Thread: Irritation mach3 v. Straight

Honestly, even with a new blade, if I use the same pressure I would with a straight (i.e. none) they just don't cut. The blades are jammed so close together that they can't pick up hair on their own.

Besides that, LOTS of people here only do 1-2 passes due to sensitive skin. But a Mach-3 is 3 passes right away. Some razors even have 5 now. It's a nightmare.

I've actually noticed that the majority of people here think they have sensitive skin. Maybe we just have skin that's angry at us for so many years of abusive shaving.

Maybe your skin's a little tougher, I dunno. But I get razor burn every time a shave with a multi-blade razor, even if I use a fresh blade and as light a touch as would be effective (still heavier than a straight).

And for me, learning wet shave prep has made a huge difference. I've even started using it for my Venus razor, because it makes it slightly less painful.

Good for you. I'm glad you found something that works for you. Normally, it's quite opposite, and FWIW, I agree with you. Many people do think they have sensitive skin, and it's probably not the case, it's their technique. I've heard stories where folks claim that they went back to a Quattro and cut themselves up pretty good. Now, I find that hard to believe, unless you really pressed the razor into your skin. I get irriatated still, once in a while, if I'm not careful. The Alum block will let you know as soon as you touch it to your face...

Enjoy,

Rich

I had to use my Braun Pulsonic electric razor today cause I was rushed on time. Man, talk about skin irriration!! no ingrowns, but my skin hurts as the hair is growing back in.