Bumps from shaving?

Hey everyone,

Last weekend I think I over did things shaving.

I shaved two days in a row with a Feather Pro Super blade in my Razorock Hawk V3 as I was comparing it with the standard plate and a Feather Pro with the A plate.
I also bowl lathered instead of face lathered which meant I probably did not work the lather into my stubble as much as I usually do. I normally shave every other day.

Anyway, after day two of shaving, I noticed some bumps on my neck. I have never seen those before in all my years shaving. I switched to a milder razor for the week and shaved only every two to three days. I also avoided the bumps in my shaves and only did one WTG pass on my neck to not create more bumps.

The bumps are going away slowly but I wondered if any of you have encountered this and have recommendations to help the bumps go away and how to prevent them in the first place.

Thanks!

I keep Bump Patrol around, got it at Pasteur. I used to have more trouble, but I am still sensitive to over shaving my neck. The only solution that has worked for continued beard removal when my neck is irritated is the Feather DX. Preferably with a guarded blade.

Bumps are typically caused when you cut the whiskers so short that they end up below the skin level. When they start to grow out, they may turn back under the surface, forming a bump. Some skin types tend to be more susceptible to these bumps than others.

Some people must avoid a BBS shave to avoid this problem. Depending upon the severity of the issue, some cannot shave ATG without triggering the problem.

In your case, it seems you got as particularly close shave by combining a very sharp blade with a razor that was more aggressive than usual. As long as you do not try to get a super close shave, you might be just fine.

When using the Razorrock Hawk V3, you might want to use try the Feather Pro Guard blades. They have a guard which prevents you from shaving as closely as the Feather Professional blades.

I keep Bump Patrol around, got it at Pasteur. I used to have more trouble, but I am still sensitive to over shaving my neck. The only solution that has worked for continued beard removal when my neck is irritated is the Feather DX. Preferably with a guarded blade.

Thanks!



Which Bump Patrol product(s) do you use? I see they have a several different products under that brand name.

Bumps are typically caused when you  cut the whiskers so short that they end up below the skin level. When they start to grow out, they may turn back under the surface, forming a bump. Some skin types tend to be more susceptible to these bumps than others.

Some people must avoid a BBS shave to avoid this problem. Depending upon the severity of the issue, some cannot shave ATG without triggering the problem.

In your case, it seems you got as particularly close shave by combining a very sharp blade with a razor that was more aggressive than usual. As long as you do not try to get a super close shave, you might be just fine.

When using the Razorrock Hawk V3, you might want to use try the Feather Pro Guard blades. They have a guard which prevents you from shaving as closely as the Feather Professional blades.

Thanks RayClem for the explanation on what causes the bumps!

I think I just need to avoid the Feather Pro Super blade. Feather Pro with the A plate works well for me for the Hawk.

My last shaves with the Feather Pro Guard have not been good. The guards require more passes as they leave stubble where the guards are which leads to irritation when used with my Feather SR kamisori (or other barber razors). I did try it with the Hawk OC plate as I saw others mention it but wound up with several nicks.

The Hawk V3 pretty mild so I really need a sharp blade to get through my beard. I have used more aggressive razors than the Hawk but I think shaving two days back to back with the Feather Pro Super did me in. I am going to take a break from the AC format as I am getting int the GEM format. I also have a stack of DE blades to try out as well.

Thanks for the tips!

Hey, Good Shave, you've put your finger on a common problem. This is an annoyance that's been plaguing me for a while too. It's usually the result of too many passes, too sharp a blade, too much pressure, or too aggressive a razor. It may also be exacerbated by your climate. 

When I'm in the desert I never get any sort of irritation. I can shave to my heart's content – three passes every day – with nary a problem, and I splash my skin liberally with all my favorite aftershaves. But when I'm in a sticky, hot environment, I have to really take care not to bother my skin. For me the best solution for hot-climate shaving has been to avoid across-the-grain or against-the-grain passes. That's right, I take only one with-the-grain swipe at my face. Even with that gentle approach, I still get blistery bumps from time to time. I find a little Neosporin helps them heal in a day or two. I avoid most aftershaves and balms. They generally make my skin too soft, and that leads to irritation with the next shave. Mild infections may also cause bumps, so wash your hands a lot and try not to touch your face, even though you're dying to admire your close shave.

So, where's the joy in a one-pass shave, you ask? Granted, it's none too close. I still feel a bit bristly right after I'm done. But in a few hours the emollients in the soap team up with the ambient humidity and my skin goes plump. The shave actually improves as the day goes on. I have to wait for my BBS, but I eventually get it. 

That's probably more than you really wanted to know, but maybe there's something here that will give you some ideas. It's frustrating, I know. You've got all these cool soaps, and blades, and razors, so you want to use them a lot. But I've found that over shaving is normally the cause of most of my irritation. I hope you find some good solutions. Best of luck!

Hey, Good Shave, you've put your finger on a common problem. This is an annoyance that's been plaguing me for a while too. It's usually the result of too many passes, too sharp a blade, too much pressure, or too aggressive a razor. It may also be exacerbated by your climate. 

When I'm in the desert I never get any sort of irritation. I can shave to my heart's content – three passes every day – with nary a problem, and I splash my skin liberally with all my favorite aftershaves. But when I'm in a sticky, hot environment, I have to really take care not to bother my skin. For me the best solution for hot-climate shaving has been to avoid across-the-grain or against-the-grain passes. That's right, I take only one with-the-grain swipe at my face. Even with that gentle approach, I still get blistery bumps from time to time. I find a little Neosporin helps them heal in a day or two. I avoid most aftershaves and balms. They generally make my skin too soft, and that leads to irritation with the next shave. Mild infections may also cause bumps, so wash your hands a lot and try not to touch your face, even though you're dying to admire your close shave.

