If you have a 4C coil or a tight wave, you already know the feeling: you shave, you look close, then the neck or jaw starts to look a little rough by the next day. Some guys switch to an electric shaver and stay there. That is a fair choice. But you can get a close, clean wet shave too. It starts with what goes on your skin before the blade.
Pick one path and stick with it for a few weeks.
Path 1: The wet shave, the FBG way
Use this if you want the close razor finish and a clean line.
- Prep with Easy Primer Skin & Beard Oil. A light blend of plant oils. It softens the hair and gives the blade a smooth path, without a greasy finish.
- Shave with Hydro-Glaze Cooling Aloe Shave Gel. A clear, low-to-no-foam gel with aloe and witch hazel, so you can see your skin and the line you are cutting.
- Go with the grain first. One pass. Rinse the blade between passes.
- Stop when it looks clean. Going over the same patch again is where irritation starts.
- Finish with Bump Clear. Alcohol-free. Apply after the shave while skin is still damp.
The full three-step system is in The Shaving Regimen.
Path 2: The dry shave, done right
Use this if the blade has not worked for you, or you want a quick shave.
- Shave dry with an electric shaver on clean, dry skin.
- Use Bump Clear only after the shave. Alcohol-free. Keep the routine simple so you can tell what is working.
- Keep your hands off the area. Picking at it is how small spots become bigger ones.
Stick with one path for a few weeks before you judge it.
The natural oils, and what each one does for the feel of your skin
Easy Primer Skin & Beard Oil
- Avocado oil: smooths and softens the hair and skin.
- Olive oil: lubricates and keeps skin hydrated.
- Grapeseed oil: a light finish that feels firm and calm before the blade.
- Soybean oil: adds slip and softness to the prep.
Hydro-Glaze Cooling Aloe Shave Gel
- Aloe vera gel: moisturizes and gives a cool, fresh feel.
- Witch hazel extract: a clean, refreshing finish on the skin.
- Glycerin: keeps the gel slick so the blade glides.
- Menthol: the cooling sensation on the skin.
Bump Clear
Alcohol-free aftercare for the skin after the shave.
What to avoid
- Shaving against the grain every time, or pressing harder to get closer.
- Going back over the same spot again and again.
- Using a dull blade. Change it before it drags.
When to see someone
If bumps are painful, spreading, or not clearing up, see a dermatologist. That is for someone who can look at your skin, not for a blog post or a product.
