Quote Originally Posted by dannyboy2005 View Post
Hi

I've gradually got the hang of it over the last couple of days but I was wondering just why do I keep making my blood vessels visible after shaving.

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I was wondering if its the razor (being so cheap) or my technique. Why do people opt for a solid blade rather then a disposable blade that would be easier to keep sharp.

Thanks
Dan
You've gotten a lot of really good advice already but I thought I'd answer the two questions you posed directly.
  1. You're making your blood vessels visible because you're shaving at too acute (sharp) an angle. Remember, you're cutting your whiskers off, not scraping them off. A shavette is incredibly sharp and unforgiving. If the angle is too steep it'll happily take skin along with the beard.
  2. Both the razor being cheap and your technique. In a much more expensive alternative (Feather) the part of the razor that holds the blade is angled more like a traditional straight so it is a little more forgiving of poor technique.

Hope this helps and I'd suggest you follow the excellent advice you've already been given. You can get started with a very nice straight razor and everything else you'll need to get you going for under 100 quid.

Good luck!