classic wet-shaving for men

Wet-shaving might sound simple, but it is more than just splashing water in your face and to start shaving. Wet-shaving for men means shaving your beard with a good shaving soap and a classic razor, like a safety razor.

Dry or wet-shaving

Of course there are many ways to keep your skin smooth. But how well do these methods work and are they healthy for your skin and complexion?

Dry shaving basically means you are using an electric razor to shave your beard. This works very well when you do not want a completely smooth skin, but like a light stubble beard or a 5-day beard for example.

When you want to get into wet-shaving you need a few extra products, like a shaving soap and an after shave.These products help to take good care of your skin and have other benefits as well. And you will not be using an electric razor, but you will use a safety razor or other classic razor.

Wet-shaving is something for you when you are willing to spend a bit more time in the morning for some proper self-care. Applying a good after shave will provide a fresh and clean feeling. A great way to finish that moment for yourself. Many reasons to try out wet-shaving for a few days and see how you like that in the morning.

How does wet-shaving work?

Wet-shaving will take a few steps to perfect:

  • Step 1: Clean your face with a cleanser or face wash.
  • Step 2: Wet your face with warm water.
  • Step 3: Apply a shaving soap with a shaving brush on the area you want to shave in swift strokes. Or use your hands to apply a shaving cream instead.
  • Step 4: Shave your beard.
  • Step 5: Rinse your face with cold water.
  • Step 6: Pat dry your face with a (shaving) towel.
  • Step 7: Apply a nourishing after shave or after shave balm.
  • Step 8: Apply a day cream or moisturizer. This step is not a necessity, but more a bonus step. You can also do this instead of step 7.

Another interesting step you could do, is blow-drying your beard for a better shaving experience. Blow-drying provides a massage for your skin. Korean research shows that it makes shaving more comfortable and it reduces skin irritation.[1]

You can also duplicate this process in the evening. Research shows that acne can be reduced and it will make your skin look better. You will also have less nicks and cuts because your skin becomes smoother. After a month you will start to notice a difference[2].

What do you need to start with wet-shaving?

You will need water, a safety razor, a shaving brush, shaving soap/cream and after shave.

A shaving bowl will help you to create nice and thick shaving soap more easily.

Shaving brushes are available with pure badger hair or with synthetic hairs. So, there are vegan options. The purpose of a shaving brush is applying shaving soap and to lift your beard hairs for an easier shave. You can also shave closer to the skin in that case.

The shaving soap will protect your skin against the blade. High quality shaving soaps contain nourishing ingredients that deliver nutrients to your skin, so that it stays hydrated and healthy.

The classic razor is great to use the correct angle to shave your beard. It is also more affordable, because you do not have to buy new razors all the time. Only the double edge razor blades need to be replaced, but these are very affordable. In the end that is way cheaper than using all these disposable plastic razor blades and the environment will thank you as well.

Safety razors are made for men, so they feel very good and solid in your hand. That will improve your shaving experience.

And at the end an after shave will calm and nourish your skin again. It helps to reduce redness and skin irritation for better looking skin.

Convenient shaving kits

If you do not really know what kind of cleanser, shaving soap/cream or after shave/moisturizer you need to buy, you could start with one of these convenient kits.

That is why Jack Black offers their Shave Essential Kit. It is a very convenient set with three products to help you out in the morning. First you cleanse your skin to remove all impurities. Then you shave your beard and afterwards you apply the moisturizer for hydration.

Click here for more info about the Jack Black Shave Essential Set.

Another shaving kit to consider is the Men-U Shave Facial Trio Gift Set. It contains three products for a great morning routine. This kit provides a great shaving experience and it exfoliates your skin. This kit also cleanses, calms and hydrates your skin. You can also easily take it with you on your vacation.

This set contains a face wash, shaving cream and moisturizer.

Click here for more info about the Men-U Shave Facial Trio Gift Set.

When you have all the necessary shaving products, you also need some good hardware: a shaving brush and safety razor. Mühle offers convenient shaving sets with everything you need to start with wet-shaving.

The Mühle Rytmo Shaving Set contains a safety razor, fibre shaving brush with synthetic hair, a shaving bowl and stand. This way you have everything you need to start with wet-shaving in the morning and to store your tools in a clean way.

The products in the Mühle Rytmo series are shaped ergonomically and pleasant to hold in your hand. The handles of the safety razor and shaving brush are made of black resin. This shaving set is great for beginners or when you want to upgrade your current set.

Click here for more info about this Mühle Shaving Set.

Wet-shaving shop

You can of course find many more products when it comes to wet-shaving. Mühle also offers shaving soap, after shave and much more. And there are many interesting brands available.

You can find many of these in our Moquer Shop.

Sometimes it helps to take with like-minded people. In that case you can look on Facebook for groups about wet-shaving. When you speak Dutch, you can become part of our very own Facebook community. It always helps to talk with other people to perfect your technique and talk about the latest products.

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Sources:

[1] https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO202119559803512.page

[2] https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anju-George-5/publication/321376257_PHOTO_CAPSULE_Oral_Mucocoele_The_Magic_of_Sclerotherapy/links/5b54703da6fdcc8dae3947d5/PHOTO-CAPSULE-Oral-Mucocoele-The-Magic-of-Sclerotherapy.pdf#page=31