Thread: Advice! My Face is On Fire! and other issues

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Now I am really wondering. Do you clip the towel to your skin?...

I am not into that type of thing. I use a hand towel and wrap it under my chin and use the chip clips on the ends of the towel when they come together on the top of my head.

Originally Posted by McBrautigam

I am not into that type of thing. I use a hand towel and wrap it under my chin and use the chip clips on the ends of the towel when they come together on the top of my head.

I'd be too embarrased to do that.........and I live alone

Everyone needs a good laugh every now and then. Why not laugh at yourself (I really do crack myself up at times). Also at this point, I still have the bathroom door locked so the wife can't barge in and see me!

Reading this thread, I remember when my face used to be on fire. It used to hurt so bad i couldn't concentrate on anything else. That prickly, intense kind of pain. But just keep on, and read and experiment, and when your shave is fast, smooth and causes no pain you'll realize you've mastered the art.

Hey Marc, I'm anxiously waiting for your pre shave video with your inverted turban as the featured item. I promise I won't send it ti everyone I know buddy. Don

Thanks for the advice guys! I will keep with it, but for now if I need to I'll use my Great Grandfathers Gem safety razor on my chin and jaw. But I will wien myself from it. My face is still burning a bit. I found releif in Vicks Vapo-rub hah! Ithink it actually may be my soap I use Williams Brand...the cheap stuff. I am on a students wages and can't afford a lot of fineries. My mother owns a small business and one of her vendors is a soap maker I may commision a sandalwood soap from her, its some of that organic only bohemian soap.

Originally Posted by FinalVestige79

I will keep with it, but for now if I need to I'll use my Great Grandfathers Gem safety razor on my chin and jaw. But I will wien myself from it.

My face is still burning a bit.

That's the best thing you can do for now, and there's no shame in switching razors when you're learning.

If you're still experiencing some burning you're likely still using too much pressure and perhaps too steep an angle as well. Often new guys will get frustrated when whiskers aren't coming off with ease, so they shave the same spot over and over again trying to get it smooth. Try not to do that and concentrate on stubble reduction instead.

As well, the skin usually takes a little while to adjust to SR shaving. I'm not sure how long you've been at this but that could also be a factor in your irritation.

In addition to what Ryan82 stated, are you using slow and short strokes?

Originally Posted by McBrautigam

Everyone needs a good laugh every now and then. Why not laugh at yourself (I really do crack myself up at times). Also at this point, I still have the bathroom door locked so the wife can't barge in and see me!

I have the bathroom door locked so my wife doesn't barge in and jolt me while I have the razor to my neck!

So, I was re-assessing my shaving and did only with the grain strokes...and I had the same reaction on my jaw and chin. Burns like a mother and my face is shiny as hell from my face secreting oils to sooth itself. I have noticed though that the blades edge is dulled on some spots and the point has some jagged-ness. I did the finger nail test and it was catching consistently. So I am looking for a good sharpening service both Sham and Lynn were referred to me.

I remember I tried shaving with it when I first got it, and basically my face was so raw it was one giant scab. Just terrible...

And here is a shot of my set up with my favorite steels...