Shaving with/against the grain? (feddit.uk)

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So I know the theory of shaving with the grain:

Doesnt irritate the skin
Proves you didn't grow up fatherless/motherless

But... it doesn't work, right? Against the grain is the only way to get a smooth shave... surely?

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[-] mbirth@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 weeks ago

Years ago I've seen a documentary about a semi-famous barbershop/beard grooming salon where they've asked the barber the same question. And the guy basically said: As hair grows in every direction, you - of course - have to shave in every direction as well to get a clean shave. And he emphasised that there's nothing to all those stories of never going against the grain.