Thread: OH THE BURN!

Hi panda,in your post, #2 you asked if it was "the weak preperation?" was your prep different when you shaved the first time?

Originally Posted by fatpanda

1) Am I experiencing the difference in shaving with an "aggressive razor"?

Yes. Different edges/razors take a different approach/pressure/angle. You may develop "preferences" over time.

Originally Posted by fatpanda

2) was it the weak preparation?

Yes, sometimes the prep turns out better than other times, certainly in the beginning of your leaning curve. Prep plays a role in protecting the skin. Good prep can prevent irritation.

Originally Posted by fatpanda

3) was it because my whiskers were really close to my skin today since I had a BBS shave yesterday afternoon.?

Shaving always does some damage to the skin, even if you didn't feel it yesterday. In it's very essence the tingling feeling of a BBS skin is the result of a mechanical peeling of your skin, by the edge of the razor. It is not only the result of the whiskers that are gone. The next day, your skin is not completely healed. In time your skin will learn to cope better with a daily shave and your technique will adapt to the demands of your skin.

Originally Posted by fatpanda

Thank you...

You're welcome.

Originally Posted by Bart

Shaving always does some damage to the skin, even if you didn't feel it yesterday. In it's very essence the tingling feeling of a BBS skin is the result of a mechanical peeling of your skin, by the edge of the razor. It is not only the result of the whiskers that are gone. The next day, your skin is not completely healed. In time your skin will learn to cope better with a daily shave and your technique will adapt to the demands of your skin.)

For a goofiest beard contest I shave without soap (dumb I know) just water, and if you look at the razor edge after a pass there's a little bit of soggy white stuff on the bevel- epidermis! Yay!

Anyways. I feel like your skin does adapt as I think mine is in the process of that right now.