Models are made for men and women that are designed to perform optimally for gender specific applications. Models that perform best over the flat surfaces of the legs will not work as well on the sharp angles of a face and vice versa.
You may also want to consider disinfecting the razor with alcohol before starting your shave. Many shavers come with their own cleaning tools. Be sure to clean them after every usage so that they are ready to go the next time.
Experiment with razors to find the one that shaves you the best. The moisturizing strips on many disposable razors only work in the presence of water, so they are useless for a dry shave.
Start with the sensitive areas around the ankles and behind the knees. These areas are more likely to get nicked as the blade gets dull and collects skin and hair in the course of shaving.
Grip the razor handle at the very bottom with your fingertips, to apply the least pressure possible to your skin. More leverage means more likelihood of the blade cutting flesh, instead of hair.
Select a razor with one or two blades max. More blades will pull hair and cut below the skin. This can lead to ingrown hairs or razor burn. A single-blade razor won’t clog up as quickly as a razor with 2 or more blades.
Shaving against the grain will likely result in painful razor burn that appears as bumpy, irritated skin. Shaving with the grain will not be as close as it would with going against the grain, however you will be less likely to damage the skin.
If you used a disposable razor you can simply throw it away. Consider dipping the razor in rubbing alcohol to help dry out the blade and prevent rust from forming.
