Title says it all, just taking a poll of who feels comfortable enough with their shaving to achieve an Against The Grain pass and if you can were you always able to do so.
The reason I ask is because I have tried it a couple times since beginning wet shaving and have gotten weepers on my neck and become irritated. So for now I have been sticking to WTG on my neck but would love to be able to get to where I can pull off an ATG pass without regretting it afterwards (like I see in the movies!! (Youtube)). Question: Is it possible for everyone to achieve and ATG pass without becoming and irritated mess? Or, are some people just to sensitive and no matter what prep or technique/experience they have and ATG pass will still end in discomfort and razor burn/irritation?
This is a request for all of the guys who have been here a while to answer, I posted this in the Shave Clinic & Newbie Check-In so that Newbies are able to see what some guys who have some experience wet shaving have to say on this topic.
Thanks in advance for the wisdom that Badger & Blade always has to offer.
** I should add that I know everybody has different skin so that this is a difficult question to answer but, I guess I am more asking about your experiences with your skin and your progress over the time that you have been wet shaving. Rather then trying to guess what type of skin I have and stuff. Thanks again!
Im also going to add that I use a DE razor currently. NEW Deluxe to be specific.
The reason I ask is because I have tried it a couple times since beginning wet shaving and have gotten weepers on my neck and become irritated. So for now I have been sticking to WTG on my neck but would love to be able to get to where I can pull off an ATG pass without regretting it afterwards (like I see in the movies!! (Youtube)). Question: Is it possible for everyone to achieve and ATG pass without becoming and irritated mess? Or, are some people just to sensitive and no matter what prep or technique/experience they have and ATG pass will still end in discomfort and razor burn/irritation?
This is a request for all of the guys who have been here a while to answer, I posted this in the Shave Clinic & Newbie Check-In so that Newbies are able to see what some guys who have some experience wet shaving have to say on this topic.
Thanks in advance for the wisdom that Badger & Blade always has to offer.
** I should add that I know everybody has different skin so that this is a difficult question to answer but, I guess I am more asking about your experiences with your skin and your progress over the time that you have been wet shaving. Rather then trying to guess what type of skin I have and stuff. Thanks again!
Im also going to add that I use a DE razor currently. NEW Deluxe to be specific.
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