Thread: Bumps appearing after a few days of shaving?

One thing that I dont think has been mentioned but has certainly been of great use to me is to take greater care over the angle with which you shave. Bumps are often created when the angle you shave with is too high.

If the angle of shaving is to low, you do not cut the hair. Consequently many people err on the side of caution and use a higher angle to shave. but using an angle greater than 30 degrees actually cuts INTO the skin. As you push the blade across your face the pressure also creates a bump of skin which 'leads' in front of the razor edge. The harder you press, the bigger the bump. Eventually you end up cutting into this 'leading bump', causing a nick in your skin.

I'm talking at a very small level here, but the long and short of it is this: Take care to get the correct angle with your blade, and dont put too much pressure on it while you shave. Two light passes can be as effective and better for your skin than one heavy pass.

Good luck and keep us informed.



Sandy