Thread: Man, know thy (face).

@OCDshaver... as a beginner, at least seeing that you came up with the same solution as I did makes me feel like I'm learning.

Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic

@OCDshaver... as a beginner, at least seeing that you came up with the same solution as I did makes me feel like I'm learning.

If the stubble is getting shorter, you're learning. LOL

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

If the stubble is getting shorter, you're learning. LOL

The stubble getting shorter has never been my problem. Eliminating 'ALL' stubble, in 'ALL' areas has always been the issue with me. I'm starting to get the hang of it, however. It currently takes me three passes above the jaw-line and about six passes below the jaw (still a progress in work) to become 90% stubble free. After that, I still can't get all of the remaining 10% stubble, no matter what I do or which direction I wield my blade and stretch my face... not until I wait about an hour after the initial shave, then attack those few patches of stubborn stubble, below the jaw using a cheap disposable razor. The resistant stubble then comes right off. By 'that' time my neck is rather red and quite irritated, but also smooth as a baby's butt! I'm definitely getting better at this, however. It's not shorter stubble that I seek. It's fewer passes and a fire retardant after shave!

Never thought about that grip. I'm going to try it on my mustache area and the corners of my mouth. Thanks for that one!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

For those of you with side to side issues on the neck, check out my posts on #12 and #14 here, http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ml#post1028898. It seems to have helped others at times. It might be of use to you too.

Originally Posted by TMJudd

The stubble getting shorter has never been my problem. Eliminating 'ALL' stubble, in 'ALL' areas has always been the issue with me. I'm starting to get the hang of it, however. It currently takes me three passes above the jaw-line and about six passes below the jaw (still a progress in work) to become 90% stubble free. After that, I still can't get all of the remaining 10% stubble, no matter what I do or which direction I wield my blade and stretch my face... not until I wait about an hour after the initial shave, then attack those few patches of stubborn stubble, below the jaw using a cheap disposable razor. The resistant stubble then comes right off. By 'that' time my neck is rather red and quite irritated, but also smooth as a baby's butt! I'm definitely getting better at this, however. It's not shorter stubble that I seek. It's fewer passes and a fire retardant after shave!

That's a lot of passes TMJ. You shouldn't need that many. It could be a matter of technique or your razors edge or both. If your razor is known to sharp enough to do the job, then just be patient and continue to work at it. I always recommend to take a small area of trouble and figure out what you need to do to get it smooth. Mimic what your disposable is doing. Study what is working with the disposable and think about how you might do the same with the SR. Work on small sections at a time. Later you can think about how you'll string them together to do a complete shave.

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

Never thought about that grip. I'm going to try it on my mustache area and the corners of my mouth. Thanks for that one!

Good. I'm glad it may be of use to you. Let us know if it works.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

That's a lot of passes TMJ. You shouldn't need that many. It could be a matter of technique or your razors edge or both. If your razor is known to sharp enough to do the job, then just be patient and continue to work at it. I always recommend to take a small area of trouble and figure out what you need to do to get it smooth. Mimic what your disposable is doing. Study what is working with the disposable and think about how you might do the same with the SR. Work on small sections at a time. Later you can think about how you'll string them together to do a complete shave.

It's definitely technique. I've been using SR's for only 3 weeks, now. I'm still quite green at this, but also determined to achieve perfection. It'll come, in time, but for now... it's a work in progress!

Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic

I'm beginning to realize that the #1 key to using a straight is knowing your own face.

Good post, Ethan. It takes some much long to settle this fact into their heads.

Regards,

Simon