I am new to DE shaving and have been lurking for a couple weeks trying to pick up the basics (prep, blade angle, WTG, XTG,ATG, etc) In this short time I have already managed to develop a case of AD! So hello everyone and please help
I have very thick hair and a difficult growth pattern on my neck. I have primarily used electric razors until now because I would have to throw out cartridge razors after the second use or I would get irradiation. So, I decided try old school rather then continue hating my routine each morning.
Monday was the beginning of my 3rd week with a DE so I have 11 shaves in. My kit is a Parker Safety, EJ brush, pre-shave oil and several soap/creams/blades. Shaves have been overall decent so far however I do get several bleeding spots each day. The shave itself is comfortable despite these spots seeping blood. The blood seems to come from a single pore rather then a cut. I guess these are weepers? There is no sting or pain until I used styptic or alum to stop the seeping
Anyone experience this starting out? Advise?
I have very thick hair and a difficult growth pattern on my neck. I have primarily used electric razors until now because I would have to throw out cartridge razors after the second use or I would get irradiation. So, I decided try old school rather then continue hating my routine each morning.
Monday was the beginning of my 3rd week with a DE so I have 11 shaves in. My kit is a Parker Safety, EJ brush, pre-shave oil and several soap/creams/blades. Shaves have been overall decent so far however I do get several bleeding spots each day. The shave itself is comfortable despite these spots seeping blood. The blood seems to come from a single pore rather then a cut. I guess these are weepers? There is no sting or pain until I used styptic or alum to stop the seeping
Anyone experience this starting out? Advise?