Help with next razor

[Dassat]

First, this is my first post and want to say this forum has been very beneficial for me as a noob. I've been using a DE razor for about 2 months and started with a Merkur HD and have been using a slant for about two weeks now. My problem is that I have a very very tough beard. I got a slant as a the HD pulled and tugged too much. The slant slices the hair a little easier, but I still get pulling going ATG and around the chin area. I do ATG as a third pass after WTG and XTG. I know I have a lot to learn regarding technique, but think it's not horrible as I rarely get nicks and am able to get BBS shave. I have been using Personna med prep and Feather blades. Again very rarely do I get any nicks, but the pulling can lead to an uncomfortable shave.

So is it that I just need to perfect my technique, get a more aggressive razor, or both? If I should get a more aggressive razor what should I be considering.

As for a prep, I shave after the shower, with a decent lather using T&H 1805 cream. I also have the Edwin Jagger pre shave lotion I have tried but doesn't seem to do much.

Thanks for any and all advice!

 

[Mick]

Welcome to B&B

If you have not already done so, stop into the Hall of Fame and tell everyone a little about yourself

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Improving your shaving technique, better beard preparation will go a lot further than getting a different razor.

you can reduce the pulling by stretching your skin and using short rapid strokes.

 

[CB1]

AI had the HD and the Slant also and ended up with the R41.
You'll hear all kinds of horrific stories of carnage about the R41 but it sounds like your technique isn't bad for starting out and your beard sounds similar to mine albeit I still only go ATG in certain area's and not my whole neck, mustache or below lower lip area.
I highly recommend the R41 and if you find you don't like it they sell like hotcakes on the BST.
It's probably one of the more aggressive or as I say effective razors so after trying it you'll have experienced the top so you can only work back down.
You could get an adjustable and crank it up but why not go all the way with the R41 so you know where the top is and possibly saving money along the way?
I use mine as my daily driver. Once you get used to it any fear you may have will dissapate and it'll be like any other razor only you'll get consistent top notch close shaves.
Just my 25 cents.