Hey everyone. So I'm two weeks into my second try at DE shaving. I tried about 7 years ago and gave up quickly after hacking my face to shreds. Finally got the itch again so here I am. I'm using a Razorock GC .68P to start. I have the .84P plate on the way as well as someone in another forum suggested that the more aggressive plate might solve my issue. Mostly Nascent blades, but I have tried an Astra blade (wasn't bad on the first shave. The second wasn't good), and also tried a Feather blade (not good at all). I've been using Razorock Zi'Peppino soap with a Plissoft synthetic brush. I've also been using Stirling Gentleman Pre-shave oil.
So here's the frustration. With the DE razor, I can get BBS on my face- i.e. my cheeks, my chin, my upper lip, and under my jaw. The problem is this one area of my neck, on the left side. No matter what I do it gets irritated and gets quite a few weepers. I normally do three passes. WTG, XTG, ATG. After my first couple of shaves it got better (guess technique improved) but it's still not even DFS, let alone BBS. It ends up being sore and irritated all day. I do shave every day. Hate stubble on my face.
This morning, I had someplace to be early and didn't have time for a DE shave. I used the Gillette Fusion ProGlide I've been using for years, used Proraso Red from the tube and face lathered, and got a BBS shave. Kinda makes me wonder why I'm bothering with DE. But I'm aware of the environmental advantages and of course the cheaper blades etc. So I'll keep trying. Just frustrating that this one area of my neck won't cooperate.
So here's the frustration. With the DE razor, I can get BBS on my face- i.e. my cheeks, my chin, my upper lip, and under my jaw. The problem is this one area of my neck, on the left side. No matter what I do it gets irritated and gets quite a few weepers. I normally do three passes. WTG, XTG, ATG. After my first couple of shaves it got better (guess technique improved) but it's still not even DFS, let alone BBS. It ends up being sore and irritated all day. I do shave every day. Hate stubble on my face.
This morning, I had someplace to be early and didn't have time for a DE shave. I used the Gillette Fusion ProGlide I've been using for years, used Proraso Red from the tube and face lathered, and got a BBS shave. Kinda makes me wonder why I'm bothering with DE. But I'm aware of the environmental advantages and of course the cheaper blades etc. So I'll keep trying. Just frustrating that this one area of my neck won't cooperate.