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8. Common Shaving Problems - Acne
From a localized patch to all-over pizza face, shaving is no easy task when you have acne. And needless to say, taking a sharp object to irritated skin can often make matters worse. The only way to cope is with extra special care.

9. Common Shaving Problems - Uneven Hair Growth
Not everyone is blessed with being able to grow a full forest on the face. Some guys, no matter how hard they try, can only get as far as patchy, irregular-looking facial hair. Testosterone levels and enzymes that trigger hair growth are one part of the equation. But before you go cry in a corner...

10. Common Shaving Problems - Barber's Rash
Of all the redness and rashes that can come from taking a sharp piece of metal to the flesh, this one’s the worst. Dirty razors and towels are the culprits. Puss-filled bumps and abscesses can develop as a result of the facial hair follicle becoming infected with a strain of strep or staph.

Common Shaving Problems - Top 10
Shaving is one of those things in life that you’re expected to know how to do (like taking care of a baby or balancing your checking account). There’s no instruction booklet or summer college course. Judging by the number of men out there with botched facial hair styles and bumpy, razor-burned skin, there should be. But whether you’re a whiz with a razor or bungling beginner, every guy can use a refresher on shaving basics. Here is our list of everyday shaving slip-ups, and more importantly, how to repair them.

What Men Don't Know About Shaving
According to Matt McMillen of WebMD, Basic shaving can be quick and easy. Just pick up a razor and drag it across your face until the stubble’s gone. A really good shave, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and know-how.
Even if you've been shaving for years, you might learn something, from dermatologists and a barber who’s been shaving men for decades, about what you need to do to get the best shave possible.
Even if you've been shaving for years, you might learn something, from dermatologists and a barber who’s been shaving men for decades, about what you need to do to get the best shave possible.

Wise man says: The man who moves a mountain begins...
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." - Confucius
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Barbasol Vintage Shaving Ad
Barbasol Vintage Shaving Ad

Made in England Razor Blades
Opened a packet of Wilkinson razor blades last night. Not often you see Made in England on packages these days.

Oster Hair Trimmer
Here's the business end of the new hair trimmer used here at JanesHardware.com.

Vintage Shaving Photo
Here's a classic photo of a sharecropper shaving. Most likely from the Southern part of the United States.