Originally Posted by
SRNewb
I, too ,am a beginner, with just 3 or 4 shaves under my belt. When I got into this I expected razor burn, rash, etc. I got it, too. Along with a few nicks and cuts as well.
I think of it as part of the process.
Let me put it another way. I'm also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Earning that belt took many years of training, sparring, etc. I have broken several bones in the process. My own, and sadly, others'. Heck my ribs alone have been broken 8 times. It's unavoidable. Your opponent moves this way when you thought he was going to go that way, and "pop", there you go. Part of the process, and no way to really avoid it. As you grow, your skills and control improve, and accidents become rarer because of it.
It's the same with SR shaving. Your face and neck are highly sensitive areas, and they are used to your old routine. So are you. Now you have to relearn everything, even how to hold the razor you're using. I'm learning that you also have to re learn your face as well.
IOW, I think it's going to take time to learn how to do this right. Until then, "injuries" will occur. Part of the process. Use the preshave/post shave treatments, take the best care of your skin that you can, and good luck.