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Burning like that sounds to me more like your skin not getting-on with a component of one of your shaving products rather than razor burn due to faulty technique.So I binned the Sensor Excel, really disappointed with it after a handful of shaves, never had so many cuts and nicks (like, around 10 a time) and I've used carts for years. Was very careful & applied barely any pressure too, even though I felt I needed to as the handle was so damn light!
So after a few with the faithful old WS Protector, I've decided to stick with the DE (WS Classic) for a month and see how it goes. Just had a good go using no pressure & taking my time. There seemed to be noticeably less irritation immediately afterwards but I felt a rather intense burning sensation a couple of mins later right before putting the ASB on (Real Shaving Co).
Is that normal? I really was very gentle with the razor so it wasn't like I was hacking at my face! I was trying to take off just the cream and not push down at all (in the same way that a golfer with a ball in the bunker DOESN'T hit the ball, but takes the sand an inch behind it). I splashed plenty of cold water on my face right after shaving, but how do you stop that burning? It seemed to die down a bit after the ASB went on but not go totally for a little while. Does Witch Hazel help with that or is it a different thing altogether?
At least I'm sticking with one razor now which should help. If it goes well I'll consider upgrading to a heavier and sexier handle, as long as I don't fall too far into the rabbit hole!
Burning like that sounds to me more like your skin not getting-on with a component of one of your shaving products rather than razor burn due to faulty technique.
How many shaves had you completed with that blade prior to your bad shave?Surely that would make it the blade then (Astra SP) as I've been using the same cream for a while now. I thought the SP was a relatively mild blade though?
How many shaves had you completed with that blade prior to your bad shave?
I suspect it was a reaction to a product.It was a fresh blade.
Got myself a Razorock plissoft barber brush. Consider the rabbit hole open !
Although it sounds counter intuitive the weight of a properly made razor will actually help you control it and apply less pressure. Don't forget an XTG pass can be made in one of two directions so if one direction isn't effective try the other or perhaps introduce both XTG strokes on your difficult areas only. Having said that don't fret about the odd stray hair atm, it might irritate you but it really isn't worth chasing it and causing irritation.
If your skin is irritated you're still over-shaving that area and NEVER shave skin that isn't lathered, you're not scraping paint and efficiency is the key so aim to remove lather with a minimum of strokes and fuss. Make sure you pay extra attention with your brush particularly on those difficult areas so you hydrate and lift the hair adequately. Get some witch hazel preferably Thayers, the best post shave available by far imo, I still think Mantic59 produced the best video tutorials I've seen so study those with care.
https://sharpologist.com/shaving-videos
Hi Dave, glad to hear there has been some improvement, though I do get how frustrating the neck area continues to be. All I can suggest for the neck is to stretch the skin as taut as you can with your fingers and just use one light pass over the area even if that does leave some stubble or stray hairs. I agree with your thoughts about not changing blades around, the Astras are nice blades and I doubt they are a contributing factor in your challenges. The EJ 89 is a very good and kindly razor which I'd consider a good investment in anyone's shaving armoury. Whether it is your solution or not I'm not sure. Best of luck with your shaves, we've all been through difficulties of one sort or another with them !
JohnnyO. o/
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