Wet shaving vs. dry shaving – What really suits you?
The decision: wet shaving or dry shaving?
Many men know it: The daily shave should be quick, look good, and be as gentle on the skin as possible. Some swear by the classic wet shave – others have consciously chosen the electric dry shave.
And both are absolutely justified. Here's a brief overview:
Advantages of dry shaving:
- Usually goes faster
- Easy to use, especially on the go
- Skin is less directly stressed
Disadvantages of dry shaving:
- Less thorough shaving result
- Stubble felt again faster
- Friction and heat can still cause irritation
- Cleaning the devices requires maintenance effort
Advantages of wet shaving:
- Especially smooth and long-lasting shaving results
- Care of the skin with warm water and shaving foam
- Conscious shaving ritual possible
Disadvantages of wet shaving:
- Higher skin stress possible if technique or preparation is not correct
- Risk of razor burn with a dull blade or incorrect handling
- A bit more time-consuming than dry shaving
Why many men have chosen dry shaving – and what frustrates them
Many who opt for dry shaving today have good reasons: they wanted to avoid skin irritation, razor burn, or ingrown hairs that occurred with their previous wet shaving.
A big problem with that:
- Dull blades that pulled too hard on the hair
- Too much pressure on the skin because rigid blades hardly gave way
- Insufficient skin preparation
- Expensive system blades that have been used for too long out of thriftiness
It's not the wet shave itself that stresses the skin – it's dull, inflexible blades and lack of preparation.
A modern answer to old problems: The SHAVENT
This is where the SHAVENT Flex Head Razor comes in. It was developed to rethink the classic wet shave – gentle, flexible, and plastic-free.
What the SHAVENT does differently:
- Flexible pivoting head: The blades adapt to your contours.
- Three classic Half blade for thorough, gentle shaves.
- No expensive system blades needed: Use Half blade in professional quality.
- Less skin stress through flexible blade guidance and optimal preparation.
Here you can learn more about the functionality of the SHAVENT.
Tips: How to achieve skin-friendly wet shaving with SHAVENT
- Thorough preparation: Use warm water and a mild shaving soap like our Solid Shaving Bar.
- Good blades, change them in time: Use fresh blades like the Derby Professional Half blade or the Perma Sharp blades.
- Little pressure, lots of glide: Gently guide the SHAVENT – the Flex head does the rest.
- Aftercare: Soothe and care for the skin after shaving.
Conclusion: Dry or wet – it's about what feels good for you
Dry shaving was and is a good decision for many men. If you feel comfortable with it, that's exactly right.
But maybe you feel like giving wet shaving another chance – without the problems from before.
The SHAVENT is your invitation to: thorough, gentle, and sustainable.
Here is the SHAVENT starter set – including a 30-day money-back guarantee.
