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Redness, pimples and other stuff on your head...

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happyharry:
HueroPelon,

I use three different razors: Wilkinson/Schick Quattro, Wilkinson Extreme 3 (disposable 3 blade razor) and lately
the Wilkinson Extra II (2 blades).

The Quattro is the one with the least irritation.

Whether the redness could be related to the razors or the brand of razors I use: Hm, I don't know. It's hard to
imagine it could be from the brand.

But thinking about it (my problem), I think it could be related to my shaving technique. I modified it recently and
the last three shaves I had were very smooth and there was very little irritation. Additionally, I didn't cut any pimples (which I used to do with my previous technique), and I guess things will get better from now on...

PigPen:
Are you using a different angle with the new technique?

happyharry:
Are you using a different angle with the new technique?

Not that I'm aware of. I apply much less pressure and the strokes are smaller (only a few centimeters). It's difficult to explain it, but I basically work with the resistance of the stubble. Once I notice the resistance of the stubble against the blade I simply draw the razor along without applying pressure (or with very very little pressure). And it works like a charm.

Basically, I'm still in the process of "learning" how to shave. No one taught me how to shave my head, no one taught me the most effective technique, so, through experimentation and with experience, I'll have to figure it out on my own...

By the way, I figured out that a good razor alone won't guarantee that you won't get any irritation or cuts. I cut myself plenty with the Quattro and the Extreme 3. I now use the cheap Extra II razors (2 blades) and I rarely get any cuts or irritation, simply by adjusting my technique. So I learned that a good technique is important.

Yeti:
 Hey bro, If you are shaving "slowly" with the resistance of the follicle to the speed of the blade that could be an issue as well. A steady speed, that fits the area of skin, with a lil excelleration at the start seems to help me with the dots. I get them heavily on my neck area, due to the hair returning at an angle, almost 90 degrees, and they have a much higher chance of growing under the skin.... most annoying.

PigPen:
Something I learned when I first started using the HeadBlade is you don't need that much pressure. I think Harry posted it somewhere else, the details of his new technique included less pressure. I can honestly say that the combination of the HeadBlade and HeadSlick is the best.

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