Hey everyone,
I’ve recently (a little over a month) transitioned to a new razor (Tatara Masamune Nodachi) and brush shaving after using my Merkur Long Handled Razor and Cremo for the past couple of years. The first few shaves were great, but I’ve been noticing some persistent redness on my face on the areas where I shave (upper lip/under nose, bottom lip, and the front of the chin). Curiously, other areas like my neck, sideburns, and the rest of my chin are fine after shaving. The red areas do not feel irritated. I don’t feel any rawness or roughness past the first hour or so after the shave (usually no pain at all), but I’m concerned that this redness could be the sign of a lasting or permanent issue. I always exfoliate with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, shave after a warm/hot shower, and finish with cold water.
The first shaves after getting the new razor were done with:
-Tatara Masamune Nodachi razor
-Astra Platinum blade
-Proraso White cream
-Van Der Hagen boar brush
For the past week, I’ve replaced some of the components with:
-Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin
-MÜHLE Classic Medium Black Silvertip Fiber Shaving Brush (synthetic)
I always shave with the grain and across the grain. I spray some antimicrobial hypochlorous fluid and occasionally some witch hazel after shaving. I tend to prefer aggressive razors.
I’ve been shaving with DE razors for years, and I hadn’t run into this issue until now. I’ve been moisturizing with CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion after shaving for the past 2 weeks, but it doesn’t seem to really solve the redness. I’m aware that the redness could be the result of a number of different things (reactions to cream, allergens/aggressiveness of brush, the razor itself, my technique), but I’m having difficulties finding a solution. Nothing seems to be helping.
Would anyone be able to offer any suggestions?
I’ve recently (a little over a month) transitioned to a new razor (Tatara Masamune Nodachi) and brush shaving after using my Merkur Long Handled Razor and Cremo for the past couple of years. The first few shaves were great, but I’ve been noticing some persistent redness on my face on the areas where I shave (upper lip/under nose, bottom lip, and the front of the chin). Curiously, other areas like my neck, sideburns, and the rest of my chin are fine after shaving. The red areas do not feel irritated. I don’t feel any rawness or roughness past the first hour or so after the shave (usually no pain at all), but I’m concerned that this redness could be the sign of a lasting or permanent issue. I always exfoliate with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, shave after a warm/hot shower, and finish with cold water.
The first shaves after getting the new razor were done with:
-Tatara Masamune Nodachi razor
-Astra Platinum blade
-Proraso White cream
-Van Der Hagen boar brush
For the past week, I’ve replaced some of the components with:
-Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin
-MÜHLE Classic Medium Black Silvertip Fiber Shaving Brush (synthetic)
I always shave with the grain and across the grain. I spray some antimicrobial hypochlorous fluid and occasionally some witch hazel after shaving. I tend to prefer aggressive razors.
I’ve been shaving with DE razors for years, and I hadn’t run into this issue until now. I’ve been moisturizing with CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion after shaving for the past 2 weeks, but it doesn’t seem to really solve the redness. I’m aware that the redness could be the result of a number of different things (reactions to cream, allergens/aggressiveness of brush, the razor itself, my technique), but I’m having difficulties finding a solution. Nothing seems to be helping.
Would anyone be able to offer any suggestions?