Figured this was worth a post. After years of having Razor Burn practically every time I shaved, I switched back and forth between Electric Razors (self-cleaning Braun $180 one), and the Mach 3 Turbon and Gillette Fusion.
I finally picked up a Safety Razor off Ebay, got the Parker 90-R, and some double edged Razor blades to try.
Suffice to say, I did quite a bit of reading on technique before attempting this feat, and I have to say, that after my first shave, I had no noticeable red bumps within the first 30 minutes of shaving (normally It's noticeable within 15-20 minutes). The shave was as close as the Gillette Fusion for me, when I felt my shave on the down stroke, but on the upstroke it wasn't quite as smooth (a little stubbly). I've read that it takes about a week before you get good at this new shaving, and get comfortable enough to do the double lather (if need be).
I figured I'd share this info with others, as I was practically at the point where I'd let myself grow a beard 2x a week, so the Razor burn would heal, and it was driving me crazy, as the persistent 5 O'clock shadow was not helping my professional duties, but rather made me look lazy.
I wanted to note, that there are still the same trouble spots, that I encountered when using the Gillette Fusion and Mach3, mainly right at my cheekbone, and a few spots on my neck. These were easily remedied by using a little left over lather and going over the spots once again.
All in All, a fantastic shave that I wanted to reiterate, as well as encourage others with Razor Burn problems to consider it.
I finally picked up a Safety Razor off Ebay, got the Parker 90-R, and some double edged Razor blades to try.
Suffice to say, I did quite a bit of reading on technique before attempting this feat, and I have to say, that after my first shave, I had no noticeable red bumps within the first 30 minutes of shaving (normally It's noticeable within 15-20 minutes). The shave was as close as the Gillette Fusion for me, when I felt my shave on the down stroke, but on the upstroke it wasn't quite as smooth (a little stubbly). I've read that it takes about a week before you get good at this new shaving, and get comfortable enough to do the double lather (if need be).
I figured I'd share this info with others, as I was practically at the point where I'd let myself grow a beard 2x a week, so the Razor burn would heal, and it was driving me crazy, as the persistent 5 O'clock shadow was not helping my professional duties, but rather made me look lazy.
I wanted to note, that there are still the same trouble spots, that I encountered when using the Gillette Fusion and Mach3, mainly right at my cheekbone, and a few spots on my neck. These were easily remedied by using a little left over lather and going over the spots once again.
All in All, a fantastic shave that I wanted to reiterate, as well as encourage others with Razor Burn problems to consider it.
