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Okay... I'm aware that this question might seem a little... strange, but rest assured - it will be relevant to Lois and Clark, somewhere, someday <g>.

My question is... say a guy had a moustache and he wanted to get rid of it. Ahm... how would he go about such a venture? Would he need to cut off most of it before doing the thing with the razor and foam? Would the thing with the razor and foam actually *work*? And... would he need to put on aftershave afterwards? And heck, while I'm at it - what in the *world* is aftershave for, anyway? <g> I grew up with guys in the house, but none of them have ever had a moustache, and somehow this question gave rise to a lot of ribbing and teasing and general suspicion about my motives... so I'd really prefer not to feed the rumour mill, as it it were :rolleyes: This is of pretty big importance [I know, I know, but humour me ] in something I'm writing, though, so any help would be greatly appreciated...?

Sara [forseeing a lot of raised eyebrows... ]

Ok I'm not a guy but I watched someone shave off a beard before. He cut it really short with scissors first before he shaved it off. I never asked why but I would assume it was because the long hair would gum up the razor. This I get from having a rash on my leg for several months. When I could finally shave them the hair gummed up the razor. As for aftershave I believe it is to help close the pores. But I won't swear to that.

Hi,

Found this.

The beard, shaving, Razors, etc.
http://www.hollisandbell.com/beard.html

How can I get a close shave
http://ri.essortment.com/howcangetclos_rjfv.htm

MAF

Well, I've never grown a mustache or beard, but I've seen other guys cut theirs off, and yes, they trim it down with scissors or whatever, first to get it short, and then shave.

I don't know the technical details, but if I don't use aftershave, my face burns and stings all day long, and I usually look like I have a rash. Doesn't happen when I use aftershave. Depending on the aftershave, it can give you a healthy sting right when you put it on. Think of the first home alone movie, where the little kids slaps on some aftershave...

Thanks so much, kmar, Maria and Jeff!!! This is exactly what I needed - that's another scene out of the way. Much, much appreciated!!!!!