Thread: A problem of comfort

I agree with mainaman. I also find that comfort is directly in proportion to effective, exceptional stropping action. Creating a perfect edge leads to a good shave for me.

I often shave without cream just to ensure that I've got the basics down.

Try using cold water to shave instead of hot, I have found it to be less irritating on my face, Give it a try

Mark

i also had this problem starting out, even with cartridge razors. i'd tried pre-shave oils, shaving in the shower (cartridge only!), cartridge shaving with shampoo, different gels and aftershaves, but nothing really seemed to help.

here's what i have found that works best:

1. shave after shower
2. apply light pressure only, and make sure you have a truly shave ready razor
3. don't make a pass without lathering
4. rinse off with cold water
5. post shave, use Geo F. Trumper's face food and cetaphil

cheers,
drawkward

Just my $.02 here......

The shaving lather your using is notably lacking in oils, the stuff that makes the razor glide across your skin. Your skin may already be lacking in oils from your meds. That combination would result in an irritable skin condition. The razor is not only cutting the whisker but also abrading the skin more than it should.

I would suggest a preshave oil that is thoroughly rubbed in before lathering. The hair conditioner is also an option. A very high oil content shaving cream would also be a benefit. I use Da Bomb! from Alraz. It is very good.

The post shave treatments already suggested are a good second step.

A properly prepared beard, a very sharp razor and a light touch will go a long way to a comfortable shave.

Hope this helps,

I've noticed that treating the skin helps with razor burn as in, what I do is shower first and warm the skin, wash it so that its warm and the surface is soft, and when I shave I make sure I have a good treatment for afterwards. Personally I use hemp oil and a cold(or cool/lukewarm if Im not up to the cold shock) water rinse after.

I really don't know; but it seems like your condition were caused by the acne salve, or was genuine razor burn the symptoms would be cumulative making your skin quite tender before you even started shaving. So I would guess it is too much Rum. Which should be the easiest aspect to evaluate. If it's any more complicated - I really dont know.