Shaving Is Not Smooth
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:58 pm
My suggestion would be that maybe the rewetting between passes might be diluting the shaving cream to the point that it loses its ability to provide cushion and glide (slickness) to the extent your razor needs these properties so it can move across the face. Could be that Proraso withstands the excessive water better than the KMF. Just my guess.sbacher wrote: I have been wet shaving since the day after Christmas and have been getting the best shaves of my life. However, the last few days I have been having a problem. I have been following my same routine of showering, creating lather, rewetting, shave WTG, rewet and lather, shave XTG, rewet and lather, shave ATG, rinse, apply Witch Hazel and ASB. The problem is, when I shave the razor seems to pull rather than glide and the lather and my face seem dry.
I did start using some KMF Patchouli as well as some KMF Lavender a few days ago (had been using Proraso). The first shave with the KMF was as smooth and easy as my previous shaves but the last three have been rough and dry. I tried adding a few drops of Glycerin to the cream yesterday and have been getting the same consistency with my lather as always. I also tried putting a new blade in my razor, but it was no help. I am currently using a Merkur Futur with Feather blades.
Any suggestions?
