Quote Originally Posted by TheGiver View Post
Some updates:
1. Added a Dovo "Bismark" from SRD. 6/8 hollow. I use it every other shave and really like it better than the 5/8.
2. Swapped Publix brand witch hazel to Dickenson's. I like it a little better. Seems less harsh.
3. Added Burt's Bees Aftershave (see this thread). Seems to have cleared up the dry skin.

Taking all of the above into account, I still think the biggest difference is just practice, and really learning how the hair is growing on my face (especially the neck). I am constantly finding myself using too much pressure and needing to back off.

Great shave this morning btw. Not BBS everywhere, but smooth and with no irritation at all.



Geoffrey
Glad to hear you are making progress. I have to agree on the practice as well. If I'm paying attention, I can still better my technique with each shave (been shaving 5 months). Even after 5 months, pressure is still something I'm trying to better.