Where am I going wrong?

[Greybeard]

Here's my current setup...



Ok, the Cif cleaner exfoliates well and I thought would make a reasonable pre-shave. the Asda washing up liquid provides a slick soap when applied with my oversized brush, followed by 4 or 5 passes with the Kukri blade. I complete with a splash of De-solve it (very citrus, so I thought it would make the ideal post-shave astringent)...I then apply a light rub of the washing up liquid as a post shave balm.

Why the hell am I still getting furious razor burn and loads of nicks?

 

[JohnnyO]

The kukri isn't working for you because you neglect to inflict the statutory minor nick at the end if each shave. Remember, you must draw blood every time you draw that type of blade. Otherwise looks goodly to me.

JohnnyO. o/

PS. Remember, with a kukri, any nick less than ear to ear just doesn't count !

 

[Dave-the-rave]

I see the problem. Hard water.

 

[Greybeard]

I see the problem. Hard water.

OK JohnnyO was at least trying to be constructive...but Dave, your hard water suggestion makes me feel like I'm being patronised now...and to think I came here for help (BTW...what would you suggest to get a good lather with hard water?)

 

[Fergiebilly]

At Least Ya Aint Using that Proraso Gunk..

Billy

 

[riverrun]

(BTW...what would you suggest to get a good lather with hard water?)

A mixture of Arko (grated) and ↪those (ground up) lathers up in the hardest of waters. The scents also compliment each other nicely. Simples.

 

[Godfather]

in all seriousness why not add some salt to the water. Not much.

 

[Lucido]

I think you obviously need to ditch the Asda washing-up liquid.

Have you considered using one of the new artisan washing up liquids made with the finest tallow and pure Himalayan mountain water? The scent will be like getting a slap of an old lady's handbag to the face and will burn your skin to bits but you'll never experience glide and cushion like it. An absolute bargain at $50 plus another $50 postage and customs.

 

[Greybeard]

I think you obviously need to ditch the Asda washing-up liquid.

Have you considered using one of the new artisan washing up liquids made with the finest tallow and pure Himalayan mountain water? The scent will be like getting a slap of an old lady's handbag to the face and will burn your skin to bits but you'll never experience glide and cushion like it. An absolute bargain at $50 plus another $50 postage and customs.

Now we're working with gas!...At last someone with a real in-depth knowledge of the deepest shaving arts...could I take a shortcut and just nick my Gran's handbag? Oh...problem...no grans left. Bugger...this shaving lark's a pain sometimes.
The search for the sublime goes on.

 

[Greybeard]

A mixture of Arko (grated) and ↪those (ground up) lathers up in the hardest of waters. The scents also compliment each other nicely. Simples.

Mmmm...something tells me you're not taking this seriously, riverrun...I'm gonna be watching you...just be careful with your toilet references sir!

 

[dogsmro]

While the cif is definitely a good exfoliating cream, I find it dries the skin a little, try using fully synthetic two stroke oil, it should help condition, ready for the lather.

 

[Nathan]

Needs more microwave

 

[Glen_Lee]

Your problem is you are not using a NOS twin blade. Must cost a small fortune in import fees. Hey, but will make you feel like a shaving God and your shave will be transformed. Other than that; looking good with the setup. Maybe a small shave den tour?

 

[Fergiebilly]

 

[nick_s]

Swap Asda for Fairy, the blade for a Claymore, the yard brush for one of those car wash brushes and you'll be grand.

 

[dogsmro]

Don't let Mrchick see this, he takes no encouraging