Some of these tips run counter to the max-prep, shower before shave, many pass gradual beard reduction approach I started with. What worked for me is the opposite of how I started. It is what it is. So here goes.
1. Red spots or rashes? Solution: Switch for 3-5 days to KMF Key Lime pump cream and use it brushless to rule out a septic brush or soap.
2. Weepers? Solution: Always lather on wet skin. Rub first lather ATG and re-lather before first pass with razor. Know the shave count limits of each kind of blade you use.
3. Alum or Aftershave splash stings? Solution: Try cold or at most lukewarm water shave, no prep except for great lather on wet skin. (see #2)
4. Elusive BBS? Solution: Try an R41 2011/Dorco ST-300 combo with a steep angle, two passes maximum at first. One pass would be even better to ease the start... touch up with a DE89L if you feel you must. (After you stop laughing... go try it.)
5. Face Fatigue? Solution: Less is more. No scalding water. Use cold or lukewarm instead. Minimal prep. Shower after shave. Reduce the products put on your face to the bare minimum. Use the soap or creams that are the very best fit for you. Shave with the softest water you can. (install a softener if you can).
1. Red spots or rashes? Solution: Switch for 3-5 days to KMF Key Lime pump cream and use it brushless to rule out a septic brush or soap.
2. Weepers? Solution: Always lather on wet skin. Rub first lather ATG and re-lather before first pass with razor. Know the shave count limits of each kind of blade you use.
3. Alum or Aftershave splash stings? Solution: Try cold or at most lukewarm water shave, no prep except for great lather on wet skin. (see #2)
4. Elusive BBS? Solution: Try an R41 2011/Dorco ST-300 combo with a steep angle, two passes maximum at first. One pass would be even better to ease the start... touch up with a DE89L if you feel you must. (After you stop laughing... go try it.)
5. Face Fatigue? Solution: Less is more. No scalding water. Use cold or lukewarm instead. Minimal prep. Shower after shave. Reduce the products put on your face to the bare minimum. Use the soap or creams that are the very best fit for you. Shave with the softest water you can. (install a softener if you can).