Head shavers

[NurseDave]

My BIL is interested in taking a safety razor for a spin on his noggin when they come down for Christmas. For those of you that do this on a regular basis, is the post shave routine the same as your face? I assume it would be, but figure I should ask before giving suggestion. #thayerslemon

 

[SteveChuckFrank]

For a second I thought you were going to shave your own head and I was really looking forward to the video

 

[NurseDave]

For a second I thought you were going to shave your own head and I was really looking forward to the video

So would I

 

[Scuttlesoap]

My routine is generally the same - but the top of my head is tougher than my face so I can use more aggressive razors. I do a little extra - using witch hazel and alum block before hitting the aftershave. I don‘t often use those on my face. I also find that my noggin‘s skin dries out quicker so I usually finish with a balm.

I would recommend using a razor with a longer handle for the first time - I found it was easier to learn head shaving and hone my technique and he’d be less apt to press down which would lead to a nasty cut. Also a longer handle helps you maintain the proper angle for The Whole shave

 

[August West]

 

[woodpusher]

A mild razor and as Brian mentioned, use a balm, not an alcohol-based AS. Probably also best to restrict the first bunch of shaves to WTG (i.e. top-down) passes only, as his head might be a little sensitive when starting out.

 

[woodpusher]

Oh, I forgot to add my credentials. They're a few years old, but I think they're still valid.

 

[NurseDave]

Oh, I forgot to add my credentials. They're a few years old, but I think they're still valid.
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[wristwatchb]

It's challenging to maintain a good blade angle at the peak.

 

[gwsmallwood]

Yep, pretty much same as the face.