Here's my cliff notes version:I've tried some bump stop products and I'm meticulous about making sure my face is clean before shaving. I've tried many disposable razors and found a type that seems to be a little less irritating and I swap them out about once a week to keep them sharp. Sensitive shave cream too.
I'll look at the link you provided to see if I can take care of this on my own. Thanks!
As for the dirtbag assumptions. I'm not looking to get out of anything, I just want to stop needing to pull infected, scabby ingrown hairs out of my neck with tweezers on the daily.
- Either shave in the shower or immediately following
- Get some pre-shave oil, sensitive shave cream (cremo works for me), and some post shave lotion
- Safety razor, change the blades at least twice a week. Don't push down and try and get the crazy OCS shave. Let the blade do the work. These razors are SHARP! Don't try and get close, if necessary shave twice. But if you're having issues take it easy.
- Shave with the grain, never against
- Cold water after followed by shave lotion
If I recall you recently finished OCS. If so, this probably caused it because even if you shaved every day before OCS you're face isn't used to "inspection ready shaves." But you're not in OCS anymore so don't cut so close. A sharp razor will give a much better shave than a 5 blades razor pressed hard to your face.
I made the switch to safety razors a few years ago and never looked back. The shave is closer and I've had far less irritation issues. But get a stiptic pencil because the cuts are something else.