Hi to all.
I've been wet shaving with Gillette 2 and 3 blades for a good 15 years now, but safety razors are new to me. I recently acquired a Muhle R41 which has an OC head, and different blades tryout is in progress.
Neck area is the problem for me, I tend to end up with irritation every time. Yes, I've done my "growth directions map" I shave in 4 or 5 passes, but there's still LOADS of growth left. No chance of shaving against the grain, not even after sauna. And I've been very careful with my technique, blade angle, trying not to press at all, etc. Still, I get no cuts, so I might be doing something wright.
I was a cheapskate and figured I'd use out my existing Gillette shaving gel first, and buy some soap later on. I do have a moderately good Omega brush, though. I lather the gel in a cup, but it kinda morphs into light foamy lather immediately, and it really makes no difference if I whip it for ten seconds or five minutes.
Also I did try my friend's Muhle R109, which is a regular head, no OC. It worked out better, possibly due to the heavier head and better weight distribution.
Is it just me being a newbie with a crappy technique, or does the gel affect that much? Any hints appreciated!
I've been wet shaving with Gillette 2 and 3 blades for a good 15 years now, but safety razors are new to me. I recently acquired a Muhle R41 which has an OC head, and different blades tryout is in progress.
Neck area is the problem for me, I tend to end up with irritation every time. Yes, I've done my "growth directions map" I shave in 4 or 5 passes, but there's still LOADS of growth left. No chance of shaving against the grain, not even after sauna. And I've been very careful with my technique, blade angle, trying not to press at all, etc. Still, I get no cuts, so I might be doing something wright.
I was a cheapskate and figured I'd use out my existing Gillette shaving gel first, and buy some soap later on. I do have a moderately good Omega brush, though. I lather the gel in a cup, but it kinda morphs into light foamy lather immediately, and it really makes no difference if I whip it for ten seconds or five minutes.
Also I did try my friend's Muhle R109, which is a regular head, no OC. It worked out better, possibly due to the heavier head and better weight distribution.
Is it just me being a newbie with a crappy technique, or does the gel affect that much? Any hints appreciated!