Thread: Shaving Across the Neck

Ok, been straight shaving for a couple of weeks now, and so far so good. Doing better then I thought I would!

With that said, I cant get a BBS shave. Reason being is that my neck hair grows across my neck, rather then down, or up.

I just cant get a good WTG or ATG positioning... so I do 2 XTG passes... up, and down. Anything else just feels like its cant be done...

So while I get a decent shave, I will never get the BBS I get with a DE if I cant get an WTG and ATG shave.

Any suggestions on technique to try and get a WTG and ATG shave across the neck?

Thanks!
Aldwyn

STRETCH!! Pulling the skin on your neck with your free hand while sticking your chin out and looking up is what works for me. I have similar growth patterns. After a few months of practice you'll have it down.

+1 for stretching.

Mine goes down at outward 45-degree angles, and stretching works.


Also, "Shaving Across the Neck" made me think of Columbia Neckties . . . .

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ml#post1028898

Originally Posted by Shaotzu

+1 for stretching.

Mine goes down at outward 45-degree angles, and stretching works.

I have the exact same growth pattern as Shaotzu. I normally go more or less straight up which ends up being more XTG then ATG....but with the stretch gets plenty close. I am not sure I have the mechanics figured out for a true ATG either.

If you go ATG in that area, the blade has to be really sharp and the angle almost flat against the skin.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ml#post1028898

Nice!!! I am trying that!!! Thanks

Thanks for the tips, gents!

For some reason, I didnt think to hold the blade like in the link... I will give that a WTG try next shave and see how it goes!

As said , stretch standing those hairs up to get at them, playing with different holds and getting your skin as flat as possible,, mostly just need more time with the blade , you can't learn this art in a couple weeks,, I DE shaved for 40+ years !thought I would whip it pretty quick ,, been doing it for a year now! somewhere along 50-60 shaves it started coming together, you will get there , just enjoy the little hurdles you jump along the way , soon it will be routine. Tc

tons of good advice on here. I agree with tcrideshd, it's gonna take time and practice to get it right. Keep at it and the shaves will keep getting better.