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    Hello all. I just bought a Feather double edge safety razor. I am 45 years old and remember my Grandfather shaving with a safety razor until he got to shakey and he switched to electric. Anyway, I've always used disposable. I just shaved with it tonight and got a neck burn from it and it kind of bled a little in spots. I didn't nick,I know what that feels like. Is this normal just starting and getting your face trained to the safety razor? If so,about how long will it take for your face to grow accustomed to the new razor? If not, what are some things I can do to prevent this?

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    No presure is the key, let the razor do the work. As far as your skin goes, everybody is different but for me it was about 2months.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TrilliumLT View Post
    No presure is the key, let the razor do the work. As far as your skin goes, everybody is different but for me it was about 2months.

    Colin
    +1 on the no pressure. I ran into these same problems with my DE. I had little bloody spots and a burning sensation. You can't bear down on a DE like you can with a cartridge razor. You may find that you need to do multiple passes (With, across, and against the grain) to get a super smooth shave. Welcome and good luck.
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    Well, yes, your face Will adept to traditional wet shaving. But first you need to learn hos too shave (takes a while) + no pressure (paramount). Feather razors also are a bit aggressive, to start with, I think. Good luck and have Fun!
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    Thanks everyone for the info. Hey, could pre-shave help with this situation?

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottishscott View Post
    Thanks everyone for the info. Hey, could pre-shave help with this situation?
    Absolutely! This is a very important step for a good comfortable shave.

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    What's the best pre shave method? I feel silly asking this at 45 years old. You'd think I would know this.

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    As for pre-shave, I use Proraso. I have used both kinds, but have grown to prefer the green tea and oat formula. If you're a fan of menthol, then go for that one. There are other aspects to an enjoyable shave that you have not mentioned. What lather are you using? Which Feather razor are you using? Are you using Feather blades? Determining the razor and blade combination you prefer is usually a matter of trial and error. Is the skin on you face and neck smooth? If yes, you have a wide range of razors to choose from. If not, then SB razors, especially if they have wide gaps between the blade and bar, are going to be harder to use. The quality of your lather is a factor. Do you shower before you shave? So many things to explore, but finding what works for you is part of the fun.
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    Here are some resources:

    Wiki: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...zor_Place_Wiki

    Specifically this section from the wiki: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...ur_preparation

    Thread of guys sharing their pre-shave preps: http://straightrazorpalace.com/pre-s...e-routine.html

    Video of one mans shave prep: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwIP9...e_gdata_player


    This is a starting place. Read through and pick one to try out and see how it works. This is one of the fun parts of shaving, you get to experiment and see what works best for you. Have fun and report back which is your favorite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by matloffm View Post
    As for pre-shave, I use Proraso. I have used both kinds, but have grown to prefer the green tea and oat formula. If you're a fan of menthol, then go for that one. There are other aspects to an enjoyable shave that you have not mentioned. What lather are you using? Which Feather razor are you using? Are you using Feather blades? Determining the razor and blade combination you prefer is usually a matter of trial and error. Is the skin on you face and neck smooth? If yes, you have a wide range of razors to choose from. If not, then SB razors, especially if they have wide gaps between the blade and bar, are going to be harder to use. The quality of your lather is a factor. Do you shower before you shave? So many things to explore, but finding what works for you is part of the fun.
    Well, I hate to say it ,but,I use Edge Gel right now. But, I just bought some Proraso paste to try. The razor I bought is the Feather Double Edge. I will post a pic of it. The blades are Feather blades. The skin on my face and neck is kind of moderate. I'm older ,but not that old. Ha ha.

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