Hi All.
I’ve recently moved to DE shaving - maybe 6 weeks ago, and I cannot seem to get a good shave. Things are incrementally getting better, I’m not aiming for BBS, but I can’t even get close to an acceptable shave. I have mildly sensitive skin, so currently do two passes with a Merkur Progress (usually settings 1.5 and 2), all WTG. I’ve experimented with a few blades, and Feather has come closest, with Voskhod second, although feather has given me a ton of weepers. Astra, Gillette Platinum and Perma Sharp all struggled to cut through my coarse hair, even though people say perms sharp is extremely sharp. In terms of prep, I soften the hair with hot water, use a pre-shave oil and leave the lather on for a bit. Apart from the feather, most of my shaves leave me with sandpaper stubble and irritation. I’ve focused on angle, short strokes etc. Still no luck. Sorry for the long post, just at a loss as to where I can make an improvement. Any help appreciated, thanks.
I’ve recently moved to DE shaving - maybe 6 weeks ago, and I cannot seem to get a good shave. Things are incrementally getting better, I’m not aiming for BBS, but I can’t even get close to an acceptable shave. I have mildly sensitive skin, so currently do two passes with a Merkur Progress (usually settings 1.5 and 2), all WTG. I’ve experimented with a few blades, and Feather has come closest, with Voskhod second, although feather has given me a ton of weepers. Astra, Gillette Platinum and Perma Sharp all struggled to cut through my coarse hair, even though people say perms sharp is extremely sharp. In terms of prep, I soften the hair with hot water, use a pre-shave oil and leave the lather on for a bit. Apart from the feather, most of my shaves leave me with sandpaper stubble and irritation. I’ve focused on angle, short strokes etc. Still no luck. Sorry for the long post, just at a loss as to where I can make an improvement. Any help appreciated, thanks.