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Check out my new channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/Shaveology A 15 Minute Wet Shave Demonstration [ 0:06] Pre-Shave [ 2:23] The Shave: Pass 1 -- With The Grain [ 5:45] The Shave: Pass 2 -- Across The Grain [ 8:49] The Shave: Pass 3 -- Against The Grain [12:06] Post Shave [13:25] Brush & Razor Maintenace Wet shaving is the traditional technique of shaving with hot water and a single blade (DE razor or Straight) using a brush (badger, boar, or synthetic) to lather a cream or soap. Modern wet shaving uses multiple passes to reduce and finally eliminate whiskers. (Without irritation!) Wet shaving may take a little longer than shaving with a multiblade cartridge razor and goo from a can, but it is healthier for your skin and the results are much better too! The Pre-Shave routine softens the whiskers and cleanses and prepares the skin before shaving. The first shaving pass should always be With the Grain (WTG). This means shaving in the direction of whisker growth. The first pass takes the longest because this is where the majority of hair is cut. You will not be completely "smooth" after the first pass, additional passes (re-lathering) will be necessary. The second shaving pass will be Across the Grain (XTG). This means shaving across the direction of whisker growth (from jaw to chin). The second pass takes less time because you are only further reducing the leftover stubble from the first pass. You should be "smooth" enough to quit after the second pass. A third pass is optional... The third and final shaving pass will be Against the Grain (ATG). This means shaving against the direction of whisker growth. The last pass takes less time because you are only further reducing the leftover stubble from the previous passes. You should be careful when attempting to shave ATG because it is quite aggressive, but the results can be baby's skin smooth! The Post Shave routine is important because you Rinse, Condition, and Heal your freshly shaved skin. Thoroughly rinse your face with warm water, then cool water after shaving. You can apply a topical antiseptic like witch hazel or use an alum block. Finish with aloe or a non-alcoholic aftershave. Throroughly rinse your razor and brush after each use, then store them someplace to air dry, or you can pat them dry on a clean towel. Lubricating the cutting edges of a blade with oil may extend the use between shaves... Music: Backed Vibes (Clean), Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/