Thread: New Guy needs help

Just for curiosity, try a different razor. Most can be found at flea markets, garage sales and antique stores for under $10 Might be worth it to try. Besides, you can always use and extra razor, right?

Did you previously shave with a cartridge w/ pivoting head? If yes, it can be hard to keep yourself from using that pivoting motion, and with a DE that will cause a bloody mess. When shaving with a DE it's important to use arm movement, instead of wrist movement, to maintain a constant angle during the entire stroke. Give it a try and see if there's any improvement.

I'd suggest starting with Mantic's Videos on you tube:
(Look for Mantic59)

They were a great help to me when I first started...

Hi,

Please have a peek here :

‪mantic59‬‏ - YouTube

Mantic59's Shaving Journal

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

See if you can do a WTG shave for one day without irritation. If so, it's probably going to be your method with ATG or XTG (shaving is much more sensitive in those directions.)

Get some quality blades. The cheapo's give me rash & burn and don't shave near as close. When you find the right blade, joy!

I think it could be the pressure but also your angle in the stroke. Try with other razors with closed comb like a Merkur 34C. And no pressure.

flteng,

A lot of the fellas are trying to analyze your problem, but to do it properly, what are you using for cream/soap/gel, razor and blade? We really are at a great disadvantage without that information.

Please, help us, so we can help you.

What type of razor are you using? Also what types of blades have you tried?