Originally Posted by
Uzi
It looks like a lot of those that responded didn't notice that you said that this picture shows what happened when you were shaving with a Merkur safety razor. You didn't mention which Merkur you were using. That information might help. The Merkur 34C is a very mild razor and if you don't have that model I would suggest that you get one. Use a mild blade such as a Derby or an Astra -- not a Feather. A Feather is so sharp that it will remove skin imperfections rather than ride over them, which is what it looks like is happening here. For the time being, just stick with the safety razor until your issues get sorted out.
Also, you you said that this is the result of shaving WTG and XTG. First, I would suggest that if you haven't mapped the hair on your neck that you do so. You really need to know for sure which direction is with the grain and which direction is across and against the grain for every part of your neck.
I would also suggest that for a while only do one pass with the grain on your neck and then let us know if you are getting skin irritation. If, afterwards, you don't have irritation, then I would suggest doing a single pass shave every day for a while so that the whiskers don't have a chance to get very long before they are removed again. The neck is the most sensitive area that we normally shave and some people just can not shave XTG or ATG on their necks. You may be one of them. After your skin heals up, try that and report back with the results. If that works then you can try two passes WTG if you want a better shave.
It very well could be that the hair on your neck is growing in all kinds of directions and that could be an issue as well.