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    Default 6 shaves in Yikes !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    alright so i am 6 shave in with a DE and needless to say im concerned the first pic is after my 3rd and final pass the next 2 are from an hour after. OUCHIES!!!!!
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    Slow down Fast Eddie,,,,,,,,,,,,
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    Angle, stretching, and prep, looks like you are using an aggressive set up.
    Are you anywhere near an experienced member that may be able to give you some hands on guidance? (put your location in your profile)
    Remember there is no shame in not hitting those trouble spots until you are more comfortable especially with XTG and ATG passes.
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    and let those heal up before you shave again. Way easier to cut yourself again while they are still raised. Trust me. I know...
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    Also try less pressure, basically don't press down at all and let the blade do the work. If you have been using a cartridge razor you probably are in the habit of using pressure. Check your angle as well, it should 30 degrees or less. If you are using any kind of adjustable DE set it to the lightest setting for now until you are better at it.

    What are you using for a razor and blades?
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    Keep working at it, because it does get better. All these guys have brought up great points. Blade selection can play a giant role as stated. What's your hardware look like?
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    Quote Originally Posted by aa1192 View Post
    Keep working at it, because it does get better. All these guys have brought up great points. Blade selection can play a giant role as stated. What's your hardware look like?
    Located about 20 mins South of Boston. And I'm using a merkur he 34c. I think. It's the beginner set up from shave nation
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    Welcome to the fraternity, Eddie!

    Please, can you tell us about your face prep? While it is very important, I am inclined to agree with the "slow down" and barely weight of the DE pressure.

    Oh, and buy a styptic stick. They work best when on the sink next to you. It's only when you forget to have it on the sink, ready, that you cut yourself, it seems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Siguy View Post
    Oh, and buy a styptic stick. They work best when on the sink next to you. It's only when you forget to have it on the sink, ready, that you cut yourself, it seems.
    Brother Siguy speaks the truth
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    Quote Originally Posted by Siguy View Post
    Welcome to the fraternity, Eddie!

    Please, can you tell us about your face prep? While it is very important, I am inclined to agree with the "slow down" and barely weight of the DE pressure.

    Oh, and buy a styptic stick. They work best when on the sink next to you. It's only when you forget to have it on the sink, ready, that you cut yourself, it seems.


    Face prep is a shower. Then it's whip out the bowl brush and make lather and off to the races

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