Anyone ever get razor rash?
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This may have been covered on page 1 but I think the answer lies in super-sharp blades.
If I trusted myself I might get one of those old-timey single blades that barbers would use and just keep sharpening it as I was shaving, that would work...
If I trusted myself I might get one of those old-timey single blades that barbers would use and just keep sharpening it as I was shaving, that would work...
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I've used disposable razor on half my head before and the other half was a new mach 3. the 3 was smooth and you usually dont get razor bumps on your scalp... but the disposable left blood running alllll down my face.
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Sharper the blade the less resistance against your skin - assuming you have the correct angle of course... which is why I would end up bleeding to death 
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I believe it's the resistance that causes the irritation. edit: not just against the skin but also moving around the hair follicles if the blade isn't sharp enough to cut right through, which apparently is very bothersome to skin like mine.
h:I believe it's the resistance that causes the irritation. edit: not just against the skin but also moving around the hair follicles if the blade isn't sharp enough to cut right through, which apparently is very bothersome to skin like mine.
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Causes Of Razor Burn
Razor burn is the general skin redness, abrasion and irritation that result from shaving. The nicks and cuts that are caused by shaving are also often referred to as “razor burn”. One of the most common causes of razor burn is using too much pressure when shaving. This creates excess friction that leads to razor burn. Other common causes include lack of sufficient skin lubrication and shaving against the “grain” of hair growth. Using after-shaves and colognes can also contribute to the problem by drying and irritating the freshly shaven skin.
Razor burn is the general skin redness, abrasion and irritation that result from shaving. The nicks and cuts that are caused by shaving are also often referred to as “razor burn”. One of the most common causes of razor burn is using too much pressure when shaving. This creates excess friction that leads to razor burn. Other common causes include lack of sufficient skin lubrication and shaving against the “grain” of hair growth. Using after-shaves and colognes can also contribute to the problem by drying and irritating the freshly shaven skin.
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... its just what I thought. Never looked it up before. Apprently its a combo of factors... one being too much pressure
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Yeah, pressure, I always forget that one. I tend to push too hard normally.
I think the only way I could avoid all sensitivity though would be using a new razor (a good one like speed3, mach3) every time so the blades and the lubestrips were fresh.
I think the only way I could avoid all sensitivity though would be using a new razor (a good one like speed3, mach3) every time so the blades and the lubestrips were fresh.
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... its just what I thought. Never looked it up before. Apprently its a combo of factors... one being too much pressure
... its just what I thought. Never looked it up before. Apprently its a combo of factors... one being too much pressure
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Straight edge blades are the sh!t. I asked my barber if it's had to learn to use and he said no just go for it. Now I got to go get one