Noob from Glasgow Scotland

[Monkeyboab]

Hi guys am really glad I have found this site it's great reading. I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding razors. I currently use an Ej de89 and two gillette TTO's one gold one silver, anyway I get really bad irritation on the sides of my neck after a shave. It's a really bad burn. I've used derby blades and another make that escapes me rite now. I fancy trying feathers to see if they would make a difference or wondered if I'd be better getting a slant or a more aggressive razor that would cut the hair better than these three. I know there are allot if factors in it but I've shaved after the shower used hot towels the works but still get two really sore patches each side on my neck. I also think my facial hair grows in some funky directions. Any advice would be great.

Thanks Rob

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to B&B !!

[turtle]

Welcome to B&B.

You may be applying to much pressure when you shave. Lighten up a little and see if that helps remove your burn any. You can also try an after shave balm which will help sooth irritation

[nemo]

Welcome to B&B! Tell us about your lathering techniques as well Rob.

[Optometrist]

Welcome to B&B!:thumbup1:

[Face&Head]

What are you doing for soap/cream? Prep is important & while I agree with Turtle that pressure is the most likely culprit, there may be other causes. What did you use before the DE & did you get the irritation from that?

[VULPES]

Welcome from dahn sarf. I am finding that the Derbys are giving me a little burn too, so far Sharks have been the best.

[Wildalaska]

Partick Thistle!

[Sledgehammer39]

Welcome Aboard!

[demaro]

Welcome to the group Rob !!

[dgerson]

Welcome to B&B! I agree that we need some more info but the likely culprits are technique (e.g., too much pressure, need to map out your face) or blades (i.e., Derby's are simply not for everyone).

[Oblique Human]

the likely culprits are technique (e.g., too much pressure, need to map out your face) or blades (i.e., Derby's are simply not for everyone).

+1

Welcome to B&B!

You should search the forum for face mapping. It means getting acquainted with the direction of your beard growth and then shaving along it. Once ascertained, it should take some sting out of the shave experience.

[Marco]

Hi guys am really glad I have found this site it's great reading. I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding razors. I currently use an Ej de89 and two gillette TTO's one gold one silver, anyway I get really bad irritation on the sides of my neck after a shave. It's a really bad burn. I've used derby blades and another make that escapes me rite now. I fancy trying feathers to see if they would make a difference or wondered if I'd be better getting a slant or a more aggressive razor that would cut the hair better than these three. I know there are allot if factors in it but I've shaved after the shower used hot towels the works but still get two really sore patches each side on my neck. I also think my facial hair grows in some funky directions. Any advice would be great.

Thanks Rob

First of all welcome to B&B, the finest wet shaving community in the World. In order to answer your questions, please allow me to give you some useful advices. Wet shaving takes some time to master and using a DE a little practice, too. Remember to prep your face the best way you can by running your beard under the hottest water you can stand for at least 30 seconds. After that, build up a nice, thick creamy lather with a soap or cream of your choice (Castle Forbes from your homeland makes some of the best shaving creams on the market) and if you have some trouble or doubts check out the wonderful tutorials here on B&B. When shaving always proceed slowly, with a super light touch and moving the razor with the grain (WTG) and across the grain (XTG) only on your first pass. When you put down your DE, give a cold water rinse, dry and apply an aftershave of your choice (I'd avoid alcohol based splashes if your skin is very sensitive). If you need further help, just ask. We are here for this!

[Artistik]

Welcome 2 B&B!

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

http://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/forums/images/smiles/SMILES/hello.gifRob from Glasgow, Scotland http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100415200546/fantendo/images/9/91/SCOSmiley.gif (Yeah Baby!!!!!).

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Welcome aboard the B & B (besides being enrolled in the fictional, sacred and utopian Order of Shavedom). Please feel free to come up to the promenade / sun deck & 'sit-a-spell'.

Sounds like your off to a great start and yes (and in my opinion, your techique may be the culprit of your shaving problems), this Forum has the knowledge, ideas, and all around 'know-how' to assist in your Wet-Shaving experience. In a nut-shell...your 'gonna' love it here.
Besides your EJ89 and two Gillette TTO's, what other brand of tools (blades, soap, brush ect...), are you working with? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-merv/thinking.gif

In my opinon, it's wise and sage advice to get a Razor Blade Sampler (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/208375-DE-Blade-Sampler-Which-Blade-First?highlight=) so that you'll see what blade would be a good fit (mild, moderate & aggressive, ect...), for your face and Razor plus the Thread entitled Wet Shaving Instructions & Tutorials (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/71700-WET-SHAVING-INSTRUCTIONS-AND-TUTORIALS-New-READ-THIS-THREAD!) maybe of great interest to you and is very informative.

Although, you may not be additted yet (I think I'm holding up fairly well...with a few exceptions), because we all suffer (gladly and are doomed perhaps), from this shaving complusion (and other Acquisition Disorders), because at times..."Resistance is futile". http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-alien003.gif


"Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it". Sam Levenson


Please don't forget once you get time....to tell us a little about yourself in the Hall of Fame sub-forum.

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[dpmtherrien]

Hello and welcome.

[Texas]

Good to have you join us, Monkeyboab ! And a toast of a single malt for you.

[Useless shaver]

Welcome aboard! nice you joined us!

The NO pressure advice as given above is really important. As for the Feathers, they are my daily blade (they are sharp, I easily shave with them in my EJ DE89L) but I'd improve my technique before trying them out. Also I'd suggest a blade sample pack, just to find out your favourite one.

Enjoy your shaves! And perhaps we could have a wee tassie!:wink2:

[Monkeyboab]

Thanks for the warm welcome and the great replies. I feel quite ashamed to say I've just be using wilkinson sword shaving soap mixed up with a brush of the same make. I wash my face in hot water or shower then use a hot towel. I heat a big round bottomed coffee cup to mix up a lather and this is heated in the sink so the lather stays war. I apply the lather in a rounded motion till my face is well covered. I rinse and re-apply between stages. After the shave I splash my face with cold water and apply Nivea aftershave balm. Previously I used a Mach 3 with canned crap and yes I had some irritation from that as well. Im going to look at face mapping, order an expensive some like castle Forbes lime and get a blade sampler pack.

Rob

[Monkeyboab]

Shaved today with the de89bl and derby blade again. I used no pressure just letting the weight of the razor do the work, after three passes no nicks, no irritation. I did more work on the lather this time too. I think with a good quality cream like castle Forbes lavender I'll have this game sorted. Now I just need to hit the button on an R41 :scared: Maybe not lol. Quite happy with the shave id say it's not quite BBS all over but it's close. Next I'm going to try it with feathers.

Thanks for the help guys, Rob

[djh]

Thanks for coming back and giving some feedback. It's always nice to hear success stories. As nice as it is to rush out and buy top-shelf shaving creams and soaps, it is not necessary. Wilkinson Sword Soap in the tub is not well liked around here, but the Shave Stick is fantastic as is the Palmolive Shave Stick and Shave Cream. There are plenty of good performers to be had without abducting your bank manager.

Good luck!

[galopede]

Welcome to B&B and commiserations on the Wooden Spoon today!

Gareth