Hi,
I know most people think they do but I really do have a crazy thick beard. Nothing i do softens it for long enough to shave without it tugging or me having red bumps and soreness after the shave. The kit I have used in the past which has proved useless have been EJ DE89, A few vintage razors, Merkur 34HD, Parker 22R. I've also tried loads of different blades such as feather (very harsh and raw), Gillette yellow (really smooth but not sharp enough) Derby (truly felt as blunt as wood). I'm currently using an R41 with Astra SP blades and find it still tugs and still doesn't do the job without soreness or stubble left.
I'm using an Omega Professional Boar brush and TOBS unscented shaving cream. Mix up the lather in a scuttle and spend a few mins really working it in. I have also tried face lathering but it makes no difference.
I'm at my wits end, no amount of prep or technique gives me a pain free/red bump free shave and I have to resort to cartridges which leave my face in pain even more (but do get the stubble down to almost bbs).
Any ideas?
Matt
I know most people think they do but I really do have a crazy thick beard. Nothing i do softens it for long enough to shave without it tugging or me having red bumps and soreness after the shave. The kit I have used in the past which has proved useless have been EJ DE89, A few vintage razors, Merkur 34HD, Parker 22R. I've also tried loads of different blades such as feather (very harsh and raw), Gillette yellow (really smooth but not sharp enough) Derby (truly felt as blunt as wood). I'm currently using an R41 with Astra SP blades and find it still tugs and still doesn't do the job without soreness or stubble left.
I'm using an Omega Professional Boar brush and TOBS unscented shaving cream. Mix up the lather in a scuttle and spend a few mins really working it in. I have also tried face lathering but it makes no difference.
I'm at my wits end, no amount of prep or technique gives me a pain free/red bump free shave and I have to resort to cartridges which leave my face in pain even more (but do get the stubble down to almost bbs).
Any ideas?
Matt
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