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J Digory:
Ok, I have a beard that I really like to keep nice and trim. But I ALWAYS get bumps and irritation all over my neck when I shave, which is about the only place I shave. Yeah, I get my cheeks, but they never have any issue. I also have an issue where all these crazy multi-blade razors make it so darned difficult to find where it will actually shave. It doesn't much matter when you're taking it all off, but I need a clean solid line that I just can't get with sensor/mach3/schtich4blademania razors.
Then there is the issue of lather...I cover my neck with all this lather, then it's even HARDER to see where I am shaving. I LOVE shaving my head, but I absolutely loathe shaving that little line under my chin. It sucks.

If anyone has any tips for some sort of clear shaving cream and/or a razor that will help me get a nice CLEAN line for my beard without making chop-suey of my poor neck, I would love to hear your thoughts. I don't think I will try any of these outrageous 5 blade cartridge razors anymore, though. It's the opposite of what I want.

KollegeKreed:
Youre not alone. No matter what I do I get serious irritation, pimples, bumps, cuts, razor burn....My neck looks like a war zone every time I shave. I try to limit the effects by shaving every 3-4 days but nothing helps.

Ive used almost all the razors out there...the best one was the Schick Extreme 3 but they stopped selling cartridges for it most places, and only sell the disposables, which are far less superior. Ive honestly considered electrolysis for my neck several times because it is such an issue.

Sly Red:
Xtreme 3 blades are usually available on eBay.  Also, use some shaving oil on the neck to avoid irritation.  Can't guarantee it, but worth a try.

Red

The Zook:
Try Shave Secret (www.shavesecret.com) or Pacific Shaving Company (www.pacificshaving.com), both companies make a great shaving oil that doesn't hide where you are trying to shave, the best part is they work better than any foam, cream, lotion or gel I've ever used. I tend to have sensitive skin that is also acne prone and the oil hasn't given me any adverse effects.

With the shaving oil you could easily get away with using an old school Atra and get the clean lines you desire with no nicks or irritation in my experience.

All the best!
-Lucky

J Digory:
Well, thanks gentlemen for the suggestions. I will look into the shaving oil as I have seen it mentioned elsewhere on the site as well. But I think I will try a trimmer that is meant for edging hair. At the very least I can get a nice straight line with it and be almost bald on my neck with no irritation.
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