I have read through numerous posts on this website, and others, and have yet to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I was shaving with a Mach 3 and Nivia Shaving Cream for years and always had close shaves where I could not feel stubble no matter which direction I rubbed my hand. I never had razor bumps, irritation, burn, or any of that. I only started to consider a DE safety razor for economical reasons as in the long run, this option seemed to be cheaper. I purchased a Merkur Progress adjustable, the one with the longer handle, and a pack of Merkur Platinum coated blades. I also purchased a badger hair brush, and a good soap. I have been trying, diligently, for about 2 months and just cannot replicate the results I got with my Mach 3. I do get good shaves with the safety razor, just not as good as before. Is it purely my own fault, or may it be my facial structure and/or beard type. I don't think my beard is particularly coarse or fine, just average, but my face is rather jagged, if that is the word. I have a really sharp jaw line, especially towards the back of my jaw near my ear and leading into my chin. I have watched numerous videos, read through numerous threads, I'd tried most of what I have learned. Feel free to ask questions, grill me on details I may have left out, or whatever you feel is important to getting to the bottom of my problem. I really feel it is something I am doing wrong as all of you seem to be having success.
~Matt
~Matt