razor burn

[m147]

stupid razor burn ... i look like a prick haha!!

[sbrouwers]

Lighter touch and time!! Do you have an alum block or some kind of post shave lotion, witch hazel or something along those lines might help!

[Rajagra]

Been there, done that. ->

The first few shaves are the worst, it gets better fast.

[59caddy]

i also have been there, just remember to slow down and not try and rush things. i promise it will get only better with time and you will enjoy the experience...good luck

[m147]

i don't have alum block, i have a decent after shave lotion, it has propolis, which soothes the skin.
i have had good shaves. and even this last one wasn't bad
after all it was only my 4th shave so i shouldn't expect much
i think the main problem is my stropping technique, this time round i felt the blade dragging a little especially on ATG

[ben.mid]

I find that Vitamin E oil calms the burn instantly & helps healing. It might be worth picking some up. It makes a good moisturiser too. Correct the stropping & lighten up the pressure & things will improve, provided the razor is shave ready.

[m147]

aye the razor was shave ready, got it from dovorazors.com, steve dempster, i think he's on here as well. i know vitamin e is good for skin, so i might have to check it out, possibly if i can open up my little bottle of aftershave lotion i'll add the oil right into it.
thanks for the help
i'm still just learning it all so i've no worries

[ben.mid]

It'll have arrived shave ready from Steve, & i'm sure it can't need more than a good strop after such a short time.
I've added the oil to aftershave lotion, but if it's a bad case, just put it on as is, but sparingly. The relief is instant.

[m147]

i also have this ...



already has vitamin e in it. it is actually a rather decent balm. last time i used it, i did notice the bleeding stopped faster than with my other lotion. although it does give a bit of a kick, i think it's got a good deal of alcohol.

i also have an old spice aftershave cologne, but i found that after a straight shave it is a bit much. and it wouldn't do anything for soothing the skin, rather the opposite, so i'll be putting that away till i'm better with my blade and get better results

[hi_bud_gl]

while you strop don't use too much pressure .