4 or 5 hours after my morning shave my face burns something awful. I shave until I cannot feel any stubble. Is it that? Your advice as what to do. I’m thinking shaving method, razors, razor blades, shaving soaps, shaving cream and etc.
Hmm... sounds like razor burn. It might be either the angle or pressure. What razor and soap are you using? What blades do you use?
It is absolutely possible to shave without irritation. Give us some info as @Jim99 says. Razor, soap, blade, brush, etc. Pressure and angle are critical.
I think you are over shaving, don't by into the BBS hype! Listen to your face, stop after a couple of passing, over time your technique will improve.
Yes, it is possible. You have probably heard it many times but I say it again. You need to really have no pressure on the blade. The pressure will just make the blade scraping your skin. Right angle, as in riding cap or bar (if you are a steep angle shaver) additionally helps you to keep the blade pressure away. Different razors got different blade exposure. Some razors hardly expose any blade at all. These razors might truly trick some into adding pressure, because they expect to feel some blade. Right used (with no pressure), these razors should be good for those with extra sensitive skin. Currently, my favorite ultra mild razor is iKon X3. Sadly the blade is difficult to align, but once aligned it gives good shaves. It hardly got any blade exposure at all, so it feels very smooth, and with no pressure, you really get no irritation.
Why didn't you quote the rest of what I wrote? Everyone needs to stop being so nip picking. Listen to your face. No one here is going to give anyone enough silly advice so that the OP or anyone else will achieve a better shave. Only you the shaver/face will tell.
To answer your opening question, YES. Causes of irritation: No prep Poor prep (to include over prepping, such as exfoliating prior to the shave. The blade will do all the exfoliation you need) Poor lather (too thick and dry or too thin and runny) Soap or cream not agreeing with your face (alergic reactions; some people can't get along with sandlewood) Razor not agreeing with your face (some people are alergic to nickel) Blade not agreeing with your face Too much pressure with razor Too much pressure (scrubbing) with brush Poor angle of attack (too steep and you're scraping, not cutting) Face not wet enough Not rewetting and/or relathering between passes Going over the same area repeatedly without rewetting or relathering Going over the same area too often Scrubbing your face dry - pat it dry Aftershave doesn't agree with your face Cologne does't agree with your face
I shave two passes, with the grain. Usually have zero irritation. I can still feel stubble, but it's not visible to cursory inspection in the mirror. One "technique" that is often overlooked is splashing some water on your face before applying lather. I subscribe to the belief that the water acts as a cushion for the blade, and the lather is primarily there to keep that layer of water in place. In fact, a person can shave in the shower using nothing but direct water spray as lather. For me, the three keys to an irritation free shave is two passes or less, shaving with the direction of hair growth, and proper pre-shave preparation.
Absolutely possible. Light touch; remove the shaving cream not the skin; keep your angle and don't repeatedly go over the same spot without reapplying cream.
Feather Double Edge Blades Cremo Original Shave Cream and Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream Bowl. i mix these together in my scuddle and apply to my wet face Merkur Futur Adjustable Safety Razor (700) Razor (Matte Finish) g
I sometimes get irritation, but it's mostly due to my sensitive skin. Factors that cause it are high temperatures and humidity. Also extremely cold temps in winter.
Apologies if I offended by agreeing with your post Kerry @RaZorBurn123. I agree with this statement. Many new shavers come to wet shaving with cartridge habits. They must change how they think about moving a blade across their skin, hence; One of those cart habits is pressing the multiblade contraption into their skin trying to overcome the bumpers and glide strips. Shaving with a more open blade requires a different way of thinking. Let the blade do its job, but gently. Hence; So when the novice wet shaver develops these new habits (Paradigm shift; changing how you think about something) they will get closer shaves with less irritation I may occasionally wax sarcastic. When a member asks for advice, opinions, or even actual information leading them astray would defeat the whole purpose of TSD. Steve's post illustrates many of the pitfalls to be overcome. My post took a broad overview of the topic as an attempt to guide a new shaver. Have a nice day, Sir.
I have a Feather DX Folding Wood Handle Razor on its way. Whats your opinion with me using this razorett concerning my irritation problem?
I am the daily user of shavette on TSD. It's gonna tear you up at this point. I'd advise mastering angle, pressure and skin stretching with a safety razor first. All of your issues are likely technique. The answer to shaving issues is rarely found in switching gear.
Before switching to wet shaving i was shaving with an electric razor for years and never liked the shave. In feeling my face, it felt like I had never shave. I ditched that thing and decided to go back to a wet shave system. In the past, I had used the Gillet 3 blade system and wasn’t that happy with that because of the irritation and burn. I chose the double edge system and that the way I will go and never look back. I am new at this and feel like you guys can help me work through the issues that I having.