Hello Gents,
I am having a problem with skin irritation the day after shaving. It might be my blade (I unfortunately purchased a poor quality brand), but I am suspicious of my technique as well. I can do a WTG pass with minimal problems. When I move on to XTG, I start to get resistance and some small weepers. ATG is very uncomfortable. I know that it is recommended for beginners to not do ATG for a while, but if I don't get BBS, the rough areas are very sensitive for a day or two after (so much that it makes anything clothing or a coat with a collar very difficult to wear). I am currently using Anthony preshave oil, Van Der Hagen soap with a snurdle of AOS Lemon cream, and Jack Black aftershave balm over top of Shaveworks Cool Fix. The blade is a Gold Dollar, with lots of stropping applied before and inbetween. Any advice would be appreciated. I do have a Carbo Magnetic approved by another member on it's way.