Originally Posted by
tekbow
Having read a few other threads on razor burn i thought i would add a little and repeat something previously stated.
PERSPECTIVE: Newbs need it
When i started doing this i was getting significantly less razor burn than i got when using a cartridge razor. This does not mean the razor burn was not significant. Going to the barber and adopting some new techniques showed me that. Last night i had only the vaguest of tingle, and no sting when i used my alum block. That, If I'm being truly honest with myself, no matter how good i thought i was getting, is a first. I think a big thing i forgot to mention on the original post was razor angle. I was way too steep before. I guess it was because the steeper the angle the more i could feel the razor working so i probably had it in my head i was at the right angle and getting a good shave. i was not right. Again i had to make a concious effort here.
cheers
Simon