Originally Posted by
jhenry
Alembic,
If you're only three weeks into str8 razor shaving you should expect to feel some burning of your face after a shave. Your face has to adapt to the new style of shaving you are using (ie. str8 razor). Give it about 1-2 months so that your face can adapt.
Additionally, as part of your pre-shave routine try the following--eliminate the 2nd application of olive oil and instead apply some bay rum aftershave lotion to your beard before applying olive oil--part of a pre-shave ritual referred to here at SRP as the "Robeson" method. Maximillian and several other SRP emembers swear by it. Since the bay rum has anti-inflammatory qualities, it may reduce your skin irritation and/or razor burn.