Thread: Newbie in need of help

Originally Posted by gsarducci412

. . . .I am having a problem with what seems to be cutting off the pimples on my face. I have never had nice smooth skin, but i have tried everything from using a more acute angle to the least amount of pressure possible. My face is not severly bumpy, but I do have some some small bumps.
. . . I end up with about 10 little dots on my face that bleed after every shave (none on my neck). Is it the shavette I am using, or is it inevitable with a str8? I am not getting any razor burn or pulling so I dont think my preshave is the issue.

Any guidance here guys?

It's hard to tell you what's going on because we don't have any before and after pictures to look at. I would recommend that you take a good gander at your face before each shave and note where your blemishes are located and see if those are, in fact, the spots where you are nicking yourself.

If you are nicking yourself where your skin is clear, it would seem that your putting a little too much pressure on the blade while it is at too open an angle. Sometimes, that causes the kind of nicks you are describing. Otherwise, just be careful to go lighter on the blemished parts of your face until it clears up.

Hope this helps.
Happy Shaving!