Hi All,
Newbie to the forum here. Been reading for a while but thought I’d join and ask a question. I apologise as it’s one you’ve probably answered lots of times before, but I have searched and read a lot of old threads.
I’m fairly new to the world of DE shaving, although I have been wet shaving with cartridges for a long time.
The issue I’m having with the DE is neck irritation. This isn’t something I struggled with on cartridge razors. It’s getting to the point where I feel like getting rid of the DE and going back to cartridge, as it’s nearly as close a shave with 0 irritation.
However, I’m keen to keep at it as it’s enjoyable using the DE, much more gentleman-like!
I am using a Timor with Personna blades. I started with Timor but went to Personna.
I only shave after a long shower and I use a pre-shave oil.
I’m using Extro soap (Camelot) and lathering up in a bowl.
I’ve watched lots of videos and I’m sure it’s mostly technique. I’m trying to put 0 pressure on the razor, but when it comes to the neck, it ends up red raw with weepers after 2 passes. I’m yet to have a clean, irritation free shave with the DE.
I’ve adopted the “spoon” hold after searching through this forum which seemed to result in slightly better results but my neck is still suffering.
Post shave, I use an Alum Block followed by aftershave balm.
My beard is dark and thick, especially at the neck area. I can feel the blade tugging and “twanging” some of the hairs as I go. I’ve always got a fresh razor in there, never more than 2 shaves.
Is it worth looking at a more aggressive razor to deal with the thick hair? Is it still lack of technique and practice makes perfect? Any help to stop me from jacking the DE in would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
Newbie to the forum here. Been reading for a while but thought I’d join and ask a question. I apologise as it’s one you’ve probably answered lots of times before, but I have searched and read a lot of old threads.
I’m fairly new to the world of DE shaving, although I have been wet shaving with cartridges for a long time.
The issue I’m having with the DE is neck irritation. This isn’t something I struggled with on cartridge razors. It’s getting to the point where I feel like getting rid of the DE and going back to cartridge, as it’s nearly as close a shave with 0 irritation.
However, I’m keen to keep at it as it’s enjoyable using the DE, much more gentleman-like!
I am using a Timor with Personna blades. I started with Timor but went to Personna.
I only shave after a long shower and I use a pre-shave oil.
I’m using Extro soap (Camelot) and lathering up in a bowl.
I’ve watched lots of videos and I’m sure it’s mostly technique. I’m trying to put 0 pressure on the razor, but when it comes to the neck, it ends up red raw with weepers after 2 passes. I’m yet to have a clean, irritation free shave with the DE.
I’ve adopted the “spoon” hold after searching through this forum which seemed to result in slightly better results but my neck is still suffering.
Post shave, I use an Alum Block followed by aftershave balm.
My beard is dark and thick, especially at the neck area. I can feel the blade tugging and “twanging” some of the hairs as I go. I’ve always got a fresh razor in there, never more than 2 shaves.
Is it worth looking at a more aggressive razor to deal with the thick hair? Is it still lack of technique and practice makes perfect? Any help to stop me from jacking the DE in would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike