Thread: Battle scar pic

Out of interest, what soap are you using? Is it the same that you used before taking up a straight? The reason I ask is that apart from the nicks you look to have some 'blotches' - certain ingredients can cause this, particularly essential oils or a lanolin intolerance. In my case, lavender has to be avoided.

Might just be worthwhile trying a soap for sensitive skin for a few days.

I'm using Taylor's of Bond street sensative skin cream. I think the blotches are a result o shaving over nicks that hadn't healed properly. It's looking a lot better now.

I would suggest doing single passes for a bit.
I have a couple of really sensitive spots that I have to hit perfect to get a close shave without irritation. For me I really made progress when I went to single passes and concentrated on executing better technique. It's been just over a year for me now. I get better single pass shaves now then I did three pass shaves in the beginning. Once I could get my sensitive spots good without irritation I went back to doing multiple passes and shaved every other day. I still go back and forth in my routine.
Good luck. Everything will just get better once you find what works for you.

Originally Posted by Raol

There are a number of possibilities that could cause this discomfort but we would need to know more about the razor, your experience and technique.
My first question would be about the shave readiness of the razor?

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