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05-24-2011, 12:56 AM #1
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05-24-2011, 01:12 AM #2
My skin gets irritated if I go ATG. I've found that I can get an excellent -- and more importantly, comfortable -- shave by just going WTG and XTG. Closeness is nice and if your skin can handle ATG, go for it. Do not sacrifice comfort for closeness, though.
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05-24-2011, 01:22 AM #3
All good sound advice. I notice a lot less razor burn if I do not try to get BBS as I'm going ATG. After the ATG pass. Re-lubricate with plenty of hot H2O and massage your lather in with your fingertips. This will show you your missed hairs, grain pattern, and re-hydrate your face and help your razor do the finishing touches you're looking for. Stay wet-stay stay-slippery.
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05-24-2011, 01:35 AM #4
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05-24-2011, 05:29 AM #5
It may surprise you what a difference the right shave soap/cream can make.
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05-24-2011, 07:20 AM #6
A good sharp blade, good prep and the lightest of touch and I don't have problems with it. The only time I've had a problem through soaps/creams are with those containing sandalwood, one (Taylor's) used to begin burning before I even put the blade to my face. If you're absolutely confident of your technique and products then perhaps your skin is just too sensitive for the ATG pass.
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05-24-2011, 07:44 AM #7
I have to confess that I always want to have the BBS'est shave possible, and ATG is one of the only ways for me to get it. I have medium beard and use lot's of face prep to help reach my goal. I do get razor burn from it sometimes, but any really good after shave balm will help and shaving every other day is good also, as a mater of fact with a really close BBS I don't get beard back in less than 2 day's any way!!
Welcome to straight razors, with time you'll love if.
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05-24-2011, 09:16 AM #8
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Thanked: 983I reckon it's all been said, but I will say I got the lightest of light razor burn recently, when I tried a four pass shave. I think I wouldn't have had any burn, if I had have just lightened my touch, knowing that I was going to be making an extra two passes to my usual WTG/ATG combo.
Mick
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06-03-2011, 11:24 PM #9
Your description sounds like it's about "power" i.e. "submission." The light touch will actually cut better. The more you press on the skin, the more the angle of the hair is changed for a poorer cut. I'm learning the lighter the touch, the better the cut. I don't get much razor burn, and what little I do get, the alum, Nivea Balm, and Bay rum relieve quite nicely.
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05-24-2011, 02:47 PM #10