I am relatively new to wet shaving, about 5 months. I have read several posts and have been fortunate to have a few very kind posters help me. I normally shave every other day and not on the weekends. The thrill of wet shaving to me was getting that BBS shave and the subsequent face feel hours later. And it is that feel that started the problem. I shaved outside my normal routine by shaving on consecutive days (mistake #1). I then used a razor that I hadn't used in a while with a nice sharp blade. I then started the shave and didn't pay attention to my technique. I was using the previous razors technique here (mistake #2). Even though this razor is a mild razor, I realized I was pressing too hard (mistake #3). Then when I was all done I started buffing and buffing and buffing (mistake #4). The end result was a smooth shave full or horrible irritation and discomfort and after a bit, it showed up. THE DREADED RAZOR BURN AND ALL ITS LITTLE BUDDIES.
Well after a few days off and a lot of Witch Hazel and face moisturizer, I shaved today. Same razor, blade and software. BUT a completely new evolved sense of awareness. Light touch, attention to angle and how to approach different areas of my face. The result was that ever elusive BBS shave.
Moral of the story, DON'T CHASE THE BBS AND PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING IF NOT IN YOUR REGULAR ROUTINE.
YMMV, BUT I DOUBT IT.
Well after a few days off and a lot of Witch Hazel and face moisturizer, I shaved today. Same razor, blade and software. BUT a completely new evolved sense of awareness. Light touch, attention to angle and how to approach different areas of my face. The result was that ever elusive BBS shave.
Moral of the story, DON'T CHASE THE BBS AND PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING IF NOT IN YOUR REGULAR ROUTINE.
YMMV, BUT I DOUBT IT.