Cant for the life of me get rid of these razor bumps, please help

Hi again just me again! So the bump stopper cream has worked wonders and they have faded quite a lot which is fantastic. However after a couple of days of shaving im still getting quite an irritable itchy neck which i cant help but scratch. Im not sure why as the bumps dont seem to be reappearing as much, would this class more as a shaving rash? Ive been applying calomine lotion which has worked slightly but would you recommend trying to ride the wave and not shave as will the itch subside after a few days? Thanks in advance and happy new year
 
Hi again just me again! So the bump stopper cream has worked wonders and they have faded quite a lot which is fantastic. However after a couple of days of shaving im still getting quite an irritable itchy neck which i cant help but scratch. Im not sure why as the bumps dont seem to be reappearing as much, would this class more as a shaving rash? Ive been applying calomine lotion which has worked slightly but would you recommend trying to ride the wave and not shave as will the itch subside after a few days? Thanks in advance and happy new year


Just my twopence worth. Do you have a pre shave routine? Washing you face and neck with a tea tree wash (or something similar) may assist, as will using an alum block and balm post shave. I'm not trying to give you a complex routine, just pre and post shave routine. Did you buy a DE razor in the end? I also recommend a scrub once a week if possible.

Use a very light technique (which has been said many times before)

Let me know what you think.

Good luck!

Mark
 
Hi again guys just popping in to ask if anyone could recommend me a good DE razor to start things off (i have never used one before). Im still getting the odd rash/bumps from my normal disposable razors even though they say they are good for sensitive skin so this is my final straw really!
 
Hallelujah! Welcome Dan, there are a number of excellent choices take a look at Muhle and Edwin Jagger. Depending on price and what your looking for you will be spoilt for choice. I'm not R89 and R41 are amongst my favourites. Happy shopping let us know what you go for. Good luck.
 
Hallelujah! Welcome Dan, there are a number of excellent choices take a look at Muhle and Edwin Jagger. Depending on price and what your looking for you will be spoilt for choice. I'm not R89 and R41 are amongst my favourites. Happy shopping let us know what you go for. Good luck.
Brill thank you Mark are these much better for sensitive skin? I will have to look up a few videos in advance to learn the technique!
 
My skin is reasonably sensitive, try some mild (in my opinion) blades such as astras. Good gathering and a decent cream or soap will work wonders. Sample blade packs are excellent, but feather and other brands may be too aggressive. Let me know how you get on. The initial outlay may be a bit but it's worth it in the long run. Just go slowly as well, you will feel the difference.
 
I would categorically not recommend an R41 as your first DE razor - they're very efficient/aggressive

Edwin Jagger DE89 or Muhle R89 are considered to be very beginner friendly
They share the same head geometry and give the same shave
I wasnt thinking directly of the R41, as it is more aggressive, I suppose it depends on what you want. I am sure between us, we will get another happy shaver.....
 
Dan, I'd jump on the kind offer of ATG and if you do and your in the UK, I can send you a variety of blades to start you off (and probably a brush).
Let me know what you think?

Good luck

Mark

I assumed (which you should never do I'm often told) Dan is UK based so thanks Mark for mentioning that and lovely gesture offering blade choices.
 
I assumed (which you should never do I'm often told) Dan is UK based so thanks Mark for mentioning that and lovely gesture offering blade choices.
We all need to start somewhere within the brotherhood. I had a few people help me out all those years ago. I don't know about you but I have stock I'll never probably get through. It may as well go to a good home....
 
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