Hello from newbie

[taiga]

Hello everyone,

Newbie checking in from Switzerland. Looking to learn more about shaving and avoiding neck irritation. Started shaving wet shaving at 14 and currently in my 20's.

(As an aside, is this an annoying cliché that established members have to deal with, new members joining and complaining about neck irritation ?)

Other hobbies include watch collecting. Looking forward to participating and learning more.

 

[Eric_75]

Hi, I'm Eric. Welcome to B & B!

What is your current shaving setup?

 

[rbscebu]

Welcome to B&B.

If it wasn't for neck irritation from shaving, there would be far fewer B&B members.

 

[Hms123]

Welcome. You have made a great decision in joining up and starting to participate.

 

[taiga]

Hi, I'm Eric. Welcome to B & B!

What is your current shaving setup?

Thanks for the welcome. Current setup is simple. Alba botanica shaving cream along with gilette proglide razor and skinguard sensitive razors. Looking to learn more about DE safety razors and possibly going in that direction.

 

[Tillerman]

Welcome to the site. You will get plenty of good advice here. I started because of neck irritation. Good starting point is beard prep. Having well hydrated whiskers really helps.
Good luck to you.

 

[BigJ]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Phoenixkh]

I said "welcome" in your other thread. You'll find your way around the forums here in short order.

 

[Elliot]

Welcome to the forum and do not feel bad. For me, neck irritation is a lot like prostate exam as you age -- Endure.

 

[wes1953]

Welcome to B & B!

 

[dmshaver]

Glad you’ve joined,welcome!

 

[tjsgarden]

Welcome Aboard!
Here is a link to some fun and interesting threads.

 

[cryhavoc]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to the forum !!

 

[Guido75]

Grüß dich! And welcome to B&B.

Neck irritation is not a cliché. Coming from Switzerland and collecting watches on the other hand…just kidding! they are amazing like many things Swiss.

Lots of advice available on how to avoid irritation. Enjoy!!

Guido

 

[Lightcs1776]

Welcome! Neck irritation is a common problem. There is nothing wrong with seeking ways to reduce or eliminate it.

 

[desertcat]

I'll tell you the secret to shaving your neck without irritation, just send me some Swiss chocolate, cheese and wine... Welcome to B&B!

 

[Butch Waxx]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[JKaboom]

Welcome!

Try this:
- Only shave after a shower
- Find a new old stock 1930's to 1950's Gillette tech razor
- Buy a box of Astra superior Platinum blades
- Any shave brush around $30usd
- Arko shave stick and face lather it
- Seal off with an alum block and cold rinse
- Maybe or maybe not use a post shave balm depending on how oily your skin is (I like LEA 3in1)

I'm pretty new at safety razor shaving myself only since September 2022. Give it a try and go from there and have fun!

Many others will have great advice as well

 

[ylekot]

Welcome aboard!