Post shave lotion query

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Hi all,

Sorry to bother you again but I'm trying a bunch of new stuff out and have a query relating to certain post shave lotions.
Last night I tried a new adjustable razor which was more aggressive than my usual shave and after the shave I applied some Floid lotion. This gave me a very brief sting in certain areas on my face. Is that a sign of poor technique and razor burn? My face seems fine in those areas this morning, I was just an initial sting which subsided.

Thought / comments appreciated.

Thanks
 
I get the sting with alcohol splashes but that's what I enjoy about them. If you haven't been using them often then your face won't be used to them so you may feel it is a bit harsh. You should build up a bit of a tolerance with regular use and it will become less noticable. It can also highlight areas where you went a bit closer than others but like I say I enjoy the sensation.
 
I get the sting with alcohol splashes but that's what I enjoy about them. If you haven't been using them often then your face won't be used to them so you may feel it is a bit harsh. You should build up a bit of a tolerance with regular use and it will become less noticable. It can also highlight areas where you went a bit closer than others but like I say I enjoy the sensation.
Thanks! So it's not necessarily the result of a bad shave? I didn't mind the sensation, I just wondered if it highlights a problem with the shave itself.
 
Hi all,

Sorry to bother you again but I'm trying a bunch of new stuff out and have a query relating to certain post shave lotions.
Last night I tried a new adjustable razor which was more aggressive than my usual shave and after the shave I applied some Floid lotion. This gave me a very brief sting in certain areas on my face. Is that a sign of poor technique and razor burn? My face seems fine in those areas this morning, I was just an initial sting which subsided.

Thought / comments appreciated.

Thanks
You can usually judge your shave by the sting. No sting means you've had a good shave.
 
As always, YMMV but I rate my application of aftershave in 3 ways:

1) No sting - Either a truly excellent shave technique on that day, or I've forgotten to use the razor
2) Mild short sting - A good shave and a good sting to make me feel alive. I like this feeling
3) %£$#! Ahhhh $£#&! - A quick check to make sure I've not accidentally put something caustic on my face. Probably should have daydreamed less during that shave
 
Post application sting from an alcohol-based aftershave does not necessarily mean you've had a poor or mediocre shave; if there's no blood that is. I like the sting and the feeling is even better if the aftershave contains menthol. The alcohol and menthol make my skin feel bright, fresh and invigorated.
 
Post application sting from an alcohol-based aftershave does not necessarily mean you've had a poor or mediocre shave; if there's no blood that is. I like the sting and the feeling is even better if the aftershave contains menthol. The alcohol and menthol make my skin feel bright, fresh and invigorated.

This.

I rarely nick myself, get consistently wonderful shaves... and still get THAT alcohol sting I DO like!!!:cool:
 
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