Hi all, I switched to DE Shaving over the past 6mths. I was having great shaves before but would rather shave with a safety razor. Since switching I have actually gotten poor results compared to my simple Gillette disposable (2 blade) razors. I watched countless vids, use super light pressure tried numerous blades, shave with the grain etc etc but with only some very small notable improvements. So I thought I had some skin infection and didn't shave for a few days until it cleared and then went back to my Gillette disposable razors just as a test and 2 weeks in shaving my skin is back to perfect. And I must add I went at it aggressively with the disposable razor after a week just to see if I could get away with it and was shocked no bumps (Very frustrating and puzzling)
I really don't want to use the disposables but I know I can always go back to them if needed, my question is how do I prevent the ingrown/razor bump with a de razor if I was doing the things to the T that you are supposed to be doing and still getting poor results? Obviously I am missing something, or is it a case that DE shaving isn't for everyone? I know it virtually impossible to explain in text but I tried my best to give you an idea of what is going on.
Any questions, advice greatly appreciated.
My set up is a merkur 34c, proraso sensitive, and astra blades.
I really don't want to use the disposables but I know I can always go back to them if needed, my question is how do I prevent the ingrown/razor bump with a de razor if I was doing the things to the T that you are supposed to be doing and still getting poor results? Obviously I am missing something, or is it a case that DE shaving isn't for everyone? I know it virtually impossible to explain in text but I tried my best to give you an idea of what is going on.
Any questions, advice greatly appreciated.
My set up is a merkur 34c, proraso sensitive, and astra blades.