So here's my dilemma: I have a love/hate relationship going on with Kai blades and I'd like some advice, please.
THE HATE: Everything started with my Merkur 38c. At first I really liked the Kai, a lot. Then, for whatever reason, I started getting really bad post-shave irritation from the Kia, bad enough I retired the blades because I really, really hate post-shave irritation. The irritation I get from the Kai isn't the angry red splotchiness I normally associate with a rough shave, it's that my face feels raw; running my hand across my face - like I would to just generally check how the shave is feeling - is a decidedly unpleasant experience. When I was using the Kai in my 38c, this raw feeling lasted pretty much all day. It was serious enough I would wait an extra day before shaving again, just to give my skin time to heal. Now I'm using a Rockwell 6s and I'm going through all my fav' blades again and decided to give the Kai another whirl. With the 6s/R3 the Kai was a bit better behaved. I still had some of the rawness but it was less intense and passed after a couple hours.
THE LOVE: So you may be wondering if the Kai is killing my gorgeous face, why I am still considering it. And the reason is pretty simple: the Kai gives me a shave unlike any other blade I've tried. My face isn't just smooth, it's smooth as glass; it's as if my face never had beard growth to begin with... I wish it was easier to put this into words because the Kai shave really does feel different. Even Mrs. Wogus noticed how different my face felt after using it. In short, it's an awesome shave! This is the shave I want every time... BADLY!! I just want it without having to suffer the wrath of the Kai.
So in short, I'm perplexed. I've only been wet shaving about six months or so and I'm hoping for some direction to help me sort this out. I don't know if I can expect the kind of shave the Kai gives from a different blade, if I should try a milder plate on the 6s (e.g. R1, R2) or just throw in the towel and get over the Kai altogether. The idea of experimenting with who knows how many blades to try and find another blade that does what the Kai does isn't the most appealing option but I'd be willing if that's the general consensus. By way of comparison I've found happiness with Nacets, Lab Blues and Crystals, even if none of them give me the same "magical" shave the Kai does.
Any input appreciated.
THE HATE: Everything started with my Merkur 38c. At first I really liked the Kai, a lot. Then, for whatever reason, I started getting really bad post-shave irritation from the Kia, bad enough I retired the blades because I really, really hate post-shave irritation. The irritation I get from the Kai isn't the angry red splotchiness I normally associate with a rough shave, it's that my face feels raw; running my hand across my face - like I would to just generally check how the shave is feeling - is a decidedly unpleasant experience. When I was using the Kai in my 38c, this raw feeling lasted pretty much all day. It was serious enough I would wait an extra day before shaving again, just to give my skin time to heal. Now I'm using a Rockwell 6s and I'm going through all my fav' blades again and decided to give the Kai another whirl. With the 6s/R3 the Kai was a bit better behaved. I still had some of the rawness but it was less intense and passed after a couple hours.
THE LOVE: So you may be wondering if the Kai is killing my gorgeous face, why I am still considering it. And the reason is pretty simple: the Kai gives me a shave unlike any other blade I've tried. My face isn't just smooth, it's smooth as glass; it's as if my face never had beard growth to begin with... I wish it was easier to put this into words because the Kai shave really does feel different. Even Mrs. Wogus noticed how different my face felt after using it. In short, it's an awesome shave! This is the shave I want every time... BADLY!! I just want it without having to suffer the wrath of the Kai.
So in short, I'm perplexed. I've only been wet shaving about six months or so and I'm hoping for some direction to help me sort this out. I don't know if I can expect the kind of shave the Kai gives from a different blade, if I should try a milder plate on the 6s (e.g. R1, R2) or just throw in the towel and get over the Kai altogether. The idea of experimenting with who knows how many blades to try and find another blade that does what the Kai does isn't the most appealing option but I'd be willing if that's the general consensus. By way of comparison I've found happiness with Nacets, Lab Blues and Crystals, even if none of them give me the same "magical" shave the Kai does.
Any input appreciated.