Having been a member here for over a year, I feel a little embarrassed to ask for help, but I really think I need it. I am still getting non-BBS, uncomfortable shaves. I have tried every cream and soap under the sun (well, for the most part). I have also tried many blades and many styles of DEs. The only thing I really never got an AD for was brushes, but I doubt that makes any difference. I use Kyle's prep. I know my shaves are bad because I feel irritation, do not get BBS, and get a lot of burn with my AS, regardless of the one I use. I even get a burning sensation from Nivea ASB. I am sure it has to be my technique.
Anyway, I use a Merkur HD and "red pack" Personnas. My brush is a Shavemac D01. How do I figure out what I need to change? It cannot be the blade because out of all the blades I have tried, the "red pack" Personnas have given me the best shaves (in terms of comfort). I do not mind getting a DFS, but at the very least I would like to get a shave with very little or no irritation. Help!
Anyway, I use a Merkur HD and "red pack" Personnas. My brush is a Shavemac D01. How do I figure out what I need to change? It cannot be the blade because out of all the blades I have tried, the "red pack" Personnas have given me the best shaves (in terms of comfort). I do not mind getting a DFS, but at the very least I would like to get a shave with very little or no irritation. Help!