Hi, I'm 22 and I'm really starting to lose patience with my poor results when shaving. After I'm finished my face is red and tender, and the hair is still very visible as ugly black specks across my face. It's especially difficult to get rid of hairs on my chin. I also get razor bumps, especially on my neck. I've tried a lot of things like electrical razors, shaving in the shower and all kind of after shave balms, but nothing helps. I really hope you guys can somehow help, but I feel as though I need a miracle.
Sounds like you have a sensitive skin. Give us more details on your shaving routine that way we'll can give more accurate advises. Razors you've used Creams Balms Also, the chin is a bit tricky for me too so what i do is to "bite my lips" (both at the same time), it makes it easier. Remember that in order to get a good shave you need patience, specially if you have a sensitive skin.
Welcome to the forum! Do some reading here in the Shave School section and see how you're doing it differently than others. Pick up on some pointers from the other people that are going to respond here and good luck!
Welcome. You might want to check out Mantic59's video's on youtube concerning shaving. Absolutely fabulous information there.
Welcome to TSD! While I'd recommend following the advice you'll get if you watch Matic's videos, I'll add something more basic: No matter what you're shaving with, go for a comfortable shave over a close shave. If your face is irritated and bumpy you'll never get a great shave. find a comfortable way to shave and as your face heals, the shaves will get better.
Personally I hate electric razors, I shaved iwth them for approximatly twenty-five years and never got an adequate shave out of them. :angry021 I used a foil remington, think it was a model DA-910 and a model DA-930. I used a rotary Braun, think it was a model SA-510. My uncle gave me the model DA-930 and that was the last of them.
Welcome to the den. Like said above let us know what your current process consists of now....your symptoms and frustrations are exactly what let me to traditional wetshaving.
:signs046 Daniel, Don't give up. There are a lot of variables and plenty of people to give good suggestions, as you've seen. As was already mentioned, what are you currently using for your shaves? What type of razor, blades, shave cream/soap (if you are not using an electric now), even how are you preparing for the shave? All of these can be factors. Let us know and we'll do our best to help. Again, welcome to TSD.
Welcome to TSD!A shaving brush,a good cream/soap,a safety razor and patience is the solution for your problems.Good luck
Welcome and the best thing to do is take your time enjoy your shave and listen to what these people have to tell you. They are very knowledgeable. A word of caution ........They are a bad influence tho they will cure you shaving problems but they will cause Shaving Gear Aquisition Disorder. :signs046
Welcome to The Shave Den Daniel! A great community of guys and gals that enjoy wet shaving, I hope you enjoy your stay! Be sure to sign up for the August Newbie Give-Away for a chance to win some great shave gear!!
Thanks for the warm welcome, guys To answer the main question, right now I'm using a two blade disposable razor and shaving foam in a can. After watching some of Mantic59's videos I'm guessing that information made most of you go . With something so seemingly simple as shaving I never thought there were advantages to using different types of gear. I thought badger brushes and shaving soaps were just a luxury, but I'm definitely going to try them myself in the near future. Or try to win them in this month's competition . One tip I've already got from Mantic is shaving in three passes, with the grain, from the side of the grain, and against the grain, relathering each time. I'm going to try this today.
Excellent ! You're going the right way pal Lathering before each pass is fundamental, otherwise the pass will be horribly dry and the razor will pull the hairs and hurt your skin. If you get a brush and a soap, remember to practice with it. The perfect lather needs practice so don't be "waste" your soap, remember that in the end this is for a good cause. Try on your face, on your palm and in the bowl and see wich one gives you the best lather So far in my practice sessions I had best results on the palm of my hand but I wanna mimic the same result in the bowl or on my face ... practice practice practice ::
When I started wet shaving, I had gone from an electric to a fusion. The shaves were irritation and razor bump prone. However, after watching those videos and reading around the forums, I started using real lather. It made a big difference. Then when I finally got a DE things got even better. It may look like it is just luxury; however, it makes a world of difference. When you start with a DE - remember, it is not a cartridge. No pressure and take multiple passes. Learn the direction of the grain of your beard. It will be different in different parts of your face.
