OK, I've been doing this DE shave business for about 3 weeks now. So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed most of it. I still have a few problems I would like some help on...
Firstly, no matter what I do, I always get irritation under my jaw and around my neck. I apply no pressure (sometimes close to negative pressure), and yet I still get irritation and redness in that area. I pay attention to the way the grain grows. I don't shave against the grain because that causes pain. What could I possibly be doing wrong? I'm using Derby blades with a Gillette red tip. I alternate between CO Bigelow Proraso or C&E SAO cream.
I think I'll go a few days without shaving and try again. In the mean time, are there any pointers? I have a Merkur HD on order from a member here; would that yield a better result?
Thanks for any help.
PS: I originally posted this in the Safety Razor forum, and figured this would be a better fit. Mods, please delete other post. Thank you.
Firstly, no matter what I do, I always get irritation under my jaw and around my neck. I apply no pressure (sometimes close to negative pressure), and yet I still get irritation and redness in that area. I pay attention to the way the grain grows. I don't shave against the grain because that causes pain. What could I possibly be doing wrong? I'm using Derby blades with a Gillette red tip. I alternate between CO Bigelow Proraso or C&E SAO cream.
I think I'll go a few days without shaving and try again. In the mean time, are there any pointers? I have a Merkur HD on order from a member here; would that yield a better result?
Thanks for any help.
PS: I originally posted this in the Safety Razor forum, and figured this would be a better fit. Mods, please delete other post. Thank you.