Robo, I used to be a victim of ingrown hairs when I was in the USAF.  I now edge my beard with a straight razor in any direction I please with no problems from ingrown hairs.  I am new to the forum as you are and hear your pain through your words and despiration.  I DON'T wan't to violate any forum rules so I defer to the manager of this important board.  I will say that if you or anyone else that has this terrible problem will email me @ 02rifik@mail.com, I will tell you definitively, how to beat your ingrown hairs, PERIOD.  And to the board administrator, I am only seeking to be a good member and contributer to the board with solutions.  I am not looking to circumvent any policy you have in place.  That being said, I had an ingrown hair problem that I has been solved.  I am simply providing an answer to the problem that is amazing!  Thanks