I shave my face without using shaving cream

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I've always shaved myself using shaving cream and a razor, but since the beginning of this year I've stopped doing so.
The way I shave off now is faster and I even get my face smoother because I can see where I need to pass the razor.
The only problem is that I get some nicks from times to times. I did get cut every so often using shaving cream but now it happens more frequently.
I haven't asked anyone I know because all the men in my family use shaving cream, indeed I am the only man I know that doesn't use it.
Am I the only one who does it? Is it bad for my skin to do this? Is it at all normal?

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  • golfer09
    14 years ago | pl

    thats not werid thats just awesome u should try shaving with a hunting knife lol

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  • chickenfoot
    14 years ago

    I'm pretty sure shaving cream is a waste of money, I've used with and without and can't see any noticiable difference.

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  • CharleyDavidson
    14 years ago

    three things:
    1. I rince the blade under hot tap water then cool off the blade in a bowl of water with 4 ice cubes. Cold blade important to reduce irritation.
    2. I apply moisturizer before and after. 10 times cheaper than shaving cream and lets you see what's shaved.
    3. Disinfect the blade with rubbing alcohol and a q-tip everytime.

    makes for an irritation-free shave

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  • tarl_cabot_of_port_karr
    14 years ago

    i dont use shaving cream, and i use a shaving blade. smoothest shaves ever. Period.

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  • suddz
    12 years ago

    I don't use shaving cream.I just use hot water.

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  • holio
    14 years ago

    I only use almond oil, the main ingredient in most shaving oils. You can get a whole bottle for about $7. It lasts forever and mosturizes your skin well. A small bit on your beard after a shower will give a better shave than cream will.

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    I find the blade really pulls onthe facial hair & is uncomfortable w/o gel or cream the nicks - but if it works 4 you fine.

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  • hallo101
    14 years ago

    shaving cream simply makes your hair stand up and to collect the hair, its not a necessecity

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  • cricket
    14 years ago

    I dunno, my boyfriend doesn't use shaving cream and it drives me insane. But maybe you don't need it?

    It's a mystery!

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  • burnee
    14 years ago

    I don't really think it to be abnormal, but probably not best for your skin. You can actually buy non-foaming shave gels so that you are able to see what you're doing, and this will reduce nicks and razor burn. Here is one example: http://barberbrigade-shop.com/nonfoaming-shave-gel1.html

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    • daagomezmo
      14 years ago

      Thanks for the link.

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