Hey everyone,

It's great to be in the company of those who have discovered the joy in shaving. I'm having a problem with razor burn, irritation and redness. Sometimes the redness will extend above the shaved area, which leaves me wondering if I'm reacting to the soap or the brush. Perhaps my face is more sensitive than I'd realized. I'm fairly new to straight razor shaving so there is a very good chance it has everything to do with my technique, but I'm hoping that there exists a product that can help ease the effects of the learning curve. I'm considering purchasing some shaving oil to see if it'll make a difference. What are your thoughts?