Ok for the knowledgable here. I wonder if your face needs to get use to a str8-razor and will adapt eventually given the blade is properly sharpened? I am real new to this and still trying to get the proper angle down and the stroke directions as well as using my non-dominant left hand to put cold sharp steel to my jugular!!!!!
My face was somewhat sensitive and irritated after I decided to do my first full face shave. My neck from the other day while I did not really nick or cut it was hyper sensitive afterwards to the touch. I have a Dovo full hollow grind "Gentleman" shaver and I know it is the most prevalent grind for most but recently read that a half hollow may be more forgiving at first for beginners!
My question is..........I love the razor and I am sure it is quality but should I invest in a half-hollow until I get better since reading states the proper angle not so crucial with a HH grind?
Just thinking outside the box a bit. I think too I just need more experience with a str8-razor just in general. I know there are alot of little variables like proper lathering of soap and setting up the face prior.
Here is my routine-
Col Conks bay rum soap
Badger brush < real badger hair but not a real expensive one by any means
I begin by using a oil for shaving on my face and apply it with a very slight damp face and massage it in.
I then set up my lather by using a slightly warm water to richly lather then apply to a slightly damp face.
I use a cold water stream to rinse my blade between strokes and wipe the blade with tissue clean each time prior to putting the blade
back to my face.
Once I have shaven and done I rinse with a luke warm to room temp. water and pat dry then apply a balm to my face if I stra8-razor shave.
I do have a Norelco 9400 series electric I use when I am in a hurry on most days and this razor does not leave my face irritated what so ever. But I have used a electric for a decade now and used a Braun for many years. I will continue to keep a electric for those days that I just don't have time to properly pamper myself with a str8-razor. Because I view that as a pamper and total Zen experience to do a str8 shave!:)
So can you tell me what if anything I am doing to be so wrong or do I just have to get my technique down and face conditioned to be receptable to a str8-razor as well.
I tend to think most is inexperience and my face not use to cold sharp steel on it!
Thank you kindly.........