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06-13-2014, 04:43 PM #1Junior Member
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Hi guys. A question from a less experienced shaver.
I've been shaving with a shavette (Astra blades) since December. Proraso red shaving soap. No pre oils just hot water. And can get 2 good passes with and x the grain but against pulls a lot. Seemingly regardless of how much aggressive or non my shaving angle is.
Any tips or ideas?
Thanks in advance from a hopeful poster.
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06-13-2014, 04:59 PM #2Stay calm. Carry on.
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06-13-2014, 06:12 PM #3Senior Member
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Lower the blade angle for the against the grain pass. I use about a 10 degree angle for ATG with my shavette. Or maybe your beard is so coarse that it is dulling the blade. Have you tried putting in a fresh blade for an ATG pass?
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06-19-2014, 01:15 PM #4Senior Member
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I agree with the very low angle advice. Additionally, in tougher and/or more sensitive areas I use very light, short "pulsating" strokes. Hard to explain exactly, but I hope that makes sense.
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