How to Shave - from experts at Vikings Blade

A true Viking knows the importance of a good, clean shave. So if you're still in doubt on how to get that great Viking shave, then just follow these steps from the experts.

Open Up Your Skin Pores

Too often we read about getting the hair wet but not many care to tell why this is needed. The pores are pits where hairs sit in. By getting the pores opened up a bit, it would be easy to cut off the top part of the hair - usually called stubble. Warm water would naturally open up the pores. Try washing your face with warm water if you can take a warm shower.

Make a Good Lather

Using warm water opens the skin pores but you would also want to soften the hair. A good shaving cream will help soften the hair. To do this, you would need to form lather with a badger brush. After making the lather in a shaving mug, gently apply the lather on your face.

Run the Razor through the Stubble

With the lather well applied on the face, you would need a good, sharp razor to cut the stubble. Using short strokes, shave with the grain to cut the stubble. If you want a smooth, low cut, rinse off the razor in warm water and use on the face again.

Close Up Your Skin Pores

When you're done with the shave, you have to rinse your face with cold water. Cold water will help close up the pores to avoid infection or any skin irritation.

Use an After Shave

These after shaves are designed to help moisturize your shaved face to prevent any form of skin irritation.

Using Shaving Creams: The Why's and How's

While many may try to argue for dry shaving, wet shaving has got more advantages. Using shaving creams help keep the hairs softened and allow for easy movement of the razor through the bristles. Some of the advantages are a smooth shave and reduced risk of skin irritation. Wet shaving has been a practice for centuries and has seen several modifications of the razor.

Having shaving creams is one thing; knowing how to use it is another. To use a shaving cream properly, you would need to use these steps.

·         Soak the Shaving Brush

While there are two types of shaving creams - brush less and brush shaving creams - we will be focusing on brush shaving creams. Get your Vikings Blade badger shaving brush and soak in warm water for about 3 minutes.

·         Prep the Area to be Shaved

Use warm water to clean the hair bristles to be shaved. This is done to soften the bristles and open up the hair pores. If you feel you can't get the right amount of water for the prep, then take a shower instead.

·         Apply Cream to Brush

With the brush already soaked, take the brush and swirl it on top for take up some cream. It's best to get a small bowl to make the lather in. If you have thicker beards, then you would need more lather than someone without.

·         Lather the Area

Take the cream with the brush to the area you need to shave. With the aid of a good badger lather brush, you will be able to form a good lather. Occasionally dip the brush in warm water before reapplying the lather.

Easy Way to Cut a Beard

When it comes to beards, there are many creative possibilities that it can be styled into. Facial hair for men has seen many variations over the century. If you have a beard you would love to shave, here are some steps to take to avoid any skin irritation.

Prepping the Beard

Just like hairs on the head, you will need to clean out your beards and get rid of as much dead skin cells or dirt in it. You could clean the beard in the sink or in the shower. Although not entirely visible, just like the hairs on your head gets oily, so also does the beards.

Comb the Beard

To prevent tangling, it is paramount to comb the beards. The fuller the beards, the more likely it'd get tangled. While combing, ensure you do it in the direction of the hair growth. This will make shaving a whole lot easier.

Trim the Beards

If you got really full beards, you may need to trim it down with an electric trimmer or scissors before using a DE razor. For more experienced DE razor users, trimming can be achieved with the razor. It's all about using your wet shaving techniques to form a good lather.

Use the DE Razor

When you have been able to trim your full beards to a low level, your DE razor is the next equipment to use for a clean, smooth shave. Always remember the essentials for a good wet shave to achieve maximum results.

Things to Consider When Buying a Razor

The razor itself plays an important role in getting quality shave. When looking to get a good razor, you should look out for...

Blade Count

The more the number of blades, the better it is - right? Well experience has thought us that this is not always true. For instance, in a cartridge razor with multiple blades, the shaves are less deep and close than a conventional DE razor. This is one of the advantages the DE razor has over other cartridge razor.

Blade Specifications

Many people do not realize that razor blades so have certain specifications. They usually differ from one brand to another and also within the same brand. We can see such difference in model types. These specifications include coating, metallurgy, grinding, etc.

