Shaving With A Manual Razor

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Shaving With A Manual Razor

• Washington State School for the Blind

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Shaving With A Manual Razor
Brought to you by the Washington State School
for the Blind

• You will need the following Items
• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• After Shave
• Wash Cloth
• Towel
• Bowl of Warm Water

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Preparation
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for the Blind

• Immerse the washcloth in the bowl of warm water
  and apply it to your face. (This will soften your
  whiskers).

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Preparation
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for the Blind

• Shake the shaving cream can vigorously.
• Put a small amount of shaving cream into the palm
  of your hand.

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Preparation
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for the Blind

• Dab a thin layer of cream onto your face.
• Starting below your left ear, moving downward
  under your chin, then around to your right ear.
• Dab along the mustache area under your nose.
• Cover the area under your closed mouth and on
  your chin. Try to cover all the whiskers.

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Shaving
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for the Blind

• Take the razor in your right hand and start
  shaving the right end of your mustache using
  upward strokes. Move across your mustache to the
  left side, continuing the upward strokes. While
  shaving, use your left hand to lead and feel for
  whiskers.

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Shaving
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for the Blind

• Shave the little patch below your mouth, then
  along your chin. Rinse the blade in the warm
  water to avoid clogging your razor.
• Next, start shaving your right cheek just ahead
  of your ear. Feel along with your left fingers
  and shave your cheek. Follow down under your
  chin to your neckline, then go to your left cheek
  and repeat.

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Shaving Tips
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for the Blind

• When shaving use upward strokes with the
  exception of your neck area. For your neck area,
  use downward strokes. Feel before and after you
  shave with the left fingers.
• Rinse the razor blade again in the warm water.
• Take the washcloth and rinse off your face. Make
  sure you get the areas around your ears and under
  your nose.
• Spot check for whiskers using your fingers.
• Dry off your face with a clean dry towel.

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Shaving Tips
Brought to you by the Washington State School
for the Blind

• Take the after shave and put a small dab in the
  palm of your hand. Rub hands together vigorously
  and apply over the shaved area (cheek to cheek,
  nose to throat).

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Blade Replacement
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for the Blind

• The slot at the top of the blade tray is always
  empty.
• Insert razor into the empty slot.
• With the handle pointing toward you, slide the
  handle of the blade. Reverse the procedure,
  align the handle to blade. Push handle forward
  to release the blade.

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Traveling With a Razor
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for the Blind

• Make sure your blade has a cover to avoid cutting
  yourself.
• Its a good idea to put the razor in a side
  pocket of your traveling case with the handle
  pointing upward. This is especially helpful if
  your razor doesnt have a cover, this will help
  avoid cuts.
• Disposable razors are much sharper and should be
  used with extreme caution, especially for
  inexperienced shavers.