I've wet shaved with cartridge razors for years, but just switched to DE shaving on new Year's Day.
I use a Merkur 38C, AOS Badger brush, AOS Lavender Cream, and Real Shaving Balm afterward. I started with the Merkur blade that came with the razor. I face lather, and since I've been using a brush forever, I don't think that's the issue. I'm lathering for at least 90 seconds, usually more like two minutes
I had some razor burn yesterday, so today I switched to a new Derby blade from a sample pack that I ordered online. I thought maybe the Merkur blade was finished.
The Derby felt like I had just hit my face with a belt sander, and now I have a serious case of razor burn. Lots of pulling, and a very rough shave.
I'm waiting on a vintage 1960 SuperSpeed from eBay.
I am determined to get the hang of this. I love the DE shaving ritual, but I can't if my face feels like I just hit it with a planer.
I've been trying to focus on technique, and go WTG, then XTG. Have not been going ATG.
Should I take a day off to let my face heal?
Would the SuperSpeed be less agressive than the 38C?
I use a Merkur 38C, AOS Badger brush, AOS Lavender Cream, and Real Shaving Balm afterward. I started with the Merkur blade that came with the razor. I face lather, and since I've been using a brush forever, I don't think that's the issue. I'm lathering for at least 90 seconds, usually more like two minutes
I had some razor burn yesterday, so today I switched to a new Derby blade from a sample pack that I ordered online. I thought maybe the Merkur blade was finished.
The Derby felt like I had just hit my face with a belt sander, and now I have a serious case of razor burn. Lots of pulling, and a very rough shave.
I'm waiting on a vintage 1960 SuperSpeed from eBay.
I am determined to get the hang of this. I love the DE shaving ritual, but I can't if my face feels like I just hit it with a planer.
I've been trying to focus on technique, and go WTG, then XTG. Have not been going ATG.
Should I take a day off to let my face heal?
Would the SuperSpeed be less agressive than the 38C?