Blade Angle

Razor blades are designed with angles ranging from 30° to 45°. A blade with a steeper angle is more aggressive while a blade with shallow angle is very mild but comfortable. You wouldn't want a shallow angled blade and this is why good DE razors are designed with steep angles.

Price

While DE razors use only two blades, they can still be expensive if you settled for an expensive razor. The price of blades varies in the market and is usually a function of brand and construction material. This doesn't mean there are no quality blades at a cheaper price. As a matter of fact, the Vikings Blade is a brand that defies such statement. When buying razors, always settle for one that fits just right into your budget.

The Chieftain Gets Launched by Vikings Blade

We currently live in a world where men are totally allowed to carry facial hair of all kinds. Just name them – trimmed beards, moustaches, long beards, and goatees. While this is a fashion trend that has come to stay, shaving as an art has kept men looking neat and clean. Vikings Blade realizes the importance of shaving as a integral part of men’s grooming. To continue with its promise of ‘Restoring the Art of Manliness”, it has released its latest 3-piece safety razor.

Irrespective of the kind of beards men carry, it would need perfect grooming and trimming. Beards and moustaches on the face of any gentleman must meet up with these two conditions – suit the face and undergo perfect trimming. If any of these are not met, the beards and moustache looks unkempt.

The Chieftain is a perfect blend of technology and innovation. The 3-piece safety razor was designed to give men all over the world the perfect trim and shave for their facial hairs. The razor comes with all the quality and sharpness needed for a clean and smooth shave. Its features include:

• ·         Design
• The Chieftain is made from superior bronze and brass alloy which gives it its characteristic strength. For an elegant and stylish appearance, it has a chrome plating finish which gives it a shiny surface. The Chieftain comes with a classic handle which allows for closer and better shaves.
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• ·         Technology
• The Chieftain is designed to eliminate all the fears and worries for people with sensitive skins or less experience. It comes with a micro-comb technology that sits in its butterfly head. This technology will help prevent all accidental cuts during shaving.

It also comes with an advanced butterfly head that allows for quick and effective blade changes. Unlike most other butterfly heads, the Chieftain gets activated and opened quickly with just a little twist of its handle’s end.

A high quality shaving razor is needed to properly maintain facial hair and look fresh. Vikings Blade provides a wide range of men shaving products with the Chieftain being among its latest release.

Make Razor Burns a Thing of the Past

Where can we really start with razor burns? They are annoyingly painful. Its better experienced than explained. So you have been having razor burns for as long as you can remember or it’s just a recent encounter for you. It’s time to take the fight back to them and stop these burns right in their track.

Change Razors Regularly

Unless you are using a really great DE razor, chances are the cause of your razor bumps is the low quality razor you are using. So it’s best you invest in a good razor like the Vikings Blade or you regularly change the blades.

Shave in the Right Direction

The problem with this is that most people really do not know the direction of their hair growth. If and when you shave against the hair growth, you end up with ingrown hairs, inflamed skin, and irritation. Like we earlier stated, you just have to experience them to know how painful it can be.

Stick with Wet Shaving

Hairs are usually stiff when dry. If you have tough or coarse hairs, then you have twice the toughness. The best way to soften hair and keep it easy to shave is to keep in wet during shaving. It is best to shave in the shower with a good shaving cream. 

The Vikings Blade

The Vikings Blade gave me a clean, excellent shave. Yet to experience a shave as clean and smooth like Vikings Blade made mine. At first when I was searching for a better replacement from my Parker, I kept seeing the Vikings Blade but the reviews were just too good to be true. I was thinking they were all paid reviews but when it didn’t seem to end, I decided to give it a try. The razor is cheap; like seriously cheap. I got it delivered on schedule and couldn’t wait to test it out. I decided not to shave that evening and wait till the next. I wanted to test the sharpness and quality of the razor.

With my hair prepped and wallowing in the shaving cream, the first stroke from the VB left me speechless. 95% of the stubble was gone with the first stroke, and then I started getting worried on the aggressiveness of the blade. I didn’t want everyone to know I just changed razor with lots of cuts and bumps. With every stroke, I just fell in love with the razor even more. If you have never used the Vikings Blade, you just need to try it out to fully understand what all the reviews are all about. I’m so glad and impressed I settled for the Vikings Blade.