Topic: The Shaving Superthread- All You Want and More....

[Shaun]

Hey everyone.  I‘ve been searching the forums for a topic about shaving and can‘t seem to find anything.  Maybe I‘m not looking in the right places but anyway.  Hopefully someone can help me with this.  I know shaving is required every day at basic.  Problem is I get razor burn no matter what I try.  Now my question is, how close of a shave do they expect at basic?  Do they want the "I‘m going on a hot date tonight" shaving up against the grain for a really tight shave, or is the shaving down and it‘s going to grow back by the end of the day fine?  I don‘t get burned as bad when I shave down as I do when I shave up.  Hopefully someone can help.

Thanks a bunch.  

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Grow back by the end of the day was always fine  in my day and I‘m the same as you, I could never shave up as I‘d be one big blister.
CHEERS

[-Skeletor-]

Maybe your razor is dull?

Are you using a disposable razor or a real one(non-disposable)

[Sierra Kilo]

How close you need to shave could be just a matter of how much of a stickler your instructors are during inspections.  Also keep in mind that shaving during basic isn‘t done at a remotely leisurely pace, as you are in a rush to get outside for morning PT.

If the razor burn is severe enough (a medical condition?), then you can possibly get a chit that states you do not have to shave at all.  My section commander told me I have this option, becase of a skin medication I am taking, resulting in some nasty burns/cuts sometimes, but I can stick it out  

[Shaun]

Thanks guys.  I‘m using Mach 3 Turbo and they‘re not dull at all.  I change blades every second or third shave.  I was prescribed some meds for razor burn but I‘m not up for getting a chit not to shave.  It‘s bad but I‘m the same way.  I can tough it out.

[Sierra Kilo]

You haven‘t shaved till you shave in a tent at 0-dark stupid in February with a temp colder than -30 outside, when your razor is frozen (and shaving cream is broken) and all you‘ve got is some melted snow-water to damp your face...

[meni0n]

Eh? Try dry shaving in -25.

[48Highlander]

Well I‘d say something here about having to shave in -40....except I decided not to do it.  There‘s a fine line between hard and stupid.  Shaving on winter ex‘s is pointless.

[kurokaze]

erhm... get one of those quiet electric ones.. godsend in the field.  A single charge should last 2 weeks or more.

[Sierra Kilo]

Well I‘d say something here about having to shave in -40....except I decided not to do it. There‘s a fine line between hard and stupid. Shaving on winter ex‘s is pointless  

Oh I agree, but when the CO orders it...  something about keeping hygiene in the field for simulating longer periods of time in winter conditions.

Us northerners are made of stronger stuff, up here in igloos eh?  

[Shaun]

Glad I start basic May 11th.  Won‘t have to worry about dry shaving in the field right now  

[mattoigta]

Originally posted by Kirkpatrick:
[qb]  

Well I‘d say something here about having to shave in -40....except I decided not to do it. There‘s a fine line between hard and stupid. Shaving on winter ex‘s is pointless  

Oh I agree, but when the CO orders it...  something about keeping hygiene in the field for simulating longer periods of time in winter conditions.

Us northerners are made of stronger stuff, up here in igloos eh?      [/qb]

Yeah? we were ordered not too since it‘s easier to get frostbite on a freshly and close shaven face

[Sierra Kilo]

hmmm, well the winter warfare pam dictates that for winter condition hygiene, you need to shave every day, preferably at night just before turning in, and keep moustaches short because they mask the presence of frostbite (not prevent it).

[Tomas]

I was wondering if you guys have any tips or tricks to deal with razor burn if you have any.. i sometimes get massive razor burn and it looks unsightly.. was looking for ideas before i ship to bmq

[ringo_mountbatten]

use a lubricating shaving gel.  make sure the razor is sharp. 

[Qwertz]

If you don't got shaving cream/gel use some soap. If you still get razor burn and just looking to hide it.. take some cover up with you :p if you got sisters or a mother i'm sure they have some laying around somewhere.

[Tomas]

are you implying i dont have cover up?


jk i dont have any.. but it would be a good idea thanks

[ringo_mountbatten]

umm i am not so sure you wanna get caught wearing cover up if you are a guy. just a thought that the razor burn might be better to show than having someone find out you are wearing coverup. 

[Tomas]

actually i figure youd get yelled at for razor burn:P id rahter wear consealer than get yelled at:P

[ringo_mountbatten]

i think concealer might elicit the same response as razor burn.   you are better off trying to find a way to shave that doesn't result in razor burn and just take care of the problem at the source.  

[Inch]

They're not animals, they're not going to jack you up for razor burn. If they find out you put on makeup, man it's all over.
In the words of my first troop commander, "Suck it up Buttercup"

Cheers

[atticus]

You won't get any trouble for having having razor burn. Guy on my BMQ got it extremly bad and he had no problem whatsoever, in fact one of our MCpl gave him tips for getting rid of it. Your also not allowed to wear make-up while in uniform. And hasn't this topic been discussed?

[-Skeletor-]

Yea, you won't get jacked up for razor burn(great way to show to the NCOs that you shaved that morning too      )

But wearing make up... if your a guy.. just no.. you will get jacked up rather harshly an probably get a warning.

[CFN. Orange]

If your razor burn is really really bad ...chances are your going to be able to go to the MIR and get a med chit stating that you can take 48 hours in between shaves.

[Michael Dorosh]

Also, always shave in the same direction; this is a simple thing but some guys miss it.  Make sure the strokes on your face go the same direction each time you shave.