If you’re trying to figure out how to improve the quality of your shave, then use a bar of soap and a brush. It’s the cheapest method, but has also remained the most reliable. The lather from a bar of soap is different than what you’ve experienced with shaving cream.

Shaving Basics

Before you shave, you need to know the basic rules of the game. They go like this:

• You need a good razor with a fresh, sharp blade. The multi-blade cartridge razors are great, but you can still get a great shave with a disposable if you do it right.
• You need a shaving brush, preferably one made of badger’s hair, because that’s the only fiber that will carry water from the sink up to your face to give you the best lather.Read More