Thread: Lucky #7

Alright, seventh shave today. This actually started out as just an attempt to practice my lathering technique. I've been using William's shaving soap and I had been having a hard time getting a good lather it seemed. After digging up an older forum on William's shaving soap, I decided to have a go at it. I have to say that more water was better. Took a little longer to get it started, but once I did it worked well.

Well, I had all this nice lather and I couldn't bare to not have a go with it. It wasn't warm sadly, because that wasn't what I originally went for, but it was still nice and thick.

Normally I shower before a shave to prep it up, but as I had my lather already going and no time to waste, I decided to just use a hot towel. I also let some of the lather soak in while I stropped and this seem to do the trick.

I must say good lather really does help. Shaving was much smoother. I also reapplied a few times on my right side to play with angles and such. I then moved to the left side. I was very careful around the gouge I put in my cheek. I am happy to say it all turned out very well. I was even daring enough to take a second ATG pass over my neck and chin to get the remnants. Smoothest shave yet.

My skin is definitely getting used to the whole process. I think Colleen's and Mama Bear's soaps will also help. I notice that even before I start to actually shave, the William's burns my face a little. I am hoping that the other soaps will help this.
Still the after shave didn't burn nearly as bad this go around which mean I must be doing something better.

Cut my self once, but this was a graze over an already existing cut under my chin from a prior shave. It stopped bleeding before I could even put cold water on it, so I don't think it should count.

One question though. I notice a little bit of what appears to be stubble on my cheek. Down around the jaw area. The whole area is a little read, and there are some red spots. Is this a normal part of training your skin, or is it maybe something else. Technique or product or what have you.

Matt

Try stretching that part of the skin up above the jawlin and shaving it from there. Be sure to go gently with the pressure.

X

It's not normal, and it's a technique issue. xman's recommendations are on the money.

Originally Posted by Kentriv

My skin is definitely getting used to the whole process. I think Colleen's and Mama Bear's soaps will also help.

Matt

Oh yes they will Mr. Matt. Rest assured. Once you get the right combination of water and soap and learn how to control the heat of your lather, it's all good and your shaves will be better. I saw marked improvement when I bought some Honeybee Spa soap --this was a big step in overall improvement of shave comfort and closeness. Later,


Justin

Originally Posted by xman

Try stretching that part of the skin up above the jawlin and shaving it from there. Be sure to go gently with the pressure.

X

I will try getting a bester stretch. It's not in a hard to reach place, just the lower part of the cheek right above the jaw line, not actually along the jaw. Should I give the skin some time to heal before going over it with the razor, or is there a balm that will help it?

Originally Posted by Kentriv

I will try getting a bester stretch. It's not in a hard to reach place, just the lower part of the cheek right above the jaw line, not actually along the jaw. Should I give the skin some time to heal before going over it with the razor, or is there a balm that will help it?

When I get razorburn, I have to let it heal for a period of time. I will generally apply witch hazel morning and night and that seems to help reduce my healing time to about 2 days or less.

Let me also say that I have noticed Colleen's shaving cream has a real nurturing effect on my face (Justin, I can't think of a manly way to say that ) more so than the soap. Each face is different though.