Hey all,
So it's been 3 weeks since I started my wetshaving journey, and while I am getting good results, I'm still having a bit of trouble with my neck. This is frustrating, as I am a perfectionist. A big one actually.
I think I have solved the ingrown hair problems I was having on a small area of my neck (whiskers grow in a myriad of directions), but I still can't get my neck as smooth as my face. Any thoughts? Here's my setup:
Merkur HD
Crystal "Israeli" blades for right now (I have also tried Merkur, Derby, Astra SP blades)
Proraso creme with C&E pure badger brush
witch hazel/alum block
alba moisturizer
WTG x2, XTG, light touch ups
Sometimes I shave after I shower in the morning, sometimes I shave at night using Kyle's prep. Both seem to give more or less the same quality shave. My beard is very thick and coarse, and I'm wondering if I should just jump in and try a Feather blade? I have had only had a few nicks here and there since starting, so I'm fairly confident with my technique, but still scared of Feathers' reputation.
Any thoughts?
So it's been 3 weeks since I started my wetshaving journey, and while I am getting good results, I'm still having a bit of trouble with my neck. This is frustrating, as I am a perfectionist. A big one actually.
I think I have solved the ingrown hair problems I was having on a small area of my neck (whiskers grow in a myriad of directions), but I still can't get my neck as smooth as my face. Any thoughts? Here's my setup:
Merkur HD
Crystal "Israeli" blades for right now (I have also tried Merkur, Derby, Astra SP blades)
Proraso creme with C&E pure badger brush
witch hazel/alum block
alba moisturizer
WTG x2, XTG, light touch ups
Sometimes I shave after I shower in the morning, sometimes I shave at night using Kyle's prep. Both seem to give more or less the same quality shave. My beard is very thick and coarse, and I'm wondering if I should just jump in and try a Feather blade? I have had only had a few nicks here and there since starting, so I'm fairly confident with my technique, but still scared of Feathers' reputation.
Any thoughts?