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(3 hours ago)Zantetsuken Wrote: After a few weeks I can honestly say Bic CPs are the blades for me. I bleed alot less if at all now that I’ve adjusted my technique, and I only get a very faint hint of redness after the fifth day of shaving.
I am delighted that you are loving the BIC Chrome Platinum blades. They are wonderful blades for me as well.
BIC blades are super sharp, so they can definitely produce a pink lather. I am glad to see that your technique is improving and such instances are becoming less frequent.
If you are still getting irritation from the shave, consider the following:
1. Make sure you are using a top-tier soap. I can offer some suggestions if you wish.
2. Make sure your lather is properly hydrated.... ether too wet and thin or too thick and goopy can reduce performance.
3. For me, using a razor at a shallow blade angle (off the cap) helps reduce irritation; but that technique does not work for everyone.
4. Make sure you use a very light touch. You only want enough pressure to keep the blade in contact with your skin. If you use excess pressure, you will be removing skin cells with every stroke. That will lead to irritation.
5. Avoid aftershaves with alcohol and menthol as these irritate tender skin. Witch hazel contains only 14% alcohol and should cause no more than minimal irritation if your shaving technique is good.
6. Do not try to push your blade beyond its useful life for your face. If it starts to feel somewhat dull or rough, it is time to replace it.
7. If the above suggestions do not work, consider using a less aggressive razor. For example, I have Karve C, D and E plates. I have to be very careful when using the E plate to avoid irritation as I have little experience with that plate. With the C plate, I can shave on autopilot. The D plate is somewhere in between. Likewise, I have to be carefull using the Timeless 0.95 head, but easily get a smooth shave using the 0.68 head.