So, 2 days ago I tried an experiment...I used the Gilette Mach 3 that has languished in the cupboard for several weeks now, but using my proper shave soap, brush, prep, and the improved techniques I've learned from shaving with a straight.
Total BBS and far less irritation at the time of shave than I was used to...HOWEVER...today, loads of razor bumps and pimples all over my neck especially...as bad as any time in the past.
100% confirmation that the cartridge was the cause and full validation of going down the SR path.
A nice side though, was that my SR skills have advanced enough that I was able to get much better than SAS tonight including shaving over the bumps, without any cuts. Running a cartridge over them would have left several weepers for sure.
No question that I've made the right choice taking up SR shaving and ditching the cartridges.
Total BBS and far less irritation at the time of shave than I was used to...HOWEVER...today, loads of razor bumps and pimples all over my neck especially...as bad as any time in the past.
100% confirmation that the cartridge was the cause and full validation of going down the SR path.
A nice side though, was that my SR skills have advanced enough that I was able to get much better than SAS tonight including shaving over the bumps, without any cuts. Running a cartridge over them would have left several weepers for sure.
No question that I've made the right choice taking up SR shaving and ditching the cartridges.