Shaving - The Beginner's Masterclass

In this professionally edited and highly comprehensive guide, author Tyrone Humphries takes the reader on an information-rich journey to enjoying a great quality shave in style. The author first examines straight razors, safety razors, double edge razors, electric razors and their pros and cons. Principles of straight razor maintenance, stropping and honing, are covered. After that, we're taken through the equipment needed, from oils and gels to brushes to aftershave and more. With the set up covered, the book's practical portion begins. First there's best practices surrounding lathering. Wet and dry type shave lathers are covered here in straightforward, easy to comprehend methods. We move on to pre-shave preparation then instructions on the razor gripping, movement and techniques. After that we look at shave methods as performed with a straight and double-edge razor. Finally, the book turns to good post-shave practices as well as maintaining a good environment and skin quality between shaves.