I've logged around 2-3 weeks in my shaving career with about 10-12 shaves. I know my main problem is prep and trying to get my lather right. I'm zeroing in on what I need there and have also ordered another very popular soap to try to improve my chances.
My question is about when i'm lathering up, it feels like my "pure" badger brush is very stiff on the tips and really lights me up. I don't notice so much while using the razor, only when applying the lather and after the shave. Is this a result of the shaves I've had and my skin adapting to it? Razor burn?
Most of my shaves have been hot with a couple with cold water. The last was with cold water and was my best shave so far.