My Best Shave Ever!! Less is more
I can honestly say I have had my best shave ever. My face is smooth and soft as baby skin with absolutely no irritation..
For a little history, i've been shaving with a straight razor for 6 months now. I've had a problem area in the hollow of my neck on each side of my adams apple. From my jawbone down, with a smooth shave came plenty of irritation or razor rash. This had been minimalized to an almost tolerable level by using an alum block post shave.
I had tried cold water shave with similar results to the post shower, hot water pre shave treatment so explicitly suggested.
today what i did was splash cold water on my face, then lather with cream built with cold (not refrigerated) tap water. I then shaved 2 passes and have a face so smooth momma would be proud to have it.
The difference on this shave is i didn't "wash" my face with soap before lathering, just splashed on cold water. This has obviously allowed my problem area hairs to stand up and be removed without fuss. I had read the cold water shave book written long ago,, he is right on in my case. Getting my beard soft, makes it very difficult to cut without heavy, irritating pressure. for me at least for now,,, Less is more!
Finally i have had my Eureka moment!! Today's shave didn't involve the self pampering prep (that has not given satisfactory results anyway), Just a good close no irritation shave!!
If it don't work tomorrow, I promise to post.
Kirk