I have been shaving with a parker barbers straight and derby blades for nearly two years now and most of the time I just have a one pass shave and be done with it. Recently however I have been going for a second pass (XTG) and a third (ATG). The second pass is irritating me like crazy and leaving me with a bad shaving rash and the third is making it worse. My shave goes like this:
Face soak with a hot towel for 2 minutes
Lather on the face with badger brush
First pass (WTG)
Face soak again for 1 more minute
Lather
Second pass (XTG)
Face soak for 1 more minute
Lather
Third pass (ATG)
Cold Towel
Balm
Aftershave
I have tried changing my technique to fix the problem unfortunately to no avail, I have tried a number of soaps again to no avail. I've tried soaking my face for longer but nothing seems to work. Could my blades be the problem? Is it worth upgrading to feathers to stop the hairs dragging? Any suggestions would be appreciated because I am just not enjoying my shaves at the minute
Face soak with a hot towel for 2 minutes
Lather on the face with badger brush
First pass (WTG)
Face soak again for 1 more minute
Lather
Second pass (XTG)
Face soak for 1 more minute
Lather
Third pass (ATG)
Cold Towel
Balm
Aftershave
I have tried changing my technique to fix the problem unfortunately to no avail, I have tried a number of soaps again to no avail. I've tried soaking my face for longer but nothing seems to work. Could my blades be the problem? Is it worth upgrading to feathers to stop the hairs dragging? Any suggestions would be appreciated because I am just not enjoying my shaves at the minute