Shaving your beard: 3 steps to a perfect shave

In general, an electric razor is gentler on your skin. If you do decide to shave wet, leave the shaving foam , soap, or gel on long enough, use sharp blades, and always shave in the direction of hair growth to avoid razor burn and breakouts. Be sure to use an aftershave afterward! Natural products like aloe vera have a particularly cooling effect. If you opt for a dry shave, consider a pre-shave product: It helps raise the beard hairs and ensures a smoother shave. Whether wet or dry, a rich aftercare regimen is a must, ideally with products for sensitive skin like an aftershave balm.

Good luck! You can do whatever you want, but be kind to your skin and follow the steps below.

The pre-shave routine is especially important here: cleansing with a good scrub is half the battle. A dry shave is recommended here for similar reasons as with dry skin. Oily skin is just as prone to razor burn and breakouts.

The classic among tools. There are no compromises. Quality has its price. Because a razor comes with soap and a brush. Please don't compromise on that; you're not doing anyone a favor. Alternatively, you can also use shaving cream or gel. The main thing is that it lathers.

Before every shave, you must ensure that the razor blade is sharpened. Sharpening is best achieved with a leather strop. This is always used when the razor is pulling on the beard hairs rather than cutting them. If you are not sure how to sharpen your razor, there are plenty of barbers who will show you how or where you can take your razor from time to time. The effort is worth it; straight razors simply produce great results. The razor should be held at an angle of 30° to 40°. To begin with, it is recommended to shave with the grain. For small improvements, you can then shave against the grain in certain spots (!). To start with, smooth surfaces, such as the cheek, are suitable for testing out your talent with the razor and getting a feel for it.

Since the electric razor was invented in the 1930s, 60% of men have been using dry shaving. Why? It's simple, uncomplicated, and gentle. While it's not as thorough as a wet razor, it's definitely gentler on your skin. Perfect if you already have sensitive skin. And if you're aiming for a three-day beard anyway, this is a definite choice. Because dry shaving never gives a completely smooth shave, so some stubble will always remain.

It's a really thorough shave, so you might not even have to shave every day. Plus, you don't have to rely on modern electricity, and theoretically you could shave in a cabin somewhere in the woods. However, the risk of injury is higher. And even if you don't injure yourself during the actual shave, your skin can still become very irritated. That's why additional pre- and aftershave products are necessary. They soften the hair before shaving and hair removal, and they soothe your skin afterward. Important: Always use sharp blades, like the ones on our safety razor .

Perfect if you don't want to shave your beard off completely, but just want to shape it . Three-day beard? A well-groomed look with a bit of length? Need to reshape your contours? With a good trimmer , this is easy, quick and without pulling. Unlike with a wet or dry shave, the natural structure of your beard is preserved - you just decide how wild or neat you want it to look. And if you think all trimmers are the same - nope. The Brooklyn Blade was developed for men who are serious about their beard care . Sharp stainless steel blades, strong battery life and a design that also looks good next to your sink. Simple, precise, strong - just like your beard.