SHAVE SETUP
Good light, a clear mirror and a dry place to store your razor. A few small changes make a better shave.
Most men spend money on the razor and nothing on the room they shave in. But a dim light, a fogged mirror and a razor left wet on the sink can ruin a shave before you start. A few small tweaks cost almost nothing and make a real difference.
What Your Bathroom Gets Wrong
A single overhead light casts shadows under your chin and jaw, so you miss spots and press harder to compensate.
A fogged mirror makes it hard to see what you’re doing, which is when nicks and missed patches happen.
Hunting for the cream, a towel or a fresh cartridge mid-shave leads to rushed, careless strokes.
A razor left wet on the sink isn’t at its best. See how to clean your razor.
Three Things to Get Right
Light from the front, or from both sides of the mirror, shows every patch. If your light is overhead, add a small lamp or stand closer to a window.
Action: Light the face, not the ceiling.Shave before you run a hot shower, open a window, or wipe the mirror before you start. A fogless mirror is a simple upgrade if you shave in the shower.
Action: Wipe it, or let the steam clear.Rinse it, shake off the water and keep it somewhere dry between shaves. It stays cleaner and lasts better.
Action: Rinse, shake, store dry.A Four-Step Bathroom Setup
Make sure your face is lit evenly, with no shadow under the chin or along the jaw.
Wipe it, or shave before the room fills with steam.
Shaving cream or gel, razor, towel and moisturiser within arm’s length before you start.
Choose a spot away from the shower spray where it can dry between uses.
Setup Mistakes vs the Better Way
✗ The Common Mistakes
- Shaving under one overhead light
- Shaving in a steamed-up room
- Leaving products across the room
- Leaving the razor wet on the sink
- Rushing in a cluttered space
✓ The Better Way
- Even light on your face
- A clear mirror
- Everything within arm’s reach
- A dry storage spot
- A tidy, safe surface
Good light also helps you follow your hair growth. See the grain map and how to shave properly.
- Premium handle with a quality rubber grip
- Pivoting action head
- Strip with vitamin E and aloe
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Frequently asked questions
Even light on your face, ideally from the front or both sides, so there are no shadows under your chin or along your jaw. Daylight near a window works well.
If you shave in the shower or in a steamy bathroom, it can make life much easier. Otherwise, wiping the mirror or shaving before the steam builds works too.
Somewhere dry and away from the shower spray. Rinse it, shake off the water and let it dry between shaves.
Yes. Start with the £9.99 starter kit, which includes a premium handle. You can change, delay or cancel at any time for free.
Better light, a clear mirror and a dry home for your razor cost almost nothing, and they make every shave easier and safer.