I stopped using standard straights about a year or so ago and went to cartridge. Not going back to classic straight but just started with a recent Parker shavette and a Gillette slim. I'm getting good shaves with minimal blood, but my face feels a little raw. I'm using a preshave from art of shaving, proraso green and art of shaving balm. I also wipe down my face with alum after each shave. Didn't expect this tenderness since I have used straights before. Any tricks to recondition my face faster. should I shave more or less? I need to shave at least in the am for work, but I sometimes shave before going out for the evening.
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Sorry, but the only thing i can think of is use less pressure as that is what it sounds like is happening. How long were you using straights before you stopped?
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I was using classic straight razors for a good 5 years before I just got tired of the maintenance. I think you may be right on the pressure, I will lighten my touch. I never used DE before so I think I'm being to aggresive, as for the Shavette, it is so light compared to my classic straights I'm probably overcompensating with too much pressure.