So, where's the joy in a one-pass shave, you ask? Granted, it's none too close. I still feel a bit bristly right after I'm done. But in a few hours the emollients in the soap team up with the ambient humidity and my skin goes plump. The shave actually improves as the day goes on. I have to wait for my BBS, but I eventually get it. 

That's probably more than you really wanted to know, but maybe there's something here that will give you some ideas. It's frustrating, I know. You've got all these cool soaps, and blades, and razors, so you want to use them a lot. But I've found that over shaving is normally the cause of most of my irritation. I hope you find some good solutions. Best of luck!

Thank you so much Bouki !

I never considered climate with a shave. That is interesting.
Thanks for the tip on the Neosporin. I think all but one of the bumps are gone now and I can barely feel the last one. I only had three bumps to begin with.
I have really dry skin so I usually need to moisturize my skin afterwards. For the longest time I would use Nivea Sensitve Post-Shave balm. Lately I have been using PAA Mysterium Serum which has been working well. I have also tried Skin Food and Stirling Soap Company's post shave balm as well. I avoid regular aftershaves with alcohol for the most part as they dry me out.

I always wondered why the shave feels closer 20-30 minutes or so after you shave.

Thanks for the ideas!

I keep Bump Patrol around, got it at Pasteur. I used to have more trouble, but I am still sensitive to over shaving my neck. The only solution that has worked for continued beard removal when my neck is irritated is the Feather DX. Preferably with a guarded blade.

Thanks!



Which Bump Patrol product(s) do you use? I see they have a several different products under that brand name.

I just have the 2 oz bottle of Original. I read a few reviews and decided to try it, it does the trick for infrequent use. Smells absolutely terrible.

Hey, Good Shave, you've put your finger on a common problem. This is an annoyance that's been plaguing me for a while too. It's usually the result of too many passes, too sharp a blade, too much pressure, or too aggressive a razor. It may also be exacerbated by your climate. 

When I'm in the desert I never get any sort of irritation. I can shave to my heart's content – three passes every day – with nary a problem, and I splash my skin liberally with all my favorite aftershaves. But when I'm in a sticky, hot environment, I have to really take care not to bother my skin. For me the best solution for hot-climate shaving has been to avoid across-the-grain or against-the-grain passes. That's right, I take only one with-the-grain swipe at my face. Even with that gentle approach, I still get blistery bumps from time to time. I find a little Neosporin helps them heal in a day or two. I avoid most aftershaves and balms. They generally make my skin too soft, and that leads to irritation with the next shave. Mild infections may also cause bumps, so wash your hands a lot and try not to touch your face, even though you're dying to admire your close shave.

So, where's the joy in a one-pass shave, you ask? Granted, it's none too close. I still feel a bit bristly right after I'm done. But in a few hours the emollients in the soap team up with the ambient humidity and my skin goes plump. The shave actually improves as the day goes on. I have to wait for my BBS, but I eventually get it. 

That's probably more than you really wanted to know, but maybe there's something here that will give you some ideas. It's frustrating, I know. You've got all these cool soaps, and blades, and razors, so you want to use them a lot. But I've found that over shaving is normally the cause of most of my irritation. I hope you find some good solutions. Best of luck!

Bouki reminded me of the skin-heat relationship and how it used to affect my shaves. I went to cold water shaves 15 years ago per raw neck. The irritation stopped. It really worked. Earlt days I used to use an ice cube on the skin between passes. It firms the old epidermis and greatly reduced irritation and nicks

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Hey, Good Shave, you've put your finger on a common problem. This is an annoyance that's been plaguing me for a while too. It's usually the result of too many passes, too sharp a blade, too much pressure, or too aggressive a razor. It may also be exacerbated by your climate. 

When I'm in the desert I never get any sort of irritation. I can shave to my heart's content – three passes every day – with nary a problem, and I splash my skin liberally with all my favorite aftershaves. But when I'm in a sticky, hot environment, I have to really take care not to bother my skin. For me the best solution for hot-climate shaving has been to avoid across-the-grain or against-the-grain passes. That's right, I take only one with-the-grain swipe at my face. Even with that gentle approach, I still get blistery bumps from time to time. I find a little Neosporin helps them heal in a day or two. I avoid most aftershaves and balms. They generally make my skin too soft, and that leads to irritation with the next shave. Mild infections may also cause bumps, so wash your hands a lot and try not to touch your face, even though you're dying to admire your close shave.

So, where's the joy in a one-pass shave, you ask? Granted, it's none too close. I still feel a bit bristly right after I'm done. But in a few hours the emollients in the soap team up with the ambient humidity and my skin goes plump. The shave actually improves as the day goes on. I have to wait for my BBS, but I eventually get it. 

That's probably more than you really wanted to know, but maybe there's something here that will give you some ideas. It's frustrating, I know. You've got all these cool soaps, and blades, and razors, so you want to use them a lot. But I've found that over shaving is normally the cause of most of my irritation. I hope you find some good solutions. Best of luck!

Bouki reminded me of the skin-heat relationship and how it used to affect my shaves. I went to cold water shaves 15 years ago per raw neck. The irritation stopped. It really worked. Earlt days I used to use an ice cube on the skin between passes. It firms the old epidermis and greatly reduced irritation and nicks

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Interesting idea. I might have to experiment with the cold water or ice cube between passes.

Almost always use warm during the shave, which is soothing. However, that is definitely a good point.

Thanks.

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