WOW what a burn, I see why Raf doesn't like Aqua Velva. Shaving with a DE and using ABAS give me hardly any burn (with some exceptions). But while shaving with a Straight........................................OUCH! Anyone else get this or am I doing something wrong.
Will... Do you WWR then CWR then apply ABAS ?? I remember back in the day I didnt include the CWR part of the routine and the Velva used to destroy me for about 15 sec. then the good stuff kicked in. A month ago or so I added a Witch Hazel spritz AFTER the CWR but before the ABAS and that has really cut down on the burn. Not saying everyone needs ALL my steps but they sure work for me. WWR CWR Witch Hazel spritz (let air dry while cleaning up hard ware) ABAS ASB / moisturizer (if needed)
Awww, poor will.....did the big bad aftershave hurt little you? :rofl ---> You had to know you had this coming, after you busted mine.
It's not you Will. One of advantages of the str8 is working against you on this one. How irritated does your face look before you splash? I bet it looks pretty clean and redness free.
But you used so much Aftershave that the menthol probably acted like Morphine. I am talking a normal amount, not enough to knock out a bear. :rofl
Well, Will, alcohol base has nothing to do with it. I don't like Velva because it smells terrible Maybe you took off a little too much skin this time. Ease off on the pressure a bit and watch your angle. Raf
Yep, its like any other razor. If you get it just right, there won't be much burn. Its a good measure of how you're doing. If you can get BBS with minimal burn, you've nailed it. Jordan
I use to get that ouch burn...but im finding as im refining my techniques....i dont feel that burn anymore.
As your technique improves you will definitely get less and less burn with alcohol based products!! Try a lighter touch and maybe bring the spine of the razor a little closer to your face while you shave!!
