This is my first post here, so I would like to say hello to everybody.

I got a Dovo Bismark from SRD and shave with it for the first time two days ago. I did not cut myself but the shave was really uncomfortable and not so close. So I went looking in the forum and found out about pre-shave oil and the hair conditioner trick.

So this morning I gave my Bismark a second try. I took a nice hot shower and soften my beard with hair conditioner. Then use pre-shave oil and then lather. When it came to shaving again it was very uncomfortable. I must admit it was better than the first time, but still far from the comfort you typically get from a safety razor.

Since a straight razor should give you the best shaving experience I am wondering what is going on. Should I put this to my poor technique or to my sensitive skin?

Any idea on that would be really welcome.

Thanks

P.S. I forgot to say that I intend to shave only my neck.