# HOT WATER
This is the essential for a perfect shave are water & warmth - bristles become softer and easier to cut and facial muscles are relaxed, the best time to shave is after a bath or shower
# PREP THE FACE
For those with sensitive skin or who desire a particularly smooth shave - use a glycerin based product to prep the face - such as Skin Food, or Musgo Glycerine Lime Oil Soap. This will help the razor glide smoothly across the face.
# LATHER
When using cream, place a modest amount in the palm of one hand, dip the brush in hot water & build up a rich creamy later on your brush. Wet the face and with a circular motion apply the later to the beard making the hairs stand proud - if using a shave soap dip the brush in hot water and later on soap in bowl.
# SHAVE
Using a good blade that has been warmed under hot running water, shave the beard in the direction of growth - rinse the blade frequently. Never shave ?against the grain? as this causes razor burn. To find the unique direction of hair growth, use your fingertips on a wet beard.
Rinse the face with warm water , then cool and pat dry.
# MOISTURIZE A good wet shave exfoliates and cleanses the skin - but your skin also needs protection from the elements. Products containing alcohol should not be applied directly to newly shave skin as this may inflame or cause dryness - though some Men love that sting ! Use Musgo Aftershave Balsam which can be custom scented to match your shave cream scent or left unscented.
# FRAGRANCE
For best results colognes and other fragrances should be applied to ?hot spots? behind the earlobes and on the sides and back of neck.