Well, I tried again today with some better soap. I bought some proraso white.

The soap is definitely better than the junk I was using, and I watched my angles. I still feel like I was pulling the hair out of my face. All in all I feel okay though, because I don't have any irritation now. So I think I came out a winner.

I mixed up some of my own pre-shave oil, and then moisturized after. I think that helped save my skin.

Patrick