Originally Posted by
RedGladiator
Thanks so much for the detailed reply. It really shows through that you know exactly what I'm going through and I'm so greatful for the support.
I changed the blade because I had "blunted" it by taking the edge to a toilet roll for a few swipes, then I read somewhere else that a blunt egde is worst, somewhere I got confused and changed the balde last night LOL. I reasoned to myself (rightly or wrongly) that a blunter blade will give me a false sense of security and I would be better off with a new blade.
After the cut I knew exactly what I did wrong. It was a landing error, I came in at the wrong angle and felt it straight away. It was a lapse in concentration for a second. My previous cuts healed by the next morning, I shaved over the cuts and they didn't reopen. This one sadly for me appears to be worst. I'll access how bad it is in the morning. I might just take a day off as it's been maybe 2-3 weeks since I've last not shaved.
How many shaves in do you recommend before attempting the ATG pass? Almost all my hair grows downwards except a tiny part at the bottom of my neck and the sides of the throat so ATG is 95% south-north which terrifies me no end.
I think at this point I just need to remind myself to stay pateint and not get ahead of myself.
Thanks again and happy new year to everyone.