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u/chegothy · 4 pointsr/AskDad

Cartridge Razor

  • Probably the most common razor type nowadays. They'll get the job done and you'll get a decent shave too.

  • The Gillette Mach 3 (three blades), the Gillette Fusion (five blades) and the Wilkinson Sword Quattro (four blades) are probably the most common cartridge razors. They are widely available.

  • You may also see some variations on the above razors. For example, the Fusion ProGlide Power is a battery-operated Fusion that vibrates, and is supposed to help the hair stand on end for a better shave. Some like it, some don't. Your call.

    Advantages

  1. Technique matters less with this type of razor because most of them have a pivoting head that runs along the contours of your face. This reduces the chance of you getting the angle wrong and cutting yourself.

  2. Supplies for this type of razor are readily available pretty much anywhere.

    Disadvantages

  3. The replacement cartridges are extremely expensive for what they actually are. Gillette's (and other manufacturers') business model is to sell the handle for cheap and charge a fortune for the blades because you've already made the investment in the handle.

  4. The cartridges tend to cut and tug your hair out. This can irritate those with particularly sensitive skin and many people get razor bumps when using these. As a general rule, the more blades a cartridge has, the more likely you'll have this tugging effect. If you don't have sensitive skin, then it should be fine.

  5. These cartridge razors tend to get clogged with hair easily. The problem appears to be worse as the number of blades increases, ergo, the five blade Fusion will clog more easily than the three blade Mach 3.

    Technique

  • Most people tend to use foam or gel with this type of razor.

  • A WTG pass will suffice but go ATG too if you can (see "Passes" section below).


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    Double Edge (DE) Safety Razor**

  • They look like this!

  • Typically range from $20 to $60. I recommend the Merkur 38C as a good beginner's razor. Other reputable brands include Parker and Edwin Jagger. Weishi aren't bad either.

  • These handles can (and often do) last you for life. You can also find them in antique shops if you look hard enough.

    Advantages

  1. Blades for these razors are obscenely cheap in comparison to cartridge razors. In the UK, I can buy a 100 pack of Astra blades (my favourite brand) for about £9 on Amazon. That could easily last me a year of shaving on a near-daily basis.

  2. The closeness of a DE shave is unbeatable IMO.

  3. Your blades won't clog up with hair.

  4. There is a certain enjoyment in mastering the art of a DE shave. This cannot be explained - only experienced.

    Disadvantages

  5. A DE razor does not typically have a pivoting head like cartridge razors. That means you have to learn the proper technique or you're going to get a few nicks.

  6. There is a little bit of a learning curve. It's nothing most people can't handle. However, if you're impatient or clumsy, DE might not be for you.


    Technique

  • Hold the razor so it's comfortable, but keep your hand away from the face and more towards the end of the handle. You'll have better control over your wrist and the blade angle.

  • Use minimal pressure. Let the blade do the work for you.

  • Your first pass should be WTG. Your second pass should be XTG. Your third pass should be ATG (see "Passes" section below).

  • Make sure the bathroom is nice and quiet. Listen for the blades cutting the hair so you'll know your perfect angle. It'll eventually be second nature.

  • If you use a DE razor, you could use foam or gel, but the preferred method for most of us is to buy a shaving brush and some shaving soap or a shaving stick. Then you can use this to make lather. This video is a great guide on how to make lather.

  • Since nicks are a bit more likely (especially in the early days) it's worth you buying a styptic pencil or alum block to seal up your cuts. An alum block is also good for soothing razor burn and also has antiseptic properties.

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    Electric Razor**

  • No introductions necessary.

    Advantages

  1. Pretty quick.

  2. Can be used on dry skin. No need for shaving soap/foam/gel.

  3. Your odds of cutting yourself are pretty damn slim!

    Disadvantages

  4. Shave quality is severely reduced. You will never get as close a shave with one of these as you will with a cartridge razor or a DE razor.

  5. Can be pretty harsh on sensitive skin. Try a pre-shave oil to see if this helps.

  6. Requires either a power socket or battery power.

    Technique

  • Oh, come on!



    Preparing the Face

    This differs for everyone. Make of it what you will. The general idea is just to get the face moisturised and the hair nice and soft.

    I tend to exfoliate my face with an exfoliating scrub, then rinse and apply a pre-shave oil or cream - I use this.



    Applying Shaving Lubricant

    This doesn't apply to electric razor users. You guys don't need it.

    If you're using a gel or foam, just apply it to the face.

    If you're using a shave soap and brush combination, your technique is a bit more important (but totally worth it):

  1. Grab a mug, bowl, or some other vessel.

  2. Wet your shaving brush with (preferably warm) water.

  3. Either apply some soap to the end of the wet brush or put some soap in the mug.

  4. Swirl that brush around in the soap.

  5. Results will vary depending on the soap you're using; the quality of the brush; the softness, temperature and amount of water. If it's not really "whipping" up, consider adding a little more water.

  6. Apply to face at desired consistency.

    If you're still having trouble, this is a good video on how to make lather.

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    Passes**

    There are three directions you can shave in. Shaving in a specific direction is known as a pass:

  • With the grain (WTG) - shaving in the same direction as the hair grows. You could get away with doing just this. The shave will be socially acceptable, but it won't feel like a great shave.

  • Against the grain (ATG) - shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth. This can be a little harsh if your skin is sensitive. This is especially true if you're new or haven't done good face prep.

  • Across the grain (XTG) - Yep, you guessed it! Shaving across the direction of hair growth. This is a good compromise if you're finding ATG too rough on the skin.

    Here is a video about the different types of passes.

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    Post-Shave**

  • If you bought an alum block, by all means run it under water and apply to your face. It'll help to seal cuts, close pores, and also acts as an antiseptic.

  • If you don't have an alum block, splash some cold water on the face to help seal pores.

  • Got nicks or cuts? Either apply an alum block or a styptic pencil. If you don't have these (you should), then you can just rip up some tiny pieces of toilet paper and stick them to your cuts for a few minutes. You can do this as you go along or at the end of the shave. Your call.

  • Apply an aftershave lotion or balm. I wouldn't recommend any harsh aftershave sprays yet. If you've just finished shaving, you've got to treat your skin like a princess. Go for a soothing balm like this one (sorry, I love Proraso). I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.



    Suggested Brands

    Razors - Gillette, Wilkinson Sword, Merkur, Parker, Edwin Jagger, Weishi, The Bluebeard's Revenge, Muhle.

    Blades - Merkur, Astra, Gillette, Shark, Derby, Lord, Feather, Wilkinson Sword.

    You can also buy sample packs like this one.

    Shaving Soaps/Sticks - Taylor of Old Bond St, Proraso, Erasmic, Trufitt & Hill, The Art of Shaving, Palmolive, Arko, Omega, Crabtree & Evelyn, Castle Forbes.

    Avoid Col. Conk

    Lotions/Creams/Oils/Gels - Taylor of Old Bond St, Proraso, Trufitt & Hill, Jack Black, Crabtree & Evelyn, Nivea, Gillette, The Art of Shaving, etc.



    I have intentionally left out straight razors and shavettes because you said you don't want to cut yourself. These have a much steeper learning curve than the other methods I have discussed. You probably will cut yourself if you attempt to use these.

    If you would like any further information about shaving, please feel free to message me, comment here, or visit /r/Wicked_Edge. Thank you!


u/Phranquelyhnne · 5 pointsr/AskDad

U/Trooze knows what’s up.

Go slow, and take your time. You’ll get faster as you do it more, rushing is when you hurt yourself. Shave after you shower. The hot water will soften you’re facial hair, and washing your face will get the gunk of your skin, allowing for an easier job.

Razors are hella expensive. I found an old-style safety razor like this one for ten bucks at an antique shop and bought 100 blades for it for $10 on amazon. The new ones are mostly expensive gimmicks. The old safety razor works just as well, and is easier to work in my mind, since there’s weight to it.

Invest in some quality aftershave. Back when I was clean-shaven, I found an Old Spice one I liked. It smelled nice, and made the razor burn go away.

Also, if your facial hair is thin, or patchy, it’s nothing to be ashamed of, I couldn’t grow a full beard till I was almost 30. Lots of dudes can’t ever grow a lumberjack beard. Remember though, with facial hair, it’s kind of an all or nothing thing. Half-stache’s don’t look great, so think long and hard about growing stuff out.

You’ll be fine.

u/scarabic · 1 pointr/AskDad

Get a full face respirator. I am so glad I bought one years ago. I've used it many times. It's the best dust mask and eye protection you'll ever own. And a good one with the right kind of filters will even keep foul smells out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002STR86/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1452636278&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_QL70&keywords=respirator

Money well spent, and not just for your diaper changes.

u/barnacledoor · 2 pointsr/AskDad

This is a good book to read about children and sleep. Developing good sleep habits is very important.

u/sharkbait430 · 1 pointr/AskDad

Buy a tube of this and give it to your wife/partner on like feeding #6 and she will love you forever. Lansinoh Lanolin Cream

u/Owenleejoeking · 1 pointr/AskDad

Since the other dad gave you some subreddit advice, I’ll give you some college/laptop advice.

I’m closer to your age that your dads, so college is fairly fresh to me. Here’s what I wish I knew going into it.

Size matters. You’re going to be lugging it around. A 2” thick gaming is powerful, but it’s a bitch to haul around and those fans will sounds like jet engines in class (ask me how I know :/) under 6# is probably a good target

On the flip side - you want a decent sized screen. 15” + so that you have plenty of real estate to work on. Maybe two windows open at once and what not.

For computer specs - 8GB ram is more than enough for word processing, paper writing, and browsing. Overkill. It will let you run most software that you’ll come across unless you’re doing 3D graphics, heavy code compiling or large engineering modeling for class. Ram is too cheap not to go for extra at this point. It’s winning the arms race against software right now.

For storage- 110% get a SSD (solid state drive) for you primary hard drive that you operating system is on. It’s SO SO SO SO much faster than a spinning disc drive. Quieter too. Try and aim for 250 GB of storage on it or more depending on your budget. UNLESS you want a computer with two hard drives. Then you can get a small 50-100 GB SSD for your OS and a few choice programs. And then you’ll also have a bigger storage,cheaper cost, slower HHD for your storing files.

Either way - absolutely get a thumb drive. Something that will hold up. Like this - so that you can always have a backup of the important things.

Erasky Waterproof 64GB USB Flash Drive Thumb Drive Pen Drive Memory Stick with Keychain (64GB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5YRDQ1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wB1VDb3JWVJHB


By the way, back up everything you hold dear. To the cloud AND to a thumb drive or external hard drive. Your laptop WILL get fucked at some point. Maybe fucked on. Spilt beer on. Dropped. Stolen. Bad updates. Battery explosion. Something will happen. Probably during finals week when you need it least. Plan for it.

Maybe even check into the 4 year warranty so that you never have to worry if you have the cash to fix your computer your junior year. It’s all prepaid, even if slightly more expensive in the long run. Your paying for the peace of mind


Dell, Lenovo, asus, Acer, Samsung, and Toshiba are all good starting points.

The guys in the other sub can help with the details, but this is the broad strokes of what I would buy if I was going back to school.

u/dakboy · 2 pointsr/AskDad

This link is for an older edition, but it's an excellent book to get started with. Reader's Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual

u/shrevid · 1 pointr/AskDad

Mitten Cuffs, bro. We used them on our little dude, it didn't stop the scratching all together but it reduced it nonetheless.