Shave You, I Will.

I have shaving issues. In my 28 years, I have not executed a successful shave. The blood loss and scars have (finally) motivated me to find quality shaving products that, if I play my cards right, might help more than hinder. My Father, to this day, still gets the giggles when he says, "Goin' up to shave? I'll dial nine-one..." - So it's - more or less - a twisted running gag in my parents' household.

I've tried the Nairs and Veets of the world. My skin hates them. I look like I have been attacked by a gaggle of blood-thirsty chiggers when I try to use that crap. Electric shavers are, in my opinion, a complete waste of time. I'm better off letting my dog chew the hair off my legs.

I researched the internetz for tips and tricks that I might have missed in my life. One blog noted that shaving in the direction of the hair growth (as opposed to against it, I assume) is optimal, and "some hair might come out just from the force!"

No sh*t? That "force" does everything!

Where's fricken Obi-Wan when you need him?

Then this magical pink bottle of all-natural Eos Shave Cream found its way into my goodie bag at a trade show last year. Per usual, I collected my shaving must-haves: a fresh razor (I like the men's Mach 3 or Schick Quattro), a first aid kit and my cell phone - with 9 and 1 pre-dialed on the keypad - and this Eos shave cream.

I was pleasantly surprised by this product. It left my legs as smooth as buttah...all with very minimal blood loss. I'm sold.

They come in Island Blue, Pomegranate Raspberry and Vanilla Bliss varieties.