Irritation

[Barney14]

I have been getting irritation on both cheeks (face ) a red sore rash.

I have just started using a Gillette pre war Canadian Tech, previously I had been using a Star 100 without any problems.
Nothing else has changed.
Is the Canadian Tech to blame?.
Any thoughts?

 

[Niles]

It's possible the Tech is to blame. Try a different blade in the Tech if you have a variety of blades. Sometimes blades that work well in one razor don't work well in another.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

You might need to adjust the angle for the change of razor. Have a read of Part 4 of my guide here...

The Wanderers Guide To DE Shaving

(scroll down the page to the fourth post)

 

[FarmerTan]

You might need to adjust the angle for the change of razor. Have a read of Part 4 of my guide here...

The Wanderers Guide To DE Shaving

(scroll down the page to the fourth post)

Good idea.

 

[Macfrommichigan]

Most likely it is angle, yes.

What blade are you using?

 

[FarmerTan]

Just finished shave number 14 on a GSB in a tech on 3 days growth of silver wire hair on my handsome face. I don't think it's possible to get irritation from a tech, lol.

 

[Barney14]

You might need to adjust the angle for the change of razor. Have a read of Part 4 of my guide here...

The Wanderers Guide To DE Shaving

(scroll down the page to the fourth post)

I think it pressure, i am pretty heavy handed and after using the heavier Star i might be applying pressure.
Thanks for the link, it given me a starting point.

 

[Barney14]

Just finished shave number 14 on a GSB in a tech on 3 days growth of silver wire hair on my handsome face. I don't think it's possible to get irritation from a tech, lol.

Nor did i but i got it..... too much pressure i think.

 

[BigJ]

My guess is that this is technical, either:
#1. Incorrect angle (as suggested by others), or
#2. Too much pressure (easy to do when you change razors).

Techs provide good shaves for me, but there are so many variables. I would stick with it for a bit as you may be rewarded for the effort!!

 

[Barney14]

Most likely it is angle, yes.

What blade are you using?

I used a Lord Platinum and a Ladas.

 

[Barney14]

My guess is that this is technical, either:
#1. Incorrect angle (as suggested by others), or
#2. Too much pressure (easy to do when you change razors).

Techs provide good shaves for me, but there are so many variables. I would stick with it for a bit as you may be rewarded for the effort!!

I will stay with the Tech, will keep an eye on angle as well as pressure.

 

[FarmerTan]

I used a Lord Platinum and a Ladas.

I'd bet pressure is the problem, with those blades.

 

[FarmerTan]

You will fall in love with the tech.

 

[Barney14]

You will fall in love with the tech.

I have had Techs before and loved them, went to a Star 100 great razor, now back with a Tech.
The Star was heavier 62grm i think and i might be applying too much pressure with the Tech.

Would using the heavier Star handle with the Tech head be a good idea?

 

[ajkel64]

You could try the handle if it screws together. I am like the others, I think maybe too much pressure. I still do it from time to time when I change razors.

 

[Barney14]

I used the Canadian pre war Tech with its original handle and a new Voshkod blade.

I made sure not to apply any pressure, the result, a clean comfortable shave, no irritation at all.

I think i must have been applying pressure after been used to the heavier Star razor.

A happy chappy again, just goes to show how important technique is.

 

[member 119848]

Same here, I'm pretty sure it's due to pressure.
And we assume, that you're not exceeding 3 passes.

 

[Barney14]

Same here, I'm pretty sure it's due to pressure.
And we assume, that you're not exceeding 3 passes.

Only 3 passes, really pleased with the shave from the Canadian Tech, nicest razor i have owned.