Nancy Boy-Replenishing shaving cream
I'm new to straight razor shaving (3 months) and have been using Geo F Trumpers and Taylor of Old Bond St. shaving creams and soaps. After each shave my cheeks would be red and they would burn. Bad shaving technique, right? That's what I thought but 2 weeks ago I started to use Nancy Boy-Replenishing shaving cream. No more redness or burning. This stuff is great! It's easy to lather up (I face lather), gives a close shave, doesn't dry out my face and smells ok. It smells like Cucumber with a hint of lemon. I know what you are thinking. Cucumber, I don't want to smell like a salad !! I thought the same thing but the women at work love it. Anybody else use this stuff?
Nancy Boy-Replenishing shaving cream
I haven't used nancy boy but have heard good things about there products.
The other soaps you have are good quality soaps. If you are now using this shave cream with no irritation. I would say your lathering technique needs to improve. I would guess that your lather is drying quickly on your face and is very dry overall. This would cause you to get very little glide which would lead you to the irritation you have been getting.
Nancy Boy-Replenishing shaving cream
Glad it worked out for you