it off. Thats how real men do it
While shaving in the shower does open pores and softens whiskers, the water is actually what causes your razor to dull fastest.
Shave in the shower with a good razor, then rinse and dry the razor after the shower to maintain a sharp blade.
I have a beard of a yak, and it still isn't tough enough to dull metal. Oxidation (from the moisture) on the other hand, is...
Like scuba goggles, the spit-and-rinse on the mirror does work. To increase the anti-fog-ability, spit and rub at the end of the shower, then rinse when you come back for your next rinse...
My father is a dermatologist, and by shaving in the shower you do get the best shave. When you are in the shower the heat and moisture open your pores which allows you to get a closer shave. I always had issues with using shower mirrors because they would either fog up or fall off the wall. I did try the ace mirror, which did not fog up, but it would not stay on the wall. The ToiletTree Products Fogless Shower MIrror":http://www.toilettrreproducts.com is the same idea as ace, because you fill up the back of the mirror with water which eliminates the fog. The major difference is that the ToiletTree mirror uses a removable silicone adhesive which has taken care of the problem of it falling off the wall. 100% worth a try!
I don't shave any other way now. Just like at the best barber shops where they wrap the warm towel to open up you pores and allow the hair to be shaved closer, so does the heat from the shower. The best thing to ensure you don't get ingrown hairs is to splash your face with really cold water afterwards to close the pores back up. Only drawback - finding a truly fog-proof mirror.