Hello everyone,
I have been reading the forums for several weeks and appreciate all of the good information. However, I have some problems with DE shaving that are still unresolved. I hope you can help. I have been using a Futur with Merkur and feather blades for about 2 months.
I have tried all of the techniques -- Taylor shave cream, soap, shave brush, after a shower, in the shower, Cremo Cream, Nanka shave gel, other gels, creams/soaps with the same problem. Blade setting from 1 to 2.5.
Irritation is not that bad, however, the only way I can get a very smooth shave is to go against the grain. It is the best shave ever, Unfortunately, after about 24 hours if I try it again, my skin and whiskers feel bumpy and irritated. It seems the only way to duplicate the great shave is to wait about 36 hours. But during that time, it looks like I have not shaved in a day, which defeats the purpose!
I decided to switch from a Mach 3 due to bad razor bumps on my neck. I have a very thick/coarse beard.
Would a more agressive blade setting help or a different technique help? Thank you.
C.
I have been reading the forums for several weeks and appreciate all of the good information. However, I have some problems with DE shaving that are still unresolved. I hope you can help. I have been using a Futur with Merkur and feather blades for about 2 months.
I have tried all of the techniques -- Taylor shave cream, soap, shave brush, after a shower, in the shower, Cremo Cream, Nanka shave gel, other gels, creams/soaps with the same problem. Blade setting from 1 to 2.5.
Irritation is not that bad, however, the only way I can get a very smooth shave is to go against the grain. It is the best shave ever, Unfortunately, after about 24 hours if I try it again, my skin and whiskers feel bumpy and irritated. It seems the only way to duplicate the great shave is to wait about 36 hours. But during that time, it looks like I have not shaved in a day, which defeats the purpose!
I decided to switch from a Mach 3 due to bad razor bumps on my neck. I have a very thick/coarse beard.
Would a more agressive blade setting help or a different technique help? Thank you.
C.