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Prep: To soften and protect the skin. Always shave after or during a hot shower, if you shave before use a hot wash cloth and apply to face for a few seconds. Always use hot water to softens the beard and open pores. Apply a Pre-Shave Oil to protect the skin and soften the beard. Pre Shave oil provides a layer of protection between your skin and the blade.

Lather: For a comfortable shave. Use a glycerin based Shaving Cream or Soap and avoid foams, gels or other products that contain numbing agent such as benzocaine or menthol, which tend to close and stiffen the beard.

For best results use The New York Shaving Company Shaving Brush made from badger hair. It helps generate a rich warm lather and softens and lifts the beards from the face.

Shave: With a weighted handle and proper skill. Always shave with the grain first, i.e in the direction the hair grows. Shaving against the grain first can cause ingrown hairs and razor burn. For an even closer shave, re-lather and shave lightly across or against the grain. Always glide the razor gently over your face. In the event of nicks or cuts use an antiseptic Alum Block or Styptic Pen. 

For best results, use The New York Shaving Company Razor which provides proper weight, balance and comfort for better control. Our razors are compatible to either Fusion or Mach3 blades by Gillette.

Soothe: To refresh & regenerate the skin. After shaving, apply an alcohol-free, moisturizing After Shave Balm or After Shave Gel. Avoid after-shaves which contain alcohol; these can irritate